Health & Wellness Coach

Hourly Rate: $19.25 per hour	Pay Grade: Grade 2
Department: Health Fitness & Aquatics	Location: Les Chater Family YMCA 356 Rymal Road East Hamilton Ontario L9B 1C2
Work Hours: Up to 29 hours per week	Employment Type: Part-time hourly with complimentary YMCA membership
Deadline to Apply: February 28th 2026	Anticipated Start Date: Immediate
No. of Vacancies: 1

Why Youll 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).
• Mental Health on Demand (MHOD) Program.
• Opportunities for career advancement.

Position Overview
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 Health & Wellness Coach will report to the Health & Wellness Supervisor of the respected this position you will be responsible for the delivery of Member Connect and Live Well program initiatives interacting with members to develop positive relationships while accessing the Health and Wellness Centre.

This position is a 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 a high level of interest in working with the YMCA HBB as a charitable organization.

What Youll Do:

• Direct delivery of Fitness Consults and Live Well program initiatives (coaching sessions intakes program delivery data collection and communication).
• Health and Wellness Centre supervision including maintenance of safety and cleanliness requirements.
• Interaction with members developing positive relationships and addressing concerns or questions.
• Communicates with fellow staff regarding member and safety needs.
• Ensure role specific/relevant certifications are up to date and on file.

What Youll Bring:

• Two (2) or more years of training/post-secondary education in Physical and/or Health Education or related field along with 1 years related work experience or a combination of both education and experience is preferred.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPRC certifications.
• YMCA Leadership Certification in Individual Conditioning (IC 1 and 2) Group Fitness Personal Trainer (or other recognized certifications).
• Excellent customer service skills/ interpersonal skills.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Word & Excel & Outlook.

Ready to Make a Difference
The YMCA is a charity that ignites the potential in people. #YSavesLives starts with building a strong community. If youre passionate about creating a vibrant and healthy community where everyone thrives we want to hear from you!

All offers of employment will be subject to the provision that the successful incumbent provides the YMCA of HamiltonBurlingtonBrantford 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 HamiltonBurlingtonBrantford 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 HBBs determination in strengthening the foundations of community for all people.

Inclusion Diversity Equality and Accessibility
The YMCA of HamiltonBurlingtonBrantford 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

Key Skills
Typing,Athenahealth,Assisted Living,Computer Skills,Microsoft Publisher,Triage,Health Coaching,Workers' Compensation Law,Case Management,Benefits Administration,Memory Care,Word Processing
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1