Posted 11 months ago
Volunteer Forever Fit Assistant
@ YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Overview
YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth is recruiting a volunteer Forever Fit Assistant to help the instructor run fitness classes at assigned sites around HRM. The role involves set-up, attendance, fee collection, tidying, incident reporting and quarterly committee meetings, with a minimum of 3 hours per week on weekdays during the day.
Pay:
$0.01 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Set up supplies before class and assist the instructor
- Take attendance and collect fees as needed
- Help participants put away equipment and keep the space tidy
- Document incidents and report safety hazards to the Coordinator
- Attend quarterly Forever Fit Advisory Committee meetings
Requirements summary:
- Interest in health and fitness, personal or formal
- Dedication to safety and quality
- Strong work ethic and interpersonal skills
- Criminal Record, Vulnerable Sector and Child Abuse Register checks
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- Employer posting date
- 2025-12-17
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-01
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Customer service |
| Hours per week | 3 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer low |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
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YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth
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a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities.
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We are a charity dedicated to nurturing the inherent potential in individuals just like you. Because at the YMCA, we believe that when we create the conditions for individuals to thrive, it results in stronger, connected communities for all. For over 170 years, we’ve cared for kids, shaped leaders for tomorrow, helped generations of people come together for support, and provide experiences that last a lifetime. As a charitable, non-profit organization, we are committed to providing equal opportunities for all, in welcoming spaces that are both nurturing and fun — a community of shared responsibilities, where children and families thrive.
- LinkedIn followers
- 4,595
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 230
- Reported office locations
- 1601 South Park St, HALIFAX, Nova Scotia B3J 2L2, CA
- Other recorded names
- YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth
- Specialties
- Child & Family Development
- Immigration Services
- Group Fitness
- Health & Wellness
- Youth Outreach
- Camp
- Employment Services
- Community Initiatives
- Sports & Recreation
- and Aquatics
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We are a charity dedicated to nurturing the inherent potential in individuals just like you. Because at the YMCA, we believe that when we create the conditions for individuals to thrive, it results in stronger, connected communities for all. For over 170 years, we’ve cared for kids, shaped leaders for tomorrow, helped generations of people come together for support, and provide experiences that last a lifetime. As…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Non-profit Organizations |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | HALIFAX, Nova Scotia |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1853 |
| Specialties | Child & Family DevelopmentImmigration ServicesGroup FitnessHealth & WellnessYouth OutreachCampEmployment ServicesCommunity InitiativesSports & Recreationand Aquatics |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 30 |
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Title: Volunteer Forever Fit Assistant
Hours: Weekdays during the daytime; minimum 3 hours per week
Location: Various locations around HRM
The YMCA is a place where everyone is welcome and valued. We are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment, offering equal opportunities for all in a space that is both nurturing and enjoyable. Here, children and families thrive within a community built on shared responsibilities and mutual support.
Our success in partnering with others to strengthen the community is made possible by the dedication of our employees and volunteers. By volunteering at the YMCA, you’ll become an integral part of a passionate team focused on making a meaningful impact and supporting the communities we serve.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Coordinator of Health and Active Living, the Forever Fit volunteer will assist the instructor with the facilitation of programming at the assigned Forever Fit site(s).
Responsibilities
- Arrive to the site a minimum of 15 minutes before start of class to assist with set-up of necessary supplies.
- Assist instructor with administrative tasks such as taking class attendance, especially for any participants who join after class has started.
- Assist the instructor with the collection of fees as needed.
- Help ensure participants are putting away their own equipment at the end of the class.
- Help the instructor ensure the space is clean and tidy before leaving.
- Maintain clear, frequent, and open communication with the Coordinator and the instructor at the assigned site(s), especially if running late or being unable to volunteer during an assigned day/time.
- Assist the instructor with documenting any incidents or accidents, no matter how minor they seem, and communicate these back to the Coordinator on the same day.
- Report any known or predicted safety hazards.
- Attend quarterly Forever Fit Advisory Committee meetings.
Qualifications & Skills
- A background and desire to engage in the field of health and fitness is ideal. This could be a personal fitness routine or formal fitness training/schooling.
- Dedication to safety and quality.
- Strong work ethic and desire for cleanliness and tidiness.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Promote other YMCA programs, services, and certifications during class(es) to help members engage in multiple forms of physical activity, community building, and begin their instructor journey.
Please note that all volunteers of the YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth are required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check, clear Child Abuse Register Check.
Apply Today
Please apply online at https://ymcahfx.ca/workwithus/.
The YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth is an equal opportunity employer that values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion in our Association. 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. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify.
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