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Provide high-quality customer service to participants and lead them through safe and enjoyable yoga classes. Build connections with members and exemplify the YMCA's core values.
Requirements summary
Candidates should have related education or certifications to lead yoga classes and be at least 16 years old. First Aid/CPR certification is required, along with a commitment to diversity and teamwork.
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Job description
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: Demonstrates our Core Values; Caring, Honesty, Respect & Responsibility and Inclusivity Fun, Enthusiastic & Friendly Individuals Hardworking and Dependable Positive Role Model Team Player Professionalism Enjoy working in a Social Environment Ability to effectively communicate with Employees & Members 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
Yoga
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
Core
Responsibilities: Provide high quality customer service to participants. Lead participants through a safe and enjoyable yoga class. Greet and build connections with members. Be committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging. Embrace and exemplify the Y’s core values.
Qualifications
Related education or certifications to lead yoga classes. Minimum of 16 years old. Provide an up-to-date Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector (18 years and older). Hardworking, team player. First Aid/CPR certified. Takes initiative. Legally entitled to work in Canada. Minimum commitment of 4 months, 2 hours/week
