Group Fitness Instructor
Position Title: Group Fitness Instructor
Reports To: Fitness Manager
Pay Grid: Level 1 - $17.50/hr
Department: Health, Fitness & Aquatics
Hours: Full time - 40hrs/week
Our Culture:
YMCA of Southeastern Alberta strives to integrate our commitment to diversity and social inclusion in all that we do. We believe that strong leadership is created through the sharing of diverse experiences and perspectives. We actively seek candidates who embody these principles and who reflect the many dimensions of the communities we serve. We are a charitable organization that provides health and fitness opportunities, employment services, licensed childcare, and various community programs in Medicine Hat, Redcliff, and Brooks. When you work at the YMCA, you’ll play an important part in building strong, thriving communities while positively impacting people’s lives. Join our team at the Y, a place where everyone belongs — including you!
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day, demonstrating our values in action.
We do the right thing.
We are caring, respectful, honest, and responsible in all that we do.
We put people first.
We believe in each other – honouring our strengths, diversity, perspectives, and passions.
We keep our promises.
We do what we say we will do.
We lead by example.
We are courageous, speaking with conviction and always willing to listen and collaborate.
What qualifications are we looking for?
At the YMCA of Southeastern Alberta, we strive to ensure our employees are a good fit based on their strengths, interests, and future goals.
The successful candidate will have the following:
Education/Certifications/Credentials/Professional Registration
• Additional certification through third party group fitness programs is an asset. These programs include, but are not limited to, the following: TRX, Zumba, MOSSA, Les Mills, etc.
• Personal Training certification is an asset. This includes, but is not limited to, CanFit Pro, CSEP, NASM, AFLCA, etc.
• Bachelor of Physical Education, Kinesiology or related degree preferred
• Standard First Aid, CPR-Level C
• Evidence of a clear Police Information Check (with Vulnerable Sector Search if applicable), within the last six months
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a class 07 automobile insurance coverage business use (or pleasure with occasional business use) and a minimum of $2,000,000 in liability coverage
Knowledge & Skills
• Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers
• Knowledge of physical fitness normally acquired through completion of courses in physical education or a related field and/or previous experience
• Previous experience in developing individual fitness programs and coaching individuals to achieve results
• Ability to act professionally in all situations, representing the YMCA according to its core values
• Ability to instruct various group fitness classes is an asset
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills
• Flexibility regarding schedule, including days, evenings and weekends
• Ability to deliver quality fitness programming at off-site lcoations
What does this role look like at the YMCA of Southeastern Alberta?
Reporting to the Fitness Manager the Group Fitness Instructor is responsible for providing exceptional customer service while teaching a variety of fitness classes to all people or persons that access the YMCA facility while demonstrating all YMCA values and helping members to achieve their personal health and fitness goals.
The responsibilities and duties of this role will include but is not limited to:
Customer Service
• Be committed to exceptional customer service and member engagement
• Have positive interactions with members throughout the building; never just walk by a member
• Identify and create opportunities to enhance each and every person’s YMCA experience
• Provides direct delivery in the individual conditioning area with a focus on building and facilitating member relationships
• Assists members to achieve their personal health and fitness related goals through education and suggested exercise programs, while building positive relationships
YMCA Values
• Demonstrate and promote a personal understanding of and appreciation for the mission, vision, and values of the YMCA and its programs and services
• Demonstrates appropriate behaviors in line with our Mission, Vision and Values as reflected in our YMCA competencies; takes a member focused approach to increase their understanding of programs offered across the Association.
Teamwork
• Work effectively within the HFA team, contributing to its overall success by:
• Promoting the YMCA’s annual Y Connect Campaign
• Promoting and/or attending YMCA events
• Contributing to a positive and healthy workplace culture
• Other duties to assist the team, as assigned
• Aid in the training of all new fitness staff and volunteers
• Work in a team environment to achieve optimal collective results in fitness programs
• Develop and maintain smooth cooperative working relations with all staff and volunteers
• Coverage for special events as required
Standards that Shine
• Achieve all quality standards and targets established under YMCA best practices and the YMCA’s Standards that Shine
• General cleaning as required around the facility
• Ensuring all staff are aware of Standards that Shine and work with them to create a culture of excellence in adherence to guidelines and expectations outlined by Standards that Shine
Interpersonal/Communication Skills
• Communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, managers, and the senior leadership team
• Ensure workplace conflicts are resolved quickly, following YMCA policies and procedures
• Communicate a large quantity of information clearly and concisely in person and over the telephone by understanding the organizational structure of the YMCA
Quality of Work
• Complete all fitness program related duties with accuracy in our Avocado system
• Participates regularly in educational seminars/workshops to increase knowledge pertaining to the fitness and health industry
• Maintain and complete fitness paperwork, spreadsheets, emails and any other administrative work as needed
• Host scheduled group fitness classes which include, but are not limited to, the following: bootcamp, spin classes, aquafit classes, gold fit classes, and chair fit classes. Additional classes through third party programming where certification is attained (i.e. Zumba, TRX, Mossa, etc.)
• Ensures outstanding programs and service are provided in a warm, friendly, clean, and safe environment.
• Candidates must be able to work days, evenings and weekends
Compliance with Legislation and YMCA Policies and Procedure
• Adherence to the following at all times:
• YMCA Child Safeguarding and Operational Policies and Procedures
• Public health and safety regulations
• Occupational Health and Safety
Work Environment and Physical Demands
• Work in a loud, noisy environment
• May be going from standing to sitting positions, standing to kneeling positions, from kneeling to standing positions, from sitting to standing for most of the working day.
• Walking throughout the day.
• Walking up and down stairs
• May lift or move items up to 50 lbs including children
• Working on a computer screen, computer keyboard, and mouse
• May be exposed to children or adults who may not be vaccinated
• May be exposed to verbal/physical abuse from external and internal clients
The Benefits to Joining our Team:
• Paid wellness days and benefits package after 3-month probationary period
• Paid Birthday and Employment Anniversary Date
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Health Plus Membership with 15% discount for family members
• 2 weeks paid vacation after 3 months prorated based on start date
• 1 week of PTO after 3 months prorated based on start date
Please Apply:
With a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references (email addresses and phone numbers) who can attest to your character and previous work and/or volunteer performance.
Please send application packages to:
Jen Hausauer-Klepatz, Fitness Manager
YMCA of Southeastern Alberta
150 Ash Ave SE