Wellness Program Instructor

**Wellness Program Instructor - AR. Kaufman YMCA**

**Location**: AR. Kaufman YMCA, Waterloo Region**Work Hours**: 3+ hours/week**Employment Type**: Part Time, Permanent**Number of Vacancies**: 1**Anticipated Start Date**: September 2025**Application Deadline**: August 29, 2025**Guaranteed Starting Hourly Rate: 17.60**

**Total Rewards Package**:
We believe that everyone has the potential to shine Our culture is built around connection, celebration, appreciation, and recognition, and it starts with a total rewards package focused on Well-Being.

**Time Away from Work**

At the YMCA of Three Rivers, we value work-life harmony. Part-time team members start with:

- Vacation earnings of 4% on each pay (Increases to 6% after 5 years of continuous employment)
- 3 well-being days for sick time or proactive self-care, which can be used as they are earned. Bereavement days are also available.

**Well-Being Benefits**
- A free YMCA membership for you and your family, providing access to our fitness centers
- Discounts on YMCA programs and services
- Access to an Employee (and Family) Assistance Program offering free and confidential counseling, resources, and services

**Role Overview**:
**Who we are**

The YMCA of Three Rivers is a charitable organization proudly serving the communities of Guelph-Wellington, Stratford-Perth, and Waterloo Region. We aspire to build connected and resilient communities. Our mission is to make our diverse communities healthier and more vibrant. With dignity and respect, our programs and services inspire individuals to reach their full potential. Learn more about our history, mission, vision, and values here.

**We strive to be a great place to work for all employees to live in purpose, passion and potential Shine**

This is where you come in.

**What you will do**

You will be part of a vibrant team that provides a safe, supportive and motivating environment for adults to achieve their health and wellness goals. You will help to develop and deliver quality exercise and education programs for adults who may be inactive and/or dealing with chronic health conditions. You will support individual & group fitness based programs designed for older adults. You will also support program planning and the development and networking of program partners and key contacts.**What you will bring**

Ideally, you would be a registered Kinesiologist, certified Exercise Physiologist or certified personal trainer with 1-2 years of experience working with adults who are at risk of, or have chronic health conditions including those who have completed cardiac or stroke rehabilitation.You will have a commitment to working in a socially inclusive environment responding with sensitivity to diverse needs. You will have well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills with the ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with staff, volunteers and service agencies and/or key contacts. YMCA personal trainer and/or group fitness is also an asset.**Additional Information**:
**Our Commitment to Safeguarding Child and Youth**

**Our Commitment to JAIDE (Justice, Access, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity)**

**Our Commitment to Privacy**
- The YMCA of Three Rivers complies with the Employment Standards Act, Pay Equity Legislation, and privacy laws. We are committed to protecting personal information by following responsible information-handling practices that are in keeping with privacy laws. Please visit our website for more information on the YMCA of Three Rivers’ commitment to privacy.-
**To explore additional career opportunities with the YMCA of Three Rivers, please visit our**Career Page**.