Who We Are

Founded in 1889, YWCA Hamilton is known as one of Hamilton’s original social innovators and works from a feminist, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive framework. We are dedicated to strengthening women’s and girl’s voices, broadening their choices, building dynamic leadership and providing essential services that promote safe, inclusive and equitable communities.

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At YWCA Hamilton, we are intentional about fostering a place of culture that values positive physical and emotional well-being through our values of Intersectional Feminism, People Centred, Belonging, Responsibility, and Partnerships. We invest in our employees so that we can bring our values into the communities in which we live.

Position Description

Department: Health and Wellbeing Hours of Work: 0-14 hours per week

Start Date: TBD

Posting Date: November 19, 2025

Location: Hamilton, ON (various locations)

YWCA Hamilton is looking for a contractor to deliver classes 0-14 hours per week. The group fitness leader delivers high quality health and wellness programs that reflect the needs of the YWCA Hamilton members, participants and community, in keeping with the YWCA mission, vision and values while adhering to the YWCA policies and procedures and quality standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads a variety of group fitness classes;
• Designs and delivers specialized classes for members;
• Ensures all members/clients are treated in a friendly and professional manner;
• Maintains accurate records, statistics and produces reports upon request;
• Maintains appropriate record-keeping in accordance with YWCA Hamilton’s policies and procedures, and confidentiality/privacy policies;
• Identifies and evaluates risks associated with members/clients and takes appropriate action to control the risks;
• Works safely, reports all workplace hazards and follows all YWCA Hamilton Health and Safety policies and procedures,
• Familiar with, and adheres to the Occupational Health & Safety Act, (OHSA) Workplace Safety Insurance Board Act (WSIB), Human Rights and Employment Standards Act (ESA);
• Ensures compliance with YWCA Hamilton policies and procedures;
• Nurtures and forms meaningful internal and external working relationships and partnerships;
• Understands emerging trends, leading practices, industry professional standards;
• Supports YWCA Hamilton mission, vision and values;
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma;
• Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience as a group fitness leader with ability to teach a variety of classes focusing on a 55+years community (e.g. Zumba Gold, Aerobics, Heartbeat, Bones, Aqua Fitness, Strength Training, Interval);
• Must have Ontario Fitness Council (OFC) Group Fitness Leadership, SFIT Certification or equivalent or willing to achieve;
• Specialized Group Fitness Certification (e.g. Zumba Gold, Aerobics, Heartbeat, Bones, Aqua Fitness, Strength Training, Interval) considered an asset;
• Must have current Emergency First Aid and CPR certificate or willingness to obtain at own cost;
• Must be able to lead and work from a feminist, anti-racist / anti-oppressive perspective for operations and strategic planning;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and also work effectively in a team;
• Bilingual English/French or other languages an asset.

As part of YWCA Hamilton’s commitment to Access and Equity, we strive to represent the diverse communities that we serve. Individuals who are women, First Nations, Métis, immigrant, refugee, LGBTQ2S+; individuals with disabilities; and individuals from racialized communities or other marginalized communities are encouraged to apply.

Please inform us of any accommodation requests.

Please Note*: Personal information collected during the recruitment process will only be used for work opportunities only in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act. Only applications from individuals eligible to work in Canada will be considered.*

Thank you for your interest in YWCA Hamilton. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.