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Position Title: Aquafit Instructor

Location: Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre (V2P 4A6 British Columbia, Chilliwack, Corbould St)

Terms: Permanent Part Time

Hours: 2-24 hours per week

Shift: Shifts vary but will include weekday mornings, evenings and weekends

Salary: $28.65 per hour

Start Date: ASAP

Reports To: Supervisor, Fitness

Situation:

The YMCA of Greater Vancouver is a charity dedicated to strengthening the foundations of community, by nurturing the potential of children, teens & young adults, promoting healthy lifestyles, fostering a sense of social responsibility and delivering lasting personal & social change. We are building a community in which a generation of children and families reach their full potential. Our values guide our decision-making and behaviour—we do the right thing, put people first, keep our promises and lead by example.

For over 135 years, we have been part of the community, a place where people of every age and background find the support they need to grow in spirit, mind and body. One of the Lower Mainland’s leading charities, the YMCA of Greater Vancouver provides services in health, fitness & aquatics, child care, camping, employment & community services to over 120,000 participants annually.

Nature & Scope:

The Aquafit Instructor will report to the Fitness Supervisor and work collaboratively with other members of the YMCA team to provide a safe and fun aquatics environment.

Major Responsibilities:

• Teach aquafit classes in a positive and professional manner
• Build meaningful relationships through positive daily interaction with YMCA members, visitors, and colleagues
• Promote philanthropy through the YMCA’s annual campaign
• Develop lesson plans for various aquafit programs
• Ensure program design, lay-out, and offerings meet the needs of all participants at various levels
• Lead program delivery, while ensuring contents meet the appropriate criteria and outline
• Perform general administrative duties and record keeping responsibilities
• Ensure the safety of all members, participants, staff, and property by following YMCA standards/policies/procedures and ensuring they are maintained amongst all members and staff, including all locker rooms and spectator viewing areas.
• Maintain a neat, orderly, and clean environment, including all program areas, common spaces, and washrooms
• Assist with training new staff/volunteers in procedures and practices
• Remain flexible – willing to learn new skills, alter shifts
• Attend staff meetings, planning sessions and training events as required
• Maintain regular attendance, punctuality and be appropriately dressed and well groomed

Requirements:

• Current Standard First Aid certificate (valid within 2 years)
• CPR level C and & AED certificate (valid within 1 year)
• YMCA Aquatic Fitness Certificate, or equivalent
• Advanced leadership courses are an asset
• Demonstrated high level of customer service skills
• Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Reference Check/Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding your start date
• 3 professional references

The YMCA of Greater Vancouver is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported. We encourage applications from the diverse communities in which we live and serve, including but not limited to people of colour, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We have established policies, procedures, and practices to meet accessibility standards throughout the hiring process. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our Human Resources department.

Application Deadline: Ongoing

Thank you for your interest and application.

Due to the high volume of applications received, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.