Group Fitness Instructor Volunteer, Center Branch YMCA
Join the YMCA Team!
Be the Spark! Join our professional and passionate team and be the spark that ignites the potential in others.
Our culture is of paramount importance to us. We formally measure employee engagement annually to ensure our employees have excellent employment experience. Our current level of engagement is 80%, compared to some Canadian employer statistics of 69%.
YMCA of Southwestern Ontario was founded in 1856 and has over 200 locations from Goderich to Point Pelee, and Windsor to Woodstock. We are one of the largest not-for-profit providers of licensed childcare in Canada and have over 100 school age programs across our regions. We also offer settlement services to newcomers, employment programs, mental health support, and youth programs. The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario operates two overnight camps, one in Point Pelee National Park, and one on Beausoleil Island in Muskoka. We also have 13 Health & Fitness branches across Southwestern Ontario.
Why The Y?
At the Y, our people are central to delivering our mission. We are committed to the development of healthy communities and welcome people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities.
We provide valuable training and development opportunities to help our team members grow professionally and personally.
We look for the following qualities in all of our employees and volunteers:
Demonstrates our Core Values; Caring, Honesty, Respect & Responsibility and Inclusivity
Fun, Enthusiastic & Friendly Individuals
Hardworking and Dependable
Positive Role Model
Team Player
Professionalism
Enjoy working in a Social Environment
Ability to effectively communicate with Employees & Members
Employees and volunteers of YMCA of Southwestern Ontario are ambassadors for the Y both on and off the job. We rely on them to help share our mission and increase awareness of the positive impact the Y can have on the lives of people in their communities. Particularly how we are helping to create healthy children, healthy families, and healthy communities.
All employees and volunteers are required to provide a current satisfactory Criminal Record and may require a Vulnerable Sector Search as a condition of their employment. Police Record checks are reviewed on an individual basis, and the offense(s) - if any - is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirements of the position, therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered gainful employment or a volunteer position.
Position: Group Fitness Instructor Volunteer (MOSSA Training Provided – No Experience Required)
Location: Centre Branch YMCA
As part of being a volunteer:
Receive a complimentary YMCA personal membership to our Health & Fitness facilities
Be part of a caring and supportive network of people to help each other succeed
Contribute to real, meaningful impact in the lives of children and youth
Opportunity to grow your fitness schedule over time
Free MOSSA instructor training
Core Responsibilities:
Deliver safe, engaging group fitness classes following MOSSA training
Create a welcoming and motivating environment for members
Demonstrate exercises safely and effectively
Represent the YMCA as a positive ambassador and role model
Qualifications:
Passion for fitness, movement, and healthy living
Positive, encouraging, and team-focused attitude
Willingness to learn and develop new skills
Current First Aid and CPR (training will be provided if needed)
Current and acceptable Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening (required for all YMCA staff and volunteers)
Schedule:
Casual/coverage position to start
Approximately one shift per week (or four hours per month)
Shifts may include mornings, daytime, evenings, and weekends
Opportunity to add more classes as the schedule grows