Salary Starting at: $52,967 annually

Position Grade: Grade 4

Department: Health, Fitness & Aquatics

Location: Flamborough Family YMCA, 207 Parkside Drive, Waterdown, Ontario L8B 1B9

Work Hours: 40 hours per week

Employment Type: Full Time

Deadline to Apply: March 17, 2026

Anticipated Start Date: April 2026

No. of vacancies: 1

**Benefits & Perks:**We offer an array of total rewards to recognize loyalty, longevity, and passion for the work we do:

• 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)
• Mental Health On Demand (MHOD) Program
• Opportunities for career advancement

Position Description

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

Reporting to the General Manager, the Health & Wellness Supervisor provides supervision and coaching to members, staff and volunteers within all Health and Wellness programs and service areas ensuring program excellence. Hours of work will vary, including early mornings, days, evenings, weekends and statutory holidays based on rotational schedule and arranged in advance; emphasis of this position will be on direct program development/delivery and statistical tracking, facility supervision and the provision of excellent customer service through relationship building strategies.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated health and wellness leader with a passion for mentorship and program development to make a lasting impact. With strong relationship-building and communication skills, the Health & Wellness Supervisor will help foster a supportive team environment that will contribute to making the YMCA of Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford an outstanding place to work.

What You'll Do:

-**Program Development and Delivery:**You will develop, schedule, and implement Health and Wellness/Live Well and Group Fitness programs at the branch and provide direct leadership and mentorship in program delivery, ensuring service excellence. You will be responsible to deliver high-quality group fitness classes across a range of formats (e.g., strength, cardio, cycle, dance, functional, mind-body). You will also lead LiveWell program implementation and delivery for older adults with chronic health issues. -**Leadership and Team Development:**Recruit, train, and mentor staff and volunteers for Health & Wellness programming. You will mentor and support group fitness instructors, providing coaching, feedback, and ongoing development opportunities. Maintain qualifications and certifications for self and team members using internal systems. Will also be responsible for scheduling, timekeeping of Health & Wellness team members, provide consistent direction and mentoring to staff teams. You will lead and implement workplace wellness strategies to partners including community engagement. -**Innovation, Program Enhancement and Member Engagement:**Drive innovation by staying current on industry trends, certifications, and emerging class formats — and making recommendations for program updates and enhancements. Bring forward innovative ideas and help position the YMCA as a leader in group fitness and member engagement. Champion the member experience by actively engaging with participants, gathering feedback, and fostering a vibrant, welcoming group fitness culture. -**Budgetary and Resource Management:**Develop and manage fiscal budgets for Health, Wellness programs. Coordinate facility needs for effective program execution. -Organizational Involvement and Branch Support: Participate actively in the Branch Leadership Team, including Duty Manager responsibilities. You will lead by example — regularly teaching a variety of fitness classes, mentoring instructors, and ensuring that our group fitness experiences are fresh, relevant, and inclusive. Support branch initiatives such as Member and Volunteer Recognition and the Strong Kids Campaign.

What You'll Bring:

• Two (2) years post-secondary education in Physical and Health Education or a related field, or 2 years related
• YMCA Fitness Leadership Certification with specialization in Aquafit and Group Fitness with the ability to teach classes (Step/CycleFit/Core and other group classes)
• A current and valid Group Fitness Instructor certification
• Personal Trainer certification
• Current Standard First Aid/CPR- C certification
• Excellent customer service skills

A Major asset if:

• Personal training certification is an asset.
• Previous experience in coordinating and delivering health & wellness programs

This position requires a commitment to the YMCA HBB 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 Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford 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 Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford responds to critical social needs in the community and works to provide solutions. By nurturing the potential of children, youth and adults, the YMCA HBB connects people to life-building opportunities, to each other and enhances their quality of life. We foster social responsibility and healthy living. The YMCA HBB works collectively with community partners that share the YMCA HBB's determination in strengthening the foundations of community for all people.

Inclusion, Diversity, Equality and Accessibility The YMCA of Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford 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 plc@ymcahbb.ca

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