Wellness Coach & Personal Trainer ID #1655

The opportunity:
Join our team at the Collingwood YMCA Simcoe/ Muskoka. The Wellness Coach & Personal Trainer is responsible for ensuring a safe environment and delivering quality, values based programming and services.

In this role, you will:

• Demonstrate strong support and commitment to the mission and core values of the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka and the YMCA in Canada.
• Demonstrate strong support and commitment to serving the membership, facility users and all program participants of the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka.
• Adhere to all provincial and federal legislation relevant to job description.
• Build and maintain relationships with members and participants through deliberate dialogue and interaction.
• Be visible and approachable while on duty in program and service delivery. Maintain a strong presence and engage in on-floor health education, fitness leadership and individual coaching.
• Communicate all deficiencies and problems to the Supervisor, Adult Fitness for coordinated resolution.
• Stay informed ensuring that all necessary changes, updates and general information is communicated effectively to members.
• Plan, organize and deliver fitness programs and services (group and individual). Maintain records as needed including program area maintenance items and daily checklists.
• Deliver service friendly, fitness programming. Monitor and maintain high quality instruction and customer service, adhering to YMCA Standards and best practices.
• Monitor and maintain a high level of ongoing member participation in the programs you are responsible for.
• Be responsible for the safety and security of YMCA members and participants at all times.
• Complete incident report forms for emergency and first aid situations.
• Assist as the Duty Manager in the event of an emergency or building evacuation.
• Provide excellence in member service, adhering to YMCA Y- Way Standards.
• Respond to members concerns in a helpful and positive manner.
• Support and work as part of a staff/volunteer team to ensure that all members’ YMCA experience is a positive one.
• Ensure the uninterrupted delivery of membership programs and services.
• Actively work towards maintaining a neat, clean, safe and well organized area at all times.

You bring:

• ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Degree or Diploma in Related Field Preferred
• YMCA Individual Conditioning II or other recognized Personal Training and Group Fitness Certifications (preferred) i.e. CESP-CPT or CanFitPro-PTS
• Experience teaching fitness classes or interest in learning to teach them preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Computer Literate/Systems Management
• Standard First Aid and CPR C Certification
• Must be able to work flexible hours based on client needs

Why work for the Y:

At the YMCA of Simcoe Muskoka, we believe in creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all members and staff. As a Wellness Coach & Personal Trainer, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of our members and the community. You will work alongside a supportive team of individuals who are committed to our mission of building healthy communities.

Perks:

• Compensation $20.75/ Hour
• Paid Well-being days
• YMCA Simcoe/ Muskoka Wellness day
• YMCA Health and Fitness membership

When people find a community where they belong, they shine. At the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka, we believe in creating spaces where everyone belongs. In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, we offer ongoing training and development opportunities to help you grow professionally and personally. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career, working with a diverse team where your own ideas will be heard, then the YMCA of Simcoe Muskoka is the perfect place for you.

About us:

The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is a registered charity dedicated to building healthier, stronger communities by promoting physical, mental, and social well-being for all. We offer a wide range of inclusive and affordable programs and services to individuals and families, regardless of their background or financial situation.

Applications will remain open until filled.

This role is for an existing vacancy that is available or will be available at the time of fulfillment. We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Our goal is a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Each step of our recruitment process is human-led; we do not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated screening tools. Individuals needing employment accommodation in the hiring process or job postings in an alternative format may contact the People and Culture department at [email protected].

In keeping with our commitment to child and youth safeguarding, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check and employment reference checks. Police Records Checks are reviewed on an individual basis and the offense(s) - if any - is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirement of working with children, therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered a position. Police Records Checks must be renewed every three years.