Personal Trainer/Group Fitness Instructor

Position Title: Personal Trainer/Group Fitness Instructor

Reports To: Fitness Manager

Pay Grid: $20/hour

Department: Health, Fitness, and Aquatics

Hours: 40 hours/week

Our Culture:

YMCA of southeastern Alberta strives to integrate our commitment to diversity and social inclusion in all that we do. We believe that strong leadership is created through the sharing of diverse experiences and perspectives. We actively seek candidates who embody these principles and who reflect the many dimensions of the communities we serve. We are a charitable organization that provides health and fitness opportunities, employment services, licensed childcare, and various community programs in Medicine Hat, Redcliff, and Brooks. When you work at the YMCA, you’ll play an important part in building strong, thriving communities while positively impacting people’s lives. Join our team at the Y, a place where everyone belongs — including you

We do the right thing.

We are caring, respectful, honest, and responsible in all that we do.

We put people first.

We believe in each other – honouring our strengths, diversity, perspectives, and passions.

We do what we say we will do.

We lead by example.

We are courageous, speaking with conviction and always willing to listen and collaborate.

What qualifications are we looking for?

At the YMCA of southeastern Alberta, we strive to ensure our employees are a good fit based on their strengths, interests, and future goals.

The successful candidate will have the following:

Education/Certifications/Credentials/Professional Registration





- Additional certification through third party group fitness programs is an asset. These programs include, but are not limited to, the following: TRX, Zumba, MOSSA, Les Mills, etc.
- Personal Training certification is an asset. This includes, but is not limited to, CanFit Pro, CSEP, NASM, AFLCA, etc.
- Bachelor of Physical Education, Kinesiology or related degree preferred
- Evidence of a transparent Police Information Check (with Vulnerable Sector Search if applicable), within the last six months
- Must have a valid driver’s license with a class 07 automobile insurance coverage business use (or pleasure with occasional business use) and a minimum of $2,000,000 in liability coverage

Knowledge & Skills

- Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers
- Knowledge of physical fitness normally acquired through completion of courses in physical education or a related field and/or previous experience
- Previous experience in developing individual fitness programs and coaching individuals to achieve results
- Ability to act professionally in all situations, representing the YMCA according to its core values
- Ability to instruct various group fitness classes is an asset
- Excellent communication, organization,



and time management skills
- Flexibility regarding schedule, including days, evenings and weekends
- Ability to deliver quality fitness programming at off-site locations

What does this role look like at the YMCA of southeastern Alberta?

Reporting to the Fitness Manager the Group Fitness Instructor is responsible for providing exceptional customer service while teaching a variety of fitness classes to all people or persons that access the YMCA facility while demonstrating all YMCA values and helping members to achieve their personal health and fitness goals.

The responsibilities and duties of this role will include but is not limited to:

Customer Service

- Be committed to exceptional customer service and member engagement
- Have positive interactions with members throughout the building; never just walk by a member
- Identify and create opportunities to enhance each and every person’s YMCA experience
- Provides direct delivery in the individual conditioning area with a focus on building and facilitating member relationships
- Assists members to achieve their personal health and fitness related goals through education and suggested exercise programs, while building positive relationships

YMCA Values

- Demonstrate and promote a personal understanding of and appreciation for the mission, vision, and values of the YMCA and its programs and services
- Demonstrates appropriate behaviors in line with our Mission, Vision and Values as reflected in our YMCA competencies; takes a member focused approach to increase their understanding of programs offered across the Ass

📌 Personal Trainer/Group Fitness Instructor (Medicine Hat)
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📍 Medicine Hat