Group Fitness Instructor – Pilates
Downtown YMCA-YWCA (Victoria, BC)

Vacancies: 1
Position: Casual
Placement: As soon as possible
Wage: $32.96/one-hour class
Hours: Thursdays 12noon – 1pm
Opportunities to substitute/pick up additional classes throughout the week.

Nature and Scope:
The Group Fitness Instructor – Pilates designs, modifies, and instructs safe, effective and appropriate
Pilates fitness programs to meet the needs of members, community and special populations in a group
fitness setting. Reporting to the Program Coordinator - Fitness at the Westhills Y, the Group Fitness
Instructor – Pilates ensures members understand the benefits of exercise and feel comfortable with the
fitness program. The Group Fitness Instructor – Pilates performs work according to YMCA-YWCA values,
objectives, policies, and health and safety and risk management programs. The successful candidate for
this position will provide additional shift coverage as needed; availability on short notice for coverage is
an asset.

This casual position is entitled to an individual YMCA-YWCA membership.

Responsibilities:

• To engage, motivate and lead individuals in a group fitness class setting safely

• To plan, organize and implement lesson plans

• To demonstrate a commitment to safety in program delivery

• To ensure excellent customer service is provided

• Model appropriate behaviours in line with our Mission, Vision and Values

• Represent the Association in a professional manner

• Develop and maintain professional and courteous relationships with members and participants

• YMCA Group Fitness Instructor certification – specialty Pilates or equivalent relevant Pilates

• 1-year experience as a Group Fitness Instructor with group classes or an equivalent combination

• Experience and/or training in multiple fitness formats is an asset

• A clear Police/RCMP Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening required

• The YMCA-YWCA has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy requiring all staff

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Competencies:

• Commitment to Organization Vision and Values

• Leadership

• Commitment to Health and Safety

• Conflict Resolution

• Coaching and Development

• Service Attitude/Customer Focus

• Relationship Building

• Communication

• Teamwork

Human Resources
YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island
Email: hr@vancouverislandy.ca

Please Note:

1. Application Deadline: This posting will close when suitable candidates have been found.
2. Shortlisting: Applications will be short-listed for interviews as they are received.
3. Please indicate in your cover letter how you heard about this position.
4. We thank all applicants, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

The YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island is an equal opportunity employer.

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