Youth Sports Conditioning Instructor (Group Fitness)

Hourly Rate: $26.14 per hour	Position Grade: Grade 3
Department: Health Fitness & Aquatics	Location: Ron Edwards Family YMCA 500 Drury Lane Burlington ON L7R 2X2
Work Hours: Upto 29 hours per week	Employment Type: Part Time Hourly
Deadline to Apply: February 28 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 Youth Sports Conditioning Instructor will be responsible for planning and leading group training sessions for youth athletes (ages 9-15 yrs) across various skill levels and sports backgrounds. The ideal candidate will create a fun supportive and high-energy environment while focusing on proper form injury prevention and athletic development.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a strong interest in working with the YMCA of HamiltonBurlingtonBrantford as a charitable organization contributing to the communitys health and wellness.

What Youll Do

• Design and deliver structured training programs tailored to youth athletes focusing on speed agility strength endurance and injury prevention.
• Lead engaging small group sessions and provide personalized one-on-one coaching when needed.
• Customize workouts to suit various age groups skill levels and sports disciplines.
• Work flexible hours including early mornings evenings weekends and holiday.
• Participate in ongoing training and team meetings to stay sharp and aligned with our coaching standards.

What Youll Bring

• Minimum six (06) months of relevant experience in teaching sports conditioning classes for youth.
• Excellent customer service skills with ability to build strong relationships and represent the association professionally in interactions with internal stakeholders and/or external communities.
• Must hold a valid certification in Standard First Aid and CPR Level C.
• Must hold a valid Group Fitness Certifications and/or License such as YMCA Group fitness Personal Trainer Certification or equivalent.

This position requires a commitment to the YMCA mission and core values of: Inclusion Caring Honesty Respect and Responsibility as well as a commitment to building developmental assets in children and adults.

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 connects people to life-building opportunities to each other and enhances their quality of life. We foster social responsibility and healthy living. The YMCA works collectively with community partners that share the YMCAs determination in strengthening the foundations of community for all people.

Inclusion Diversity Equity 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 at

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 people and excited to lead impactful initiatives we want to hear from you!

Required Experience:

IC

Key Skills
Body Mechanics,Anatomy Knowledge,Physiology Knowledge,CrossFit,Group Fitness,Teaching,Personal Training,Cycling,Kickboxing,Public Speaking,Dancing,Yoga
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1