Personal Trainer - Oakville, Canada - YMCA of Oakville

YMCA of Oakville

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Oakville, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Do you strive to help others become healthier, happier, and stronger? Do you cheer your clients on every step of the way? Are you looking for a workplace that offers you the opportunity to make a positive difference in your community? A workplace that embraces and celebrates individuality and where you feel that you belong? Are you an early riser? If so, the YMCA of Oakville is the place for you

We are looking for highly motivated, values driven team players to join our Health and Fitness team.

Nature and Scope

The YMCA of Oakville is a charitable organization strengthening community in spirit, mind and body.

Our health, fitness and aquatics programs are designed to enable people of all ages and stages achieve their personal health goals and optimum fitness and wellbeing.

Our YMCA National Certification Standards offer the highest standards in staff training and qualifications, program design and delivery. When you join the YMCA, you join a family. Making meaningful connections with and between members and participants is at our core of building a healthier community.

The Personal Trainer will be responsible for delivering quality, safe and values-based training sessions to members who have purchased additional services.

Location:
Peter Gilgan Family YMCA, 410 Rebecca Street, Oakville, Ontario

Hours of work:
Part-time position, various shifts including early mornings, late evenings and weekends

Salary & Benefits:

Rate of pay $22.39/hour
A complimentary YMCA membership which encourages you to embrace the Y's philosophy of health and wellbeing
Opportunities for professional development and career growth
Immediate enrollment in our EAP (employee Assistance program) which gives you and your immediate family members access to a variety of physical and mental health and wellness and resources

Responsibilities:

Develop and deliver effective and enjoyable health and fitness programs and actively coach YMCA members to achieve their personal health and wellness goals
Understands and demonstrates the vision of the YMCA by developing meaningful, longlasting relationships with members through purposeful positive interactions
Be an Ambassador for the YMCA through consistent, excellent membership service and support
Assists in the planning and coordinating of adult oriented special events and assists with other special events
Responds to inquiries regarding fitness programs promptly and acts as an Ambassador of the Wellness Department by providing excellent membership service and support
Maintain high member retention by proactively establishing new and maintaining existing member relationship and individual coaching
Responsible for tracking and reporting training sessions to Team Leader
Promote, sell and deliver Personal Training to members
Adhere to Adult HFA Policy, Child Protection Policy, health, and safety procedures
Actively participates in our "Clean Culture" by contributing to the cleaning and disinfecting equipment and surfaces
Responsible for monitoring of equipment to maintain safety within the Wellness Centre; as well, reporting in writing any equipment defects or breakdowns immediately to Supervisor and Manager of Building Services

Requirements:

Recognized Personal Trainer Certification
CPFLA CFC-PT, YMCA Individual Conditioning or similar Certification an asset
Excellent customer service skills/interpersonal skills and communications skills
Minimum 6 months experience working as a fitness instructor in a small/large group or semi private training, coach or as a personal trainer
Current CPR and First Aid
Current Police Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening

The position requires the following

Association Core Competencies:

Quality focus, Relationship building and collaboration, Commitment to organization mission, vision and values, Communication, Diversity and inclusion, Integrity and trust.

How to Apply:

This posting closes on March 31,2023.

We at the YMCA of Oakville value the diversity of people and communities, and we are committed to excellence and inclusion in our Association.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation or have any questions about the interview process, please let us know.