Posted 16 months ago
Coach, Small Steps for Big Changes
@ YMCA Newfoundland and Labrador
Placentia, Newfoundland and Labrador
Overview
YMCA Newfoundland and Labrador is hiring a coach for its Small Steps for Big Changes program in Placentia, which helps adults reduce their risk of type 2 diabetes through diet and exercise behaviour change. The work involves individualized exercise sessions and one-on-one behaviour change counselling. The posting states a wage of $20.00 per hour.
Pay:
$20 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Deliver individualized exercise sessions
- Provide one-on-one behaviour change counselling
- Support self-regulatory skills for lifelong healthy habits
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Standard First Aid and CPR
- Criminal record and vulnerable sector checks reviewed individually
- Strong planning, organizational, leadership and communication skills
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- Employer posting date
- 2025-07-24
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-01
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Standard First Aid, CPR |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Perks mentioned | Performance bonus, Wellness, Uniform provided |
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YMCA Newfoundland and Labrador
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The YMCA of Newfoundland and Labrador is one of the oldest charities in Newfoundland and Labrador. The YMCA builds strong kids, strong families and strong communities. This group is for friends of the YMCA to keep in touch and keep up on what is happening with our YMCA. Our Mission: The YMCA is a charity open to everyone at all stages of life, that provides opportunities to grow in spirit, mind, and body. Our Vision: A province of vibrant and healthy communities where everyone can belong, grow, and thrive. Our Values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, Diversity.
- LinkedIn followers
- 2,568
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 68
- Reported office locations
- 35 Ridge Road, P.O. Box 21291, St. John’s, NL A1A 5G6, CA
- 255-263 McGettigan Blvd., P.O. Box 1308, Marystown, NL A0E 2M0, CA
- Other recorded names
- YMCA of Newfoundland and Labrador
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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The YMCA of Newfoundland and Labrador is one of the oldest charities in Newfoundland and Labrador. The YMCA builds strong kids, strong families and strong communities. This group is for friends of the YMCA to keep in touch and keep up on what is happening with our YMCA. Our Mission: The YMCA is a charity open to everyone at all stages of life, that provides opportunities to grow in spirit, mind, and body. Our…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Wellness and Fitness Services |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | St. John’s, NL |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 37 |
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Coach, Small Steps for Big Changes – Placentia Regional YMCA
Wage Range: $20.00/hr
The YMCA has been part of life in Newfoundland and Labrador since 1854. Our charity’s core programs of Health, Fitness, and Aquatics; Child Care and Day Camp; and Employment, Enterprise, and Newcomer Services are offered at more than 200 locations and points of delivery in our communities throughout the province. Our focus on inclusiveness and accessibility means we serve people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities through all stages of life.
Join Our Team
We are seeking coaches to join our team to support the Small Steps for Big Changes program. This program helps adults reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes through diet and exercise behaviour change. It offers evidence based, individualized exercise sessions and one-on-one behaviour change counselling. The sessions are designed to explore and support individuals' self-regulatory skills that enable life-long involvement in healthy lifestyle activities.
Job Requirements
- Minimum 18 years of age or older
- Standard First Aid and CPR
- Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Sectors Checks are reviewed on an individual basis
Benefits of Working with the YMCA
- Competitive compensation
- Free uniforms. No more deciding what to wear to work
- Enhance your health with a free health, fitness and aquatics membership (during contract)
- Keep your career dynamic through our professional development programs
- Work in an inclusive environment where caring, honesty, diversity, respect and responsibility are lived values
- Make meaningful connections with your community
- Employee Referral Program – Receive monetary incentives for contributing to our hiring practices
- Employee Recognition Program
Key Competencies
- Creates a respectful an inclusive environment
- Takes personal responsibility for following through, responding and resolving issues and complaints
- Demonstrates personal discipline to produce high quality work and meet expectations and goals
- Self-manages behaviours, learns from mistakes, and seeks out feedback and coaching
- Reliable and punctual to ensure our team creates a great member experience
- Strong planning, organizational, leadership and communication skills
The YMCA of Newfoundland and Labrador is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to an environment that is barrier-free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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