Part Time - Wellness Program Instructor - Stratford, ON

Wellness Program Instructor

Location : Stratford-Perth

Work Hours : Daytime and weekend availability required

Employment Type : Part Time, Permanent

Number of Vacancies : 1

Anticipated Start Date : Immediate

Application Deadline : February 23, 2024

Compensation Package :

Time Off

At the YMCA of Three Rivers, we recognize the importance of work-life balance! All part time team members are entitled to vacation pay earned at a rate of 4% on each pay.

Wellness

The YMCA of Three Rivers is committed to the health and wellness of our staff members. Part time employees receive

• Wellness days that can be used as they are earned
• Access to an Employee (and Family) Assistance Program which provides free and confidential counselling, resources and services
• A free YMCA membership for yourself and your family which can be used to access our fitness centers
• Discounts on programs and services offered by the YMCA including child care

Are you an experienced exercise professional? Do you have a proven track record of building relationships and partnerships with people?

Are you passionate about helping adults with health challenges to move more and make exercise a part of their lifestyle?

Is making a difference in your community important to you? If so, this might be the right fit for you!

Who we are

The YMCA of Three Rivers is one of the community’s largest non-profit organizations. Our purpose as a charity is to make our diverse communities healthier and more vibrant.

With dignity and respect, our programs and services inspire individuals to reach their full potential.

What you will do

You will be part of a vibrant team that provides a safe, supportive and motivating environment for adults to achieve their health and wellness goals.

You will help to develop and deliver quality exercise and education programs for adults who may be inactive and / or dealing with chronic health conditions.

You will support individual & group fitness based programs designed for older adults. You will also support program planning and the development and networking of program partners and key contacts.

What you will bring

Ideally, you would be a registered kinesiologist, certified exercise physiologist or certified personal trainer with 1-2 years of experience working with adults who are at risk of, or have chronic health conditions including those who have completed cardiac or stroke rehabilitation.

You will have a commitment to working in a socially inclusive environment responding with sensitivity to diverse needs. You will have well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills with the ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with staff, volunteers and service agencies and / or key contacts.

YMCA personal trainer and / or group fitness is also an asset.

What you will gain

You will join a dynamic team and an organization that has massive impact across our community. You will be joining a local organization, but you’ll also be part of a global movement.

Your work will have impact and the community we all call home will be a little better every day because of you.