61 Centennial Ave, Watford, ON N0M 2S0, CanadaJob DescriptionPosted Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 4:00 AMJoin the YMCA Team!Be the Spark!Join our qualified and passionate team and 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, and youth programs. YMCA of Southwestern Ontario operates one overnight camp on Beausoleil Island in Muskoka, YMCA Camp Queen Elizabeth. We also have 13 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 InclusivityFun, Enthusiastic & Friendly IndividualsHardworking and DependablePositive Role ModelTeam PlayerProfessionalismEnjoy working in a Social EnvironmentAbility to effectively communicate with Employees & MembersEmployees 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 in creating 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, and does not automatically disqualify all candidates with a record from being offered gainful employment.Position: Group Fitness InstructorLocation: East Lambton YMCAStart Date: July 2026Rate of Pay$17.60Qualifications & ExperienceRelevant Group Exercise certification:YMCA Group Fitness streamsMOSSAAquatic FitnessYogaAdditional certificationsCurrent First Aid and CPRCurrent and acceptable Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is a condition of employment for all staff and volunteersCompliance with YMCA of Southwestern Ontario requirement of full COVID-19 vaccination; exemptions granted uponreceipt of acceptable proof of a permissible Human Rights Code ground. This requirement was suspended effective June 30,



2022 and may be reinstated if required.A YMCA personal membership at our health and fitness branchesDiscount on our Childcare and Camp programsVacation entitlement in accordance with the employment standards regulationsUp to 12 paid personal days – applicable with position and contract lengthBenefits package – applicable with position and contract lengthScheduleThis is a casual/coverage position with varying hours – expectation is one shift per week or 4 hours worked per month.Varying shifts including mornings, daytime, evenings and weekends.This particular position is for predominantly daytime shifts (8 am – 12 pm).ResponsibilitiesFollow YMCA of Southwestern Ontario policy and procedures.Act as a YMCA ambassador, demonstrating YMCA core values in daily work.Provide high quality group exercise instruction.Generate positive experiences for each individual that you meet, through excellent customer service and relations.Provide a safe environment that fosters a fun and enthusiastic atmosphere.Arrive ten minutes prior to class and ensure all necessary equipment is set up prior to class commencement.Educate and motivate class participants.Be able to role model movements safely and effectively.We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Accessibility & InclusionThe 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.Recruitment ProcessCandidates, 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.61 Centennial Ave, Watford, ON N0M 2S0, Canada#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Instructor, Group Fitness Wry - C$17.6 An Hour (Winnipeg)
🏢 YMCA of Southwestern Ontario
📍 Winnipeg