Group Fitness Instructor

The YMCA of Northeastern Ontario has been serving our local communities for over 180 years and we are committed to supporting our local families, children, adults, youth and seniors in our various programs and services today.
At the YMCA, our values and purpose drive everything that we do. As a charity, we’ve championed values of empathy, health, trustworthy, inclusiveness, respect and responsibility. Helping people develop a healthy spirit, mind and body and inspiring a sense of social responsibility is the cornerstone of our legacy of caring.
To learn more about our programs and services offered please visit our website.
This job posting is for an existing vacancy and is intended to fill a current position within our organization.
We are currently looking for a Group Wellness Instructor to join our team of committed professionals. This Part-Time position within the Association is housed at the YMCA of Northeastern Ontario’s Chippewa location in North Bay.
Under the leadership of the Health & Wellness Supervisor, the Group Wellness Instructor facilitates group wellness classes including class preparation and choreography. This position also conducts tours to members and potential members, executes member retention tasks, follows up with potential members and actively engages and builds relationships with members participating in their group wellness classes. This job is also responsible for safety of members and participants while in group fitness classes.
**START DATE**: January 5, 2026
**LOCATION**: Chippewa, North Bay, ON
**RATE OF PAY**: $ 18.27 to 19.23 per hour
**HOURS**: 20-29 hours per week
Major Responsibilities
- Instruct safe and effective group wellness classes
- Motivate and inspire clients to attain goals
- Be a positive role model for members
- Proactively recruit members to participate in group wellness classes
- Maintain effective communication with clients and YMCA staff
- Plan, choreograph and train in all areas of group wellness
- Ensure all required paperwork is completed in a timely fashion
- Incorporate SAM Standards into daily responsibilities
- Build relationships with members and guests, and promote the YMCA as a charitable organization

**Qualifications**:

- Possession of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- College diploma or University degree in Recreation, Physical Education, Kinesiology or Human Kinetics, or a related field of study.
- Three to six months of experience instructing group fitness classes required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated and a strong team player
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Physically fit
- Demonstration/Performance of exercises
- Occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds
- WHMIS Certification
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR C
- Current and satisfactory Police Record with Vulnerable Sector Check

What We Offer
As a charity and community-based organization, we know how important connection and wellness is, and we offer a workplace that invests in people. We provide:

- Free YMCA membership + 10% off family membership
- Paid personal/sick days
- Employee & Family Assistance Program with counselling, coaching, legal + financial supports
- YMCA Federation Pension Plan
- Mileage reimbursement
- Team events + staff recognition
- Learning & development opportunities
- Flexible hours + hybrid work options (role dependent)

HOW TO APPLY
If you would like to work in a family friendly environment, please apply, by website only, with a cover letter and resume by December 23, 2025 to the attention of the Personnel Committee.
All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted and you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, you must advise the Human Resources Department.
YMCA of Northeastern Ontario is an equal opportunity employer that is dedicated to maintaining a fair and equitable work environment. All of our employees and job applicants will be promoted or employed solely on the basis of their abilities and qualifications.