Volunteer Group Fitness Instructor – Senior Strength

Volunteer Group Fitness Instructor - Senior Strength Downtown Victoria YMCA-YWCA Vacancies: 1-2 Placement: Immediate Position: Volunteer Hours: Mondays 10:00am-10:55am and/or 11:00am-11:55am Potentially (TBD): Wednesdays 11:00am-11:55am (September 2019) Nature and Scope: The Volunteer Group Fitness Instructor - Senior Strength designs, modifies, and instructs safe, effective and appropriate fitness programs to meet the needs of members, community and special populations in a groupfitness setting. The Volunteer Group Fitness Instructor - Senior Strength ensures members understand benefits of exercise and feel comfortable with the fitness program. The volunteer will perform work according to YMCA-YWCA values, objectives, policies, and health and safety and risk management programs. Responsibilities: - To engage, motivate and lead individuals in a group fitness class (senior strength focus) setting safely - To plan, organize and implement lesson plans - To demonstrate a commitment to safety in program delivery - To ensure excellent customer service is provided - Model appropriate behaviours in line with our Mission, Vision and Values - Represent the Association in a professional manner - Develop and maintain professional and courteous relationships with members and participants Qualifications: - High School graduation/diploma - YMCA Group Fitness Instructor certification (or equivalent relevant certification) - Experience as a fitness instructor with group classes is an asset - Experience and/or training in multiple fitness formats is an asset - Experience leading senior-strength focused fitness classes is an asset - Current Standard First Aid and CPR C required - A clear Police/RCMP Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening required To Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to: Human Resources YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island Email: hr@vancouverislandy.ca Please Note: 1. Application Deadline: This posting will close when a suitable candidate has been found. 2. Please indicate in your cover letter how you heard about this position. 3. We thank all applicants, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island is an equal opportunity employer.