Group Fitness Instructor – Yoga (substitute)
Downtown YMCA-YWCA (Victoria, BC)

Vacancies: 1

Position: Casual

Placement: as soon as possible

Wage: $37.22/one-hour class
Hours: 1 – 3 hours per week / opportunities to substitute/pick up 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 Downtown 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