Hf Programs Specialist Group Fitness - Brampton, Canada - YMCA of Greater Toronto

YMCA of Greater Toronto

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Brampton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Salary Rate:
$43,000 - Check out the YMCA's total compensation package

Location:
Brampton YMCA

Work Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Employment Type:
Regular Full-Time Salaried

Number of Vacancies: 1

Anticipated Start Date:
April 16, 2024

Deadline to Apply:
April 1, 2024 at 5 pm

Be the Spark Join our passionate team of Health & Fitness Specialists and help us to achieve great things in our community

Reporting to the Adult Programs Director, the Programs Specialist (Group Fitness) provides direct leadership in our initiatives to provide a superior experience to our members.

Implementing our Member Insight Strategy and using our Membership Involvement Model, the Programs Specialist identifies initiatives to increase Membership on Roll, Retention, Satisfaction, and Philanthropic contributions in the membership plus areas, and assists with a specific project or portion of the department functions.

A minimum of 50% of the position is spent using specialized skills in the development and delivery of choreography based classes (step, box-fit, low/high impact, yoga/pilates, and muscle conditioning classes).

In this role, you will:

Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate processes and systems impacting the experience of members in group fitness programs. Provide support to Director in development or modification of choreography based group fitness programs and events, setting long term and short term goals in area of expertise and focus that align with strategic plan; researches, monitors and evaluates trends in area of choreography based group fitness.
Deliver programs in a manner in which the Mission, Vision, values, goals and practices, including Priority Sam Standards, of the YMCA of Greater Toronto are being met; ensures that YMCA Group Fitness best practices (as outlined by Priority S.A.M.) are followed.
Deliver Basic Theory and Group Fitness Components plus assists in apprenticeship of YMCA Fitness Leadership Program.
Recruit, coach and develop a team of volunteers for pilot classes and focus groups that will provide superior service and will build relationships with members in the programs, conditioning room, and surrounding areas.
Build relationship with members and seeks opportunities to share the YMCA story. Educate members and guests on the YMCA as a Charity.
Assist with scheduling and logistics of group fitness programs and events_; _assist Director in determining long term and short term goals for quantity, quality and type of group fitness programs in alignment with strategic plan.
Provide leadership and support as a member of the Centres' senior staff team. Act as an effective Service Leader and Acting General Manager as required.
Participate in task groups, special assignments and opportunities that further the Association mission, vision and strategic initiatives including the Group Fitness Functional Group; connect with community and external organizations, and other YMCAs to participate in a community of practice for group fitness program development, measurement and design.
Perform other duties as assigned.

You bring:

Diploma or Degree in Recreation Leadership, Kinesiology, Physical Education or related field preferred.
Must have a minimum of 2 year's experience delivering group fitness programs
Previous experience in development and implementation of new programs an asset.
Demonstrated leadership skills developed through progressively responsible experience; ability to encourage, motivate staff and volunteers, acknowledge and appreciate contributions.
Current Standard First Aid/CPR required
Current WHMIS certification preferred
Proficiency with computer software including Excel, Outlook, etc.
Well developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers
Excellent written communication skills
Experience and sensitivity in dealing with members of different cultural and racial backgrounds, including visible and nonvisible dimensions of diversity.
Flexibility regarding assigned hours of work, including days, evenings and weekend.
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging.
The position requires the following

Core Association Competencies:
Advanced competence in: Relationship Building and Partnering; Effective Interpersonal Communications; Ethics & Self Management; Being Member Focused; Being Results Focused; Teamwork and Collaboration; Diversity and Social Inclusion

What you need to succeed:

Commitment to the YMCA's Mission, Vision and Values
Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services
YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing P