Adult Fitness Instructor

Job summary

Instructors are responsible for planning, developing, and delivering safe and engaging fitness classes to members. They also play a key role in providing motivation and support to help members achieve their health and wellness goals.

Job details

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated, passionate and creative fitness instructors to run a variety of classes at our branches. As part of the Y team, you will play an important role in providing encouragement, motivation and support to members to help them achieve their fitness, health and wellness goals. The YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg offers everything from the classic studio experience to aquatic fitness, to group circuit training. No matter what you consider your specialty, we have a place for you! Why work at the Y? * You make a difference in a member’s life every day * Training opportunities for growth and development * Complimentary individual Y membership * Great people and dynamic work environment Are you the right fit? * Able to plan/develop/deliver a variety of quality, safe and fun exercise classes * Ability to lead and engage participants * Able to build positive relationships with members, staff and volunteers What else do you need? * Certified Fitness Instructor through YMCA, MFC or equivalent * 6-12 months experience in fitness instruction * Emergency First Aid and CPR C certification * Strong communication, organization and time management skills Application Deadline: Accessibility Accommodation for Applicants The Y is committed to providing an inclusive environment where diversity is welcomed and encouraged. If you require accommodation during any part of the recruitment or selection process, please don’t hesitate to reach out. This includes providing you with alternate formats of job postings. Contact hr@ymanitoba.ca The Y is entrusted to provide a safe environment for children and vulnerable individuals. All applicants will be thoroughly screened through a review process including Police Record Checks with Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Abuse Registry Checks.

What you’ll do

Instructors are responsible for planning, developing, and delivering safe and engaging fitness classes to members. They also play a key role in providing motivation and support to help members achieve their health and wellness goals.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a certified fitness instructor credential from YMCA, MFC, or equivalent, along with Emergency First Aid and CPR C certification. A minimum of 6-12 months of experience in fitness instruction is required.

Benefits

• Training opportunities for growth and development • Complimentary individual Y membership

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Fitness instruction
• Group exercise leadership
• Communication
• Organization
• Time management
• Relationship building
• Motivation
• First aid
• CPR
• Emergency First Aid
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Certified Fitness Trainer
• Circuit Training
• Time Management
• Enthusiasm

Job areas

• Sports & Recreation
• Education
• Social Services
• Fitness Instructor
• Adult Basic Education / Literacy Instructor
• Special Needs Teachers
• Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors