Health & Fitness Coach

Are you an energetic, personable, and resourceful person who has a genuine desire to help others?

Do you have superior interpersonal skills and excel in a fast-paced, challenging work environment?

Does working as part of a dynamic fitness team that provides a caring, safe and fun environment for all members, appeal to you?

Are you seeking a role where you can provide a safe and fun environment for others, while demonstrating the Y's core values of caring, respect, responsibility, honesty and inclusiveness?

If the following sounds like a good day at work, then this job might be for you!

• Provide one-on-one coaching as well as lead group fitness classes
• Design fitness programs while building relationships with our members
• Deliver exceptional health and fitness programs and services as per YMCA Health Coaching standards and best practices
• Have an interest in working within our Health Promotion Programs (older adults/chronically ill)
• Instruct drop-in group fitness classes
• Ensure safety of all members, participants, staff, and property by following YMCA standards/policies/procedures and ensuring they are maintained amongst all members and staff
• Actively participate in and promote philanthropy through the YMCA Association initiatives

We’d love to hear from people with:

• Current Weight training/Personal Training Certificate by a recognized governing body (e.g. BCRPA, CFES, CSEP)
• Current Standard First-Aid with CPR-C certification
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Group Fitness Instruction Certification is an asset (e.g. Cycle, Aqua, Strength, Yoga)
• A degree in Human Kinetics or related field is an asset

Competencies:

• Commitment to Mission, Vision and Values: Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and appreciation for the mission, vision, and values of the YMCA of Southern Interior BC.
• Service Orientated: Deliberately identifies and creates opportunities to enhance each and every individual's YMCA experience. Creates action plans to resolve any service gap areas.
• Relationship Building and Collaboration: Builds positive interactions, listens attentively and communicates effectively to create an open communication environment. Share information, best practices, and resources with colleagues.

The YMCA’s Commitment to Trust, Safety and Equality:

As part of a trusted charitable organization, you can expect to receive excellent services and safety training throughout your YMCA career. As the first step in your journey, you will be required to: 

• Provide 3 references of a professional nature (e.g. Employer, Supervisor or Colleague)
• Provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check Check/Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding your start date. The YMCA will provide applicable instructions and paperwork.

The YMCA of Southern Interior BC is an equity employer and encourages applications from all individuals who may contribute to the diversity of our workplace. This includes persons with diverse abilities, persons of color and ethnicity, Indigenous persons (First Nations, Metis, and Inuit), and people of all sexual orientations and genders.

Application deadline: May 9th 2025