Job Category: Health & Fitness Program Delivery

Requisition Number: KARAT003896

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• Posted: July 26, 2024
• Part-Time

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Markham YMCA Health & Fitness Centre
Markham, ON L6G, CAN

Employment Type: Regular Hourly Contract

Number of Vacancies: 1

Anticipated Start Date: September 3, 2024

Deadline to Apply: August 23, 2024 At 5PM

Be the Spark Join our passionate team of Health & Fitness Instructors and help us to achieve great things in our community

The Karate Instructor delivers programming, develops short term lesson plans incorporating physical literacy guidelines and ensuring the unique needs of the participants are met. Instructors maintain a safe environment at all times.

In this role, you will:

• Instruct participants in YMCA Karate Program
• Develop and implement sequential weekly lesson plans based on YMCA program syllabus
• Assist Lead Instructor with Gradings
• Recognize participant learning styles and deliver content accordingly
• Coach and develop participants to meet success
• Communicate (verbal and written) child’s progress to parents and Supervisor
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date weekly progress sheets and records for participants
• Take attendance, ensuring participants are signed into and out of the program
• Take down equipment as required – checking that equipment is safe and in good repair (reporting immediately all malfunctions and removing damaged equipment from circulation)
• Build relationships with members and share the YMCA story, educating members and guests on the YMCA as a Charity
• Ensure qualifications and certifications as required by the YMCA and regulatory standards are current at all times
• Actively participate in scheduled programs, meetings, and special events
• In collaboration with individual program members, program volunteers, and YMCA program staff, assist and encourage program members to access additional appropriate programs offered at this location
• Understand the importance of the volunteer staff partnership and integrate the value of philanthropy and volunteerism in dealings with members, volunteers, donors, and staff
• Other duties as assigned

You bring:

• Current Standard First Aid & CPR level C
• Minimum 1 year of active Karate training
• Experience teaching Youth Leadership an asset
• Well-developed interpersonal and relationship-building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff, and volunteers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and building a sense of belonging
• Flexibility regarding schedule, including days, evenings, and weekends
• Focus on the health, safety, and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs, including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services
• YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Oriented, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter

Why work for the YMCA?

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work. We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities.

Joining the Y means contributing to over 165 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services like health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors.

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in enrich the experiences of our participants and our team. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people/people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, disabled people/people with disabilities, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.

In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Within the first four months and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required.

The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.