Group Fitness Instructor

Why Youll Love Working With Us
In addition to working with an amazing team in an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity curiosity and celebrates success we offer:

• Paid Vacation Entitlements that increase with seniority (subject to eligibility)
• Competitive total compensation packages
• Group health and benefits plans (includes medical dental and prescription medication subject to eligibility)
• Generous pension plans with employer matching
• Free YMCA HBB Health & Fitness Memberships
• Professional development opportunities including paid training and access to YMCA education scholarships and incentives
• Reduced rates for YMCA HBB Child Care Camp and Child & Youth programs (subject to eligibility)
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Opportunities for career advancement

Position Overview
We believe that it is through the power of our amazing people that the #YSavesLives. By joining the Health Fitness Aquatics & Residence team you will contribute to making our Y the best place to work.

The Group Fitness Instructor (Aquafit CycleFit Pilates Boot Camp & HIIT STRONG Nation or Kickboxing DrumFit or Drumming Zumba) will be responsible for the coordination and direct delivery of their assigned group fitness classes. This position is part-time position with a flexible schedule based on programming needs. This may include mornings afternoons evenings weekends with an emphasis on Group Fitness program reviews and the provision of excellent customer service.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a strong interest in working with the YMCA ofHamiltonBurlingtonBrantfordas a charitable organization contributing to the communitys health and wellness.

What Youll Do

• Direct delivery of (Aquafit CycleFit Pilates Boot Camp & HIIT STRONG Nation or Kickboxing DrumFit or Drumming Zumba) fitness classes modeling service excellence in assigned program areas.
• Interaction with members developing positive relationships and addressing concerns or questions.
• Maintain relevant certifications/licenses.
• Required to work a variety of shifts which may include weekends evenings holidays and early mornings.
• Attend scheduled training events and staff meetings at outlined training wage.

What Youll Bring

• Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification
• Up to date and relevant Group Fitness Certifications and/or License such as YMCA Group Fitness or equivalent.
• Previous experience in teaching group fitness classes i.e. Boot Camp AquaFit.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Must provide a current Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (issued within the past 6months)as per the Associations policy.

This position requires a commitment to the YMCA mission and core values of: Inclusion Caring Honesty Respect and Responsibility as well as a commitment to building developmental assets in children and adults.

All offers of employment will be subject to the provision that the successful incumbent provides the YMCA of HamiltonBurlingtonBrantford with a current and satisfactory Police Records Check. Positions responsible for the direct supervision of children and/or vulnerable persons will be required in addition to a Police Records Check to provide a Vulnerable Sector Screening Report at the time of hire. Police Records Checks are reviewed on an individual basis and the offence(s) if any is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirement of working with children; therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered a position.

Organizational Overview
As one of the largest charitable community service organizations in Canada the YMCA of HamiltonBurlingtonBrantford responds to critical social needs in the community and works to provide solutions. By nurturing the potential of children youth and adults the YMCA connects people to life-building opportunities to each other and enhances their quality of life. We foster social responsibility and healthy living. The YMCA works collectively with community partners that share the YMCAs determination in strengthening the foundations of community for all people.

Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility
The YMCA of HamiltonBurlingtonBrantford is committed to creating an inclusive diverse equitable and accessible environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race colour religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or neurodiversity.

We understand the social barriers preventing individuals from applying for open roles. We encourage those from the Indigenous 2SLGBTQIA BIPOC and Disabled communities to apply.

If you need any accommodation throughout the recruitment process please do not hesitate to contact our People Leadership and Culture Department at

Ready to Make a Difference The YMCA is a charity that ignites the potential in people. #YSavesLives starts with building a strong community. If youre passionate about people and excited to lead impactful initiatives we want to hear from you!

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