Group Fitness Instructor (Aquafit)

at  YMCA BC

Looking for a great organization that provides flexible hours?
Do you love providing excellent customer service and sharing your fitness knowledge with the community?
Looking to grow your fitness career and make a real impact at the Y?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, we’re looking for you! YMCA Group Fitness Instructors enjoy working in an inclusive and rewarding environment.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current Standard First Aid certificate (valid within 2 years)
• CPR level C and & AED certificate (valid within 1 year)
• YMCA Aquatic Fitness Certificate, or equivalent
• Advanced leadership courses are an asset
• Demonstrated high level of customer service skills
• Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Reference Check/Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding your start date
• 3 professional references

• Teach aquafit classes in a positive and professional manner
• Build meaningful relationships through positive daily interaction with YMCA members, visitors, and colleagues
• Promote philanthropy through the YMCA’s annual campaign
• Develop lesson plans for various aquafit programs
• Ensure program design, lay-out, and offerings meet the needs of all participants at various levels
• Lead program delivery, while ensuring contents meet the appropriate criteria and outline
• Perform general administrative duties and record keeping responsibilities
• Ensure the safety of all members, participants, staff, and property by following YMCA standards/policies/procedures and ensuring they are maintained amongst all members and staff, including all locker rooms and spectator viewing areas.
• Maintain a neat, orderly, and clean environment, including all program areas, common spaces, and washrooms
• Assist with training new staff/volunteers in procedures and practices
• Remain flexible – willing to learn new skills, alter shifts
• Attend staff meetings, planning sessions and training events as required
• Maintain regular attendance, punctuality and be appropriately dressed and well groomed
  YMCA BC is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported. We encourage applications from the diverse communities in which we live and serve, including but not limited to people of colour, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We have established policies, procedures, and practices to meet accessibility standards throughout the hiring process. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our Human Resources department.