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Position Title: Aquafit Instructor
Term: 2-6 hours per month (volunteer hours)
Start Date: ASAP
Reports to: Fitness Coordinator
About YMCA of Saskatoon
The YMCA of Saskatoon is a charitable organization that fosters life-enhancing opportunities and strengthens the foundations of our community. We offer a diverse range of programs and services that promotes the well-being of families, adults, adolescents and children. These includes fitness programs, child development centers, before and after school care and child and youth programs. We have served over 6000 individuals through memberships and program participation. Overall, our commitment is to foster belonging and connection, promote healthy living and to help children and family thrive.
Position Overview:
Are you a certified Aquafitness instructor? Do you thrive on helping others reach their fitness goals and overall health? Are you inclusive and supportive in your quest to build a healthier community? If this sounds like you, we would love to hear your story!
The YMCA of Saskatoon is looking for fitness instructors to join our team as Volunteer Aquafit Instructor. As an Aquafit Instructor, you are responsible for the provision of responsive, meaningful fitness, rehabilitation, and recreational programs that enhance member achievement of whole life fitness goals. This position requires a positive, inclusive, safe, and values-based attitude to create a welcoming environment. This role focuses on relationship building on an individual and community scale.
Specifically you will:
– Be responsible for direct program delivery, including facilitation of aquafit classes.
– Ensure high quality program delivery is in keeping with YMCA Serving All Members (SAM) standards of excellence, Association core values, and mandates
– Foster a welcoming, positive environment to ensure members and participants learn and grow in a safe atmosphere.
We Offer:
As a Y volunteer, you will become a member of a dedicated network of individuals who are passionate about providing a support to the communities in which we serve. In addition, to provide our volunteers with more work-life balance options, you will receive a complimentary individual membership to our facility.
Certifications, Education Level and Requirements:
Experience in delivering aquafitness and group fitness programs
Aquafitness/Water Aerobics Certification (YMCA, CALA, SPRA or equivalent)
Valid Standard First Aid/CPR Level C
Other Fitness Certification are an asset
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong relationship building skills
Note:
Successful volunteer candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check, proof of Yoga certification, complete Child Protection Training, and proof of valid First Aid and CPR training.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us but only those who meets the criteria and requirements will be contacted. We look forward to reviewing your application!
Job Types: Part-time, Casual
Part-time hours: 2 per week
Salary: Up to $1.00 per year
Schedule:
Application question(s):
- Do you have a current, valid water aerobics/aquafitness certification?
- Do you have a current, valid CPR level C/first aid certificate?
