Fitness Coach

The YMCA of Greater Saint John is working hard to address the critical issue’s facing the region; the health crisis, population decline, youth outmigration and child poverty. At the Y, we are striving to build a diverse and inclusive community where each person is valued for the unique perspectives and contributions they bring.

The Y offers a diverse set of programs at 18 locations in the city and surrounding municipalities. We are a community of 300 employees and 750 volunteers. If you don’t have a Y story yet – now is your opportunity to get involved. We invite you to come see what the power of belonging can do for you, your career and your community.

What We Offer

• YMCA membership
• In - house training and professional development opportunities
• Uniform and uniform allowance
• Personal “Y Day”
• Competitive compensation package, including benefits and pension plan
• Opportunities for career growth
• Opportunities for cross training across department
• Paid job related certifications (ie. First aid/CPR)

The Opportunity

The YMCA of Greater Saint John is a charity offering opportunities for personal growth, community involvement and leadership. The Fitness Coach will play an essential role in development of YMCA of Greater Saint John members in personal learning and growth, including physical and social development.

A Fitness Coach will work directly with the YMCA of Greater Saint John membership as well as community partners to ensure all fitness programming and requirements are completed within operating hours of the Saint John Regional Y. This is a part-time hourly position that reports to the Fitness Floor Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out all fitness activities within the Saint John Regional Y and off site locations.
• Circulate through the centre, initiating conversation, assisting members with exercise technique, booking appointments for members.
• Ensure that all fitness equipment is up to date and accessible for membership use.
• Demonstrate and instruct fitness activities and techniques in a proper and safe manner.
• Develop innovative and efficient ways to deliver programs based on trends and member feedback.
• Instruct groups and individuals in fitness activities and programming.
• Maintain a minimum of 80% score on annual performance evaluation of direct program delivery.
• Attend to member and client needs and to respond to members concerns in a positive and professional/timely manner.
• Provide lifestyle awareness information to those members that are interested in programming within the YMCA.
• Monitor fitness activities to ensure safety and provide emergency or first aid assistance when required.
• Enforce safety rules and regulations within the Saint John Regional Y, with primary focus on the fitness floor and surrounding area.
• Assist with co-ordination of special events as requested.
• Schedule activities, keep logs, maintain records and prepare reports for individual personal training sessions and group orientations.
• General cleaning of the fitness area will be required of all staff persons. This includes and is not limited to filling towel dispensers, cleaning fitness equipment and ensuring that the fitness floor and clean and well maintained for membership use.

Expected Responsibilities

• Immediately respond to any emergency within the building.
• Models appropriate behaviours in line with the YMCA of Greater Saint John’s mission, vision and values; establishes rapport and maintains effective relationship building behaviour with staff, volunteers and members.
• Represents the YMCA of Greater Saint John in a professional and confidential manner at ALL times.
• Understands and integrates the value of philanthropy and volunteerism and imparts this knowledge and beliefs upon staff, volunteers and members.
• Self manages personal and professional goals set with Manager on Annual Performance Review
• Attend monthly staff meetings, departmental meetings and professional development training as required.

Skills and Qualifications

• Certification in all streams of group fitness, certification in personal training, Individual Conditioning and/or Level II Certification, Yoga & Pilates qualifications will be considered an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills
• Available to work flexible hours, including mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays
• Employment is contingent on having a clean Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search along with clearance from Department of Social Development.
  
  

Competencies

• Commitment to Organization Vision and Values: Demonstrates and promotes personal understanding of and appreciate for the YMCA mission, vision and values.
• Service Orientation: Deliberately identifies and creates opportunities to enhance each and every individual’s YMCA experience.
• Coaching and Development: Commits to assisting participants, volunteers, staff and self in continuous learning and development.
• Quality Focus: Ensures that success criteria for self, staff and programs are set, reviewed and surpassed regularly to provide excellent service delivery
• Concern for Health and Safety: Acknowledges and understands how to manage and educate others on health and safety concerns.
• Leadership: Guides, motivates, and inspires self and others to take action to achieve desired outcomes.

As A Y Staff, you will

• Immediately respond to any emergency within the building.
• Model appropriate behaviours in line with the YMCA of Greater Saint John’s mission, vision and values; establishes rapport and maintains effective relationship building behaviour with staff, volunteers and members.
• Represent the YMCA of Greater Saint John in a professional and confidential manner at ALL times.
• Understand and integrate the value of philanthropy and volunteerism and imparts this knowledge and beliefs upon staff, volunteers and members.
• Self manage personal and professional goals set with Manager on Annual Performance Review
• Attend monthly staff meeting, departmental meetings and professional development training as required.

We ask qualified applicants to submit their cover letter and resume by September 20, 2021. The YMCA of Greater Saint John appreciates the interest of all applicant, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.