Hourly Rate: $26.14 per hour 

Position Grade: Grade 2

Department: Health, Fitness, Aquatics & Residence

Location: Hamilton Downtown Family YMCA, 79 James St South, Hamilton, Ontario

Work Hours: Up to 29 hours per week

Employment Type: Part-Time Hourly with complimentary YMCA membership

Deadline to Apply: June 26, 2026

Anticipated Start Date: July 8th, 2026

No. of Vacancies: 1

Why You’ll Love Working With Us In addition to working with an amazing team in an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success, we offer:

• 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)
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Opportunities for career advancement

Position Description

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

The Group Fitness Instructor will report to the Health & Wellness Supervisor and will be responsible for the coordination and direct delivery of group fitness classes.

• Cardio Kickboxing
• Chair Yoga
• Foam Rolling
• Line Dancing
• Step
• Strength & Cardio (general)
• STRONG Nation
• TRX
• Zumba, Zumba Gold, Zumba Kids
• Other - new/ creative formats

This position is part-time position with a flexible schedule based on programming needs. This may include mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends with an emphasis on Group Fitness, program reviews and the provision of excellent customer service.

This is a great opportunity for an individual with strong relationship-building and communication skills. The Group Fitness Instructor will help foster a supportive team environment that will contribute to making the YMCA Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford an outstanding place to work.

What You’ll Do:

• Direct delivery of fitness classes, modeling service excellence in assigned program areas.
• Interaction with members, developing positive relationships and addressing concerns or questions.
• Create and implement plans for specialty programs which may include corporate fitness initiatives.
• Prepare and set up program equipment/ rooms and cleans and tidies up equipment/ rooms after use, reporting any repairs to supervisor.
• Ensure appropriate policies and procedures are implemented and monitored to ensure safe and effective members and volunteer participation.
• Responsible for ensuring qualifications and certifications as required by the YMCA and regulatory standards are current at all times.
• Required to work a variety of shifts which may include weekends, evenings, holidays and early mornings.
• Attend scheduled training events at the outlined training wage.

What You'll Bring

• Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C certifications.
• Up to date and relevant Group Fitness Certifications such as YMCA Group Fitness or equivalent.
• Previous experience in teaching group fitness classes (i.e. Cardio Fit, Boot Camp, High Intensity Interval Training).
• Post secondary education in physical education or related fields.
• Excellent customer service skills.

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 (PLC) at plc@ymcahbb.ca.

Ready to Make a Difference? This is your chance to play a critical role in shaping a thriving, inclusive workplace where employees feel supported and empowered. If you’re passionate about people and excited to lead impactful initiatives, we want to hear from you!