Job Description

Volunteer Group Fitness Instructor \xe2\x80\x93 Tai Chi
Downtown YMCA-YWCA (Victoria, BC)

Vacancies: 1
Placement: Immediately
Position: Volunteer
Hours: Tuesday or Thursday, mid morning

Nature and Scope:
The Volunteer Group Fitness Instructor \xe2\x80\x93 Tai Chi designs, modifies, and instructs safe, effective and
appropriate Tai Chi programs to meet the needs of members, community and special populations in a
group fitness setting. Reporting to the Program Coordinator \xe2\x80\x93 Fitness at the Downtown Y, the Volunteer
Group Fitness Instructor \xe2\x80\x93 Tai Chi ensures participants follow proper technique and feel comfortable
with the Tai Chi routine. The volunteer will perform work according to YMCA-YWCA values, objectives,
policies, and health and safety and risk management programs.

Responsibilities:

• To engage, motivate and lead individuals in a group fitness class setting safely

• To plan, organize and implement lesson plans

• To demonstrate a commitment to safety in program delivery

• To ensure excellent customer service is provided

• Model appropriate behaviours in line with our Mission, Vision and Values

• Represent the Association in a professional manner

• Develop and maintain professional and courteous relationships with members and participants

Qualifications:

• High School graduation/diploma

• Group Fitness Instructor certification in Tai Chi; experience as a group fitness instructor an asset

• Current CPR A required

• A clear Police/RCMP Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening required: FREE TO

OBTAIN FOR VOLUNTEERING

• The YMCA-YWCA has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy requiring all staff

and volunteers to be fully vaccinated (2 doses)

To Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to:

Human Resources
YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island
Email: hr@vancouverislandy.ca

Please Note: 1. Application Deadline: This posting will close when a suitable candidate has been found.
2. We thank all applicants, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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