Wellness Coach & Personal Trainer

The opportunity:
The Wellness Coach & Personal Trainer is responsible for ensuring a safe environment and delivering quality values based programming and services.

This is a PartTime Contract Position

In this role you will:
Demonstrate strong support and commitment to the mission and core values of the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka and the YMCA in Canada.
Demonstrate strong support and commitment to serving the membership facility users and all program participants of the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka.
Adherence to all provincial and federal legislation relevant to job description.
Build and maintain relationships with members and participants through deliberate dialogue and interaction.
Be visible and approachable while on duty in program and service delivery. Maintain a strong presence and engage in onfloor health education fitness leadership and individual coaching.
Communicate all deficiencies and problems to the Supervisor Adult Fitness for coordinated resolution.
Stay informed ensuring that all necessary changes updates and general information is communicated effectively to members.
Plan organize and deliver fitness programs and services (group and individual). Maintain records as needed including program area maintenance items and daily checklists.
Deliver service friendly fitness programming. Monitor and maintain high quality instruction and customer service adhering to YMCA SAM Standards and best practices.
Monitor and maintain a high level of ongoing member participation in the programs you are responsible for.
To be responsible for the safety and security of YMCA members and participants at all times:
Complete incident report forms for emergency and first aid situations.
To assist as the Duty Manager in the event of an emergency or building evacuation.
To provide excellence in member service adhering to YMCA SAM Standards:
Respond to members concerns in a helpful and positive manner.
Support and work as part of a staff/volunteer team to ensure that all members YMCA experience is a positive one.
Ensure the uninterrupted delivery of membership programs and services.
Actively work towards maintaining a neat clean safe and well organized area at all times.

You bring:
Degree or Diploma in Related Field Preferred
YMCA Individual Conditioning II or other recognized Personal Training and Group Fitness Certifications (preferred) i.e. CESPCPT or CanFitProPTS
Experience teaching fitness classes or interest in learning to teach them preferred
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Computer Literate/Systems Management
Standard First Aid and CPR C Certification
Must be able to work flexible hours based on client needs
Willingness to participate in mandated training to be completed before or shortly after commencement of work including; AODA Training Health & Safety Awareness Training Bill 168 (Violence & Harassment in the Workplace) Training PCI Compliance WHMIS Child Protection Training

Why work for the Y:
At the YMCA of Simcoe Muskoka we believe in creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all members and staff. Wellness Coach and Personal Trainer you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of our members and the community as a whole. You will work alongside a supportive team of individuals who are committed to our mission of building healthy communities.

Perks:
Compensation $20.00/Hour
Paid sick time
Wellness day
YMCA Health and Fitness membership

In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package we offer ongoing training and development opportunities to help you grow professionally and personally. If youre looking for a challenging and rewarding career working with a diverse team where your own ideas will be heard then the YMCA of Simcoe Muskoka is the perfect place for you.

About us:
The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is a registered charity committed to fostering healthy communities by empowering children youth and families promoting wellbeing and encouraging social responsibility.

Our YMCA employs over a thousand staff and hundreds of volunteers who serve tens of thousands of individuals each year in various programs such as childcare camps health and fitness leadership development employment and literacy immigrant services and youth programming. We offer over $1 million in financial assistance annually to ensure accessibility for those who cannot afford to participate.

Beyond facilities and programs covering Simcoe County Muskoka and Parry Sound Districts our YMCA is a supportive community that fosters mental emotional and physical wellbeing. We empower children and youth to become strong confident and resilient individuals. We assist individuals and families at all stages of life to connect with what matters most to them fostering a sense of belonging. By supporting people from diverse backgrounds ages and abilities to achieve their health goals fulfill their potential and feel a genuine sense of belonging we contribute to the creation of stronger communities.
The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka successfully raises over $1 million each year through strategic campaigns.

Applications will remain open until May 14 2025

We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest in this position; however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Our goal is a diverse inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Individuals needing employment accommodation in the hiring process or job postings in an alternative format may contact the People and Culture department at emailprotected.

In keeping with our commitment to child and youth safeguarding job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check and employment reference checks. Police Records Checks are reviewed on an individual basis and the offense(s) if any is considered in the decisionmaking process in relation to the requirement of working with children therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered a position. Police Records Checks must be renewed every three years.