YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island: Program Fitness Staff
PROGRAM FITNESS STAFF
Westhills YMCA-YWCA (Langford, BC)
Vacancies: 1
Position: Permanent Part Time (20 – 34 hours/week)
Placement: June 2025
Wages by Role: Fitness Floor $19.36/hour; Personal Coaching / Class Instruction $21.57/hour
Hours: Mon/Tues – 3:00pm – 9:15pm, Wed 9:30am – 5:00pm, Thurs 8:00am – 3:30pm, Sun 10:45am – 5:15pm
Nature and Scope:
The Program Fitness Staff work collaboratively with other staff and volunteers, and are responsible for providing safe, fun, and educational programs and service to members and participants in a fitness environment. A key function of their role is to assist individual members with their fitness programs, in a positive and professional manner. These staff will also build meaningful relationships through daily interaction with Y members, visitors, and colleagues; and work in collaboration with the Member Educator Staff to support member sales and retention efforts.
Permanent part-time positions qualify for 3 weeks paid vacation (pro-rated based on hours worked), a YMCA-YWCA individual membership, paid sick days (as per policy – pro-rated based on hours worked); as well as a cost-shared group benefits plan after the probationary period which includes:
Healthcare, Drug Plan, Dental, Vision, EAP Plan
Extended Health Care
Life Insurance, AD&D and Long-Term Disability
Eligibility for the YMCA Canada Pension Plan (eligible after two years of continuous service, if required hours are met)
Responsibilities:
Perform member orientations to the fitness facility and Personal Coaching Sessions
Maintain an atmosphere of achievement that inspires self and others to succeed
Ensure the safety of all members, participants, staff, and property by following YMCA-YWCA standards/policies/procedures and ensuring they are maintained amongst all members and staff
Ensure Y Canada Initiatives are implemented and standards met including Child Safeguarding and The Y Way
Effectively support the operation of the facility, including opening and closing procedures
Teach Group Fitness Classes
Support annual Fundraising Campaigns
Adhere to YMCA Child Protection Policies and Procedures
Qualifications:
YMCA Personal Training, or equivalent, certification required.
YMCA Group Fitness Instructor, or equivalent an asset
Excellent organizational, customer service and relationship building skills
Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C required
A clear Police/RCMP Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening required (prior to start date – not required at the application stage).
Competencies:
Commitment to Organization Vision and Values
Commitment to Health and Safety
Customer Service
Teamwork
Communication
Problem Solving
Planning and Organization
To Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to:
Human Resources
YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island
Email:
Please Note:
Application Deadline: This posting will close when suitable candidates have been found.
Please indicate in your cover letter if you are applying for casual or permanent part -time
Shortlisting: Applications will be short-listed for interviews as they are received.
Please indicate in your cover letter how you heard about this position.
We thank all applicants, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
The YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island is an equal opportunity employer.
