Personal Trainer Job Vancouver area,BC Canada,Sports/Fitness/Wellness

Date Posted: February 13, 2026

Position Title: Personal Trainer, Moving through Menopause

Location: Robert Lee YMCA (955 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V6E 0B1)

Term: Temporary, Part-Time

Hours: 3-5 hours per week

Shift: TBD;
Monday and Wednesday, 6pm-8:30pm

Start Date: April 13, 2026

Salary: $ per hour, depending on experience

Reports To: Supervisor, Fitness

Benefits:

Competitive vacation and paid sick time

Free YMCA Gym Membership+ Y@Home

Generous employer-matched pension plan

Eligibility for Extended Medical and Dental Benefits

Training and Professional Development Opportunities

Extensive Employee assistance program

Reduced childcare rates and priority placement for YMCA Staff

Be part of a charitable organization that positively impacts the community

* Some benefits may vary based on employment terms

Nature & Scope

Reporting to the Fitness Supervisor, the Personal Trainer will provide instruction and information in small group personal training strength and fitness classes designed for women experiencing the menopause transition.
This is a new 6-week program starting in April, 2026, with potential to repeat quarterly. Trainers will work collaboratively with all YMCA staff and volunteers to provide exceptional service to members and guests of the YMCA. They will provide program participants with a comfortable and productive fitness environment through quality training and education, and they will provide feedback to YMCA BC to help learn from this pilot for an effective roll-out in 2026.

Major Responsibilities- in this position, you will:

Assist participants reach their goals as part of the Moving Through Menopause program, in a positive and professional manner.

Perform all administration duties for the pilot program including training, planning, program delivery, evaluation, and records.

Build meaningful relationships through regular interaction with YMCA members, visitors, and colleagues.

Cultivate personal training relationships by presenting the value of personal training to participants as an option to continue their fitness journey beyond the pilot program.

Clean all prescribed areas based on infection prevention protocols including fitness and high touch areas.

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 – this includes the free weight, stretching, circuit and cardio areas.

Qualification-you bring:

Must be at least 19 years of age

Preference given to a current YMCA BC personal trainer

Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C & AED certificate

YMCA or BCRPA Personal Training Certification or equivalent

Knowledge and/or personal experience in the menopause transition are assets

Older adult certifications are an asset

Group fitness certificate is an asset

Guidance and/or Nutrition an asset

Successful candidate will be required to provide 3 satisfactory references

Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record check with a Vulnerable sector search issued no later than six (6) months preceding the start date.

About YMCA BC:

By igniting belonging and championing health equity, YMCA BC strengthens the foundations of community. With over 3,000 employees and volunteers, YMCA BC serves 150,000 individuals of all ages, backgrounds and abilities across hundreds of service locations, from the Sunshine Coast to Fort St. John.

As a charity, YMCA BC promotes equitable access to healthier outcomes by providing vital programs and services to help address many of our communities' most pressing social issues, including health and wellness, affordable child care and camps, mental health, employment services and community health.

We believe there is potential inside all of us and envision vibrant, healthy and inclusive communities for all.

YMCA BC is firmly committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB). By taking an intersectional approach to our programs and services, the YMCA is committed to creating spaces and experiences where everyone feels safe, welcome, and like they belong. Learn more at .

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