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Vacancies: 1
Position: Casual
Placement: March 2025
Wage: $36.32/one-hour class
Hours: Wednesday at 10:15am – 11:05am
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 participants

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
– 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 send a cover letter and resume to:
Human Resources
YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island
Email:

Please Note:

– Application Deadline: This posting will close when a suitable candidate has been found.
– 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.