Wellness Coach & Personal Trainer NLY

by Southwestern Ontario YMCA

Reference #: 2283
Location: London, Ontario
Date Posted: Sep 25, 2024
Southwestern Ontario YMCA

Job Description

Join the Y Health + Fitness Team!
Be the Spark! Join our professional and passionate team be the spark that ignites the potential in others.
Our culture is of paramount importance to us. We formally measure employee engagement annually to ensure our employees are having an excellent employment experience. Our current level of engagement is 80%, compared to some Canadian employer statistics of 69%.
YMCA of Southwestern Ontario was founded in 1856 and has over 200 locations from Goderich to Point Pelee, and Windsor to Woodstock. We are one of the largest not-for-profit providers of licensed child care in Canada and have over 100 school age programs across our regions. We also offer settlement services to newcomers, employment programs, mental health support, and youth programs. YMCA of Southwestern Ontario operates two overnight camps, one in Point Pelee National Park, and one on Beausoleil Island in Muskoka. We also have 15 Health & Fitness branches across Southwestern Ontario.
Why The Y?
At the Y, our people are central to delivering our mission. We are committed to the development of healthy communities and welcome people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities.
We provide valuable training and development opportunities to help our team members grow professionally and personally.
We look for the following qualities in all of our employees and volunteers:
• Demonstrates our Core Values; Caring, Honesty, Respect & Responsibility and Inclusivity
• Fun, Enthusiastic & Friendly Individuals
• Hardworking and Dependable
• Positive Role Model
• Team Player
• Professionalism
• Enjoy working in a Social Environment
• Ability to effectively communicate with Employees & Members
Employees and volunteers of YMCA of Southwestern Ontario are ambassadors for the Y both on and off the job. We rely on them to help share our mission and increase awareness of the positive impact the Y can have on the lives of people in their communities. Particularly how we are helping to create healthy children, healthy families, and healthy communities.
All employees and volunteers are required to provide a current satisfactory Criminal Record and may require a Vulnerable Sector Search as a condition of their employment. Police Record checks are reviewed on an individual basis, and the offense(s) - if any - is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirements of the position, therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered gainful employment.

Position: Part-Time Wellness Coach & Personal Trainer
Location: Stoney Creek Community Centre, YMCA & Library
Start Date: October 2024
Hourly: $17.20 and $25 for Personal Training
Availability: Mornings and Weekends

As part of your total compensation:

• A YMCA personal membership at our health and fitness branches
• Vacation entitlement in accordance with the employment standards regulations
• May be entitled to up to 12 paid personal days – applicable with position and contract length
• A discount on our Childcare and Camp programs

Education and Skills Qualifications:
• Related education or certifications (personal training certification required)
• Current Standard First Aid/CPR/AED
• Experience in teaching group fitness is an asset
• 1 year of related experience or Health & Fitness Diploma
• Excellent customer service skills
• YMCA Leadership in Group, Individual Conditioning (IC 1 and 2), Aquatic Trainers, Personal Trainer (or other recognized certifications)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Provide a current Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Position Screening as per the Association policy.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada.

In this role, you will: KEY DUTIES
• Act as a YMCA ambassador, demonstrating YMCA core values in your daily work.
• Customer Service: Provides fitness floor supervision, including greeting each Member by name whenever possible and servicing their fitness needs during scheduled shifts.
• Responsible for achieving Y Thrive appointments and Personal Training monthly goals.
• Maintain a safe, clean and friendly environment
• Conducts Wellness Coaching sessions and individual program review individual conditioning orientations
• Monitors/supervises access and use of equipment within the weight room area
• Routine maintenance/tidying of Health and Wellness Centre Conditioning Room facility
• Manage varying amounts of weight-cleaning, moving equipment, providing instruction

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

NOTE: The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario is committed to providing a barrier-free environment for all stakeholders including our members/participants, employees, job applicants, suppliers, and any visitors who may enter our premises, access our information, or use our services. As an organization, we respect and uphold the requirements set forth under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), and its associated standards and regulations.

Candidates, please be advised that our recruitment process incorporates AI technology for initial application screening. This assists us in efficiently assessing qualifications. Rest assured, our recruiters will additionally review resumes to ensure a fair and accurate assessment is completed.

Application Contact Information

Company Name:   Southwestern Ontario YMCA
Application URL: Click here to apply online

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