Program Fitness Staff - PPT

Status: 1 position - Permanent Part Time (20 – 34 hours/week) 
Placement: March 2024
Hourly Wages by Role: Fitness Floor $18.80/hour; Personal Coaching / Class Instruction $20.94/hour
Shifts will vary but may include: 4:15pm – 9:15pm or 1:45pm – 9:15pm (8:15pm on Friday)
*Please note that these shifts are subject to change based on the needs of the branch.

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 employees 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 
• Monitor commitment to service excellence by role modelling and maintaining YMCA SAM 2.1 
standards
• Effectively support the operation of the facility, including opening and closing procedures 
• Teach Group Fitness Classes
• Support the annual Strong Kids Fundraising Campaign
• 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

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: [email protected]

Please Note:
1. Application Deadline: This posting will close when suitable candidates have been found.
2. Shortlisting: Applications will be short-listed for interviews as they are received.
3. Please indicate in your cover letter how you heard about this position.
4. We thank all applicants, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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