Group Fitness Instructor; Aquafit

Position: Group Fitness Instructor (Aquafit)
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.

Who we’re looking for:

You want to help others achieve their fitness goals.

You have a positive attitude and can make any situation better!

You love connecting with people and building long lasting relationships

You’re flexible and open-minded.

You have energy to spare.

You’re a calm, cool and collected team member.

The important details:

Position Title: Group Fitness Instructor (Aquafit)

Location: Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre - 9145 Corbould St, Chilliwack, BC V2P 4A6

Terms: Permanent, Part Time 2-10 hours per week

Shift: Shifts vary and include weekdays, evenings and weekends

Rate: $30.54 per hour

Benefits:
FREE Gym membership

Nature & Scope:

The Aquafit Instructor will report to the Fitness Supervisor and work collaboratively with other members of the YMCA team to provide a safe and fun aquatics 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

Your responsibilities:

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.

Final date to receive applications:
Ongoing