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Group Fitness Instructor – Yoga

Westhills YMCA-YWCA (Langford, BC)

Vacancies: 1

Position: Casual

Placement: February 2026

Wage: $37.22/one-hour class

Hours: Thursday at 10:15am – 11:05am / Substitute

Opportunities to substitute/pick up additional classes throughout the week.

Nature and Scope:

The Group Fitness Instructor – Yoga designs, modifies, and instructs safe, effective and appropriate Yoga fitness programs to meet the needs of members, community and special populations in a group fitness setting. Reporting to the Program Coordinator – Fitness at the Westhills Y, the Group Fitness Instructor – Yoga ensures members understand the benefits of exercise and feel comfortable with the fitness program. The Group Fitness Instructor – Yoga performs work according to YMCA-YWCA values, objectives, policies, and health and safety and risk management programs. The successful candidate for this position will provide additional shift coverage as needed; availability on short notice for coverage is an asset.

This casual position is entitled to an individual YMCA-YWCA membership.

Responsibilities:

• To engage, motivate and lead individuals in a group fitness class setting safely

• To plan, organize and implement lesson plans

• To demonstrate a commitment to safety in program delivery

• To ensure excellent customer service is provided

• Model appropriate behaviours in line with our Mission, Vision and Values

• Represent the Association in a professional manner

• Develop and maintain professional and courteous relationships with members and participant

Qualifications:

• YMCA Group Fitness Instructor certification – Yoga or equivalent relevant Yoga certification

• 1-year experience as a Group Fitness Instructor with group classes or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Experience and/or training in multiple fitness formats is an asset

• Current CPR (A) Certification (or higher)

• A clean 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

• Leadership

• Commitment to Health and Safety

• Conflict Resolution

• Coaching and Development

• Service Attitude/Customer Focus

• Relationship Building

• Communication

• Teamwork

To apply, please visit our Jobs Page using the link below to submit your application online.

https://victoriay.myavanti.ca/careers

*Please note that applications submitted by email are no longer accepted*

1. Application Deadline: This posting will remain open until suitable candidates have been found.

2. We thank all applicants, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

The YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island is an equal opportunity employer.