Join the YMCA Team!
Be the Spark! Join our professional and passionate team and be the spark that ignites the potential in others.
Our culture is of paramount importance to us. We formally measure employee engagement annually to ensure our employees have excellent employment experience. Our current level of engagement is 80%, compared to some Canadian employer statistics of 69%.
YMCA of Southwestern Ontario was founded in 1856 and has over 200 locations from Goderich to Point Pelee, and Windsor to Woodstock. We are one of the largest not-for-profit providers of licensed childcare in Canada and have over 100 school age programs across our regions. We also offer settlement services to newcomers, employment programs, mental health support, and youth programs. The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario operates two overnight camps, one in Point Pelee National Park, and one on Beausoleil Island in Muskoka. We also have 13 Health & Fitness branches across Southwestern Ontario.
Why The Y?
At the Y, our people are central to delivering our mission. We are committed to the development of healthy communities and welcome people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities.
We provide valuable training and development opportunities to help our team members grow professionally and personally.
We look for the following qualities in all of our employees and volunteers:
Employees and volunteers of YMCA of Southwestern Ontario are ambassadors for the Y both on and off the job. We rely on them to help share our mission and increase awareness of the positive impact the Y can have on the lives of people in their communities. Particularly how we are helping to create healthy children, healthy families, and healthy communities.
All employees and volunteers are required to provide a current satisfactory Criminal Record and may require a Vulnerable Sector Search as a condition of their employment. Police Record checks are reviewed on an individual basis, and the offense(s) - if any - is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirements of the position, therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered gainful employment or a volunteer position.
Position: Aquafit Class Ambassador/Instructor Volunteer
Location: Centre Branch YMCA
As part of being a volunteer:
- Receive a complimentary YMCA personal membership to our Health & Fitness facilities
- Be part of a caring and supportive network of people to help each other succeed
- Contribute to real, meaningful impact in the lives of children and youth
- Aquafit Level 1 & 2 paid for by the YMCA.
- First Aid Course paid for by the YMCA.
Core Responsibilities:
Aquafit Class Ambassador
- Attend a minimum of 1 Aquafit class per week and be a support for the instructor for that class.
- You will participate alongside other members, helping beginners feel comfortable understanding the exercises and the flow of the class.
- The expectation is that when the Aquafit Level 1 training is offered, you will complete the training to then become an Aquafit Instructor
- Be committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging.
- Embrace and exemplify the Y’s core values.
Aquafit Instructor
- Complete YMCA Canada Level 1 Aquafit Course.
- Lead participants through a fun, safe and high energy Aquafit class, from the pool deck.
- Be committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging.
- Embrace and exemplify the Y’s core values.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Have a high “Fun Factor”.
- Be energetic and motivating.
- Legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Must provide a current Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check (issued within the past 6 months) as per the Association’s policy.
