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