Job Description

Volunteer Group Fitness Instructor - 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 - 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 - Fitness at the Downtown Y, the Volunteer
Group Fitness Instructor - 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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