Job Description

Join the YMCA Fitness Team!

Be the Spark! Join our passionate team and be the spark that ignites the potential in others.
Our culture is of paramount importance to us. We formally measure employee engagement annually to ensure our employees are having an excellent employment experience. Our current level of engagement is 80%, compared to some Canadian employer statistics of 69%.
YMCA of Southwestern Ontario was founded in 1856 and has over 200 locations from Goderich to Point Pelee, and Windsor to Woodstock. We are one of the largest not-for-profit providers of licensed child care in Canada and have over 100 school age programs across our regions. We also offer settlement services to newcomers, employment programs, and youth programs. YMCA of Southwestern Ontario operates one overnight camp on Beausoleil Island in Muskoka, YMCA Camp Queen Elizabeth. We also have 13 Health & Fitness branches across Southwestern Ontario.
Why The Y?
At the Y, our people are central to delivering our mission. We are committed to the development of healthy communities and welcome people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities.
We provide valuable training and development opportunities to help our team members grow professionally and personally.
We look for the following qualities in all of our employees and volunteers:
• Demonstrates our Core Values; Caring, Honesty, Respect & Responsibility and Inclusivity
• Fun, Enthusiastic & Friendly Individuals
• Hardworking and Dependable
• Positive Role Model
• Team Player
• Professionalism
• Enjoy working in a Social Environment
• Ability to effectively communicate with Employees & Members
Employees and volunteers of YMCA of Southwestern Ontario are ambassadors for the Y both on and off the job. We rely on them to help share our mission and increase awareness of the positive impact the Y can have on the lives of people in their communities. Particularly how we are helping to create healthy children, healthy families, and healthy communities.
All employees and volunteers are required to provide a current satisfactory Criminal Record and may require a Vulnerable Sector Search as a condition of their employment. Police Record checks are reviewed on an individual basis, and the offense(s) - if any - is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirements of the position, therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered gainful employment.

Position: Adult Fitness Supervisor
Location: Sarnia YMCA Jerry McCaw Family Centre
Start Date: Sep 8th, 2026
Compensation: $40,000 - $45,000
Schedule:
• 40 hrs/week with flexible schedule able to work a range of shifts that might include early mornings, evenings and weekends)
• 8 hour workday
• Occasionally required to rotate shifts that cover the full hours of operation of the centre.

As part of your total compensation:
• Receive a complimentary YMCA membership to our Health & Fitness facilities, and discounts on YMCA childcare and camp programs
• Access vacation entitlement, and up to 12 paid personal days annually
• Benefits package and Pension applicable with position/contract length
• Be part of a caring and supportive network of people to help each other succeed.
• Complimentary access to wellness and counselling services
• Contribute to real, meaningful impact in the lives of children and youth.

About the Role
Nature and Scope:
Reporting to the General Manager, this position provides supervision and coaching to members, staff and volunteers within the health and Wellness programs and service areas ensuring program excellence. The core function of this position is program planning and implementation, customer service, staff and volunteer recruitment, training and performance management.
Responsibilities:
• Responsible for the development, scheduling and delivery of Health and Wellness, Group Fitness programs and member engagement activities
• Recruitment, training, and mentoring of all staff and volunteer team members for the purpose of delivering excellence in customer service through Health and Wellness programs and services.
• Development and maintenance of the Health and Wellness budget
• Maintenance of current status of all required qualifications and certifications for self and Health and Wellness team members using internal and/ or central data tools
• Works as an active member of the Branch Leadership Team with scheduled Team Leader shifts/ responsibilities
• Provide direct leadership in programs modeling/ mentoring service excellence.
• Ensures that program policies and procedures are implemented and monitored proactively.

Education and Skills Qualifications:
• Group Fitness Instructor certification with the ability to teach multiple styles of group classes including: aquafit, cycle, bootcamp, stretch, chair, and more.
• YMCA Group Fitness Leadership Certification an asset
• 2 years post secondary education in Physical and Health Education or related field, or 2 years related experience.
• Current First Aid/CPR.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Personal training certificate is an asset.
• MOSSA certification is an asset.
• Must provide current police check as per the Association’s policy.
• It is a YMCA of Southwestern Ontario requirement that all employees and volunteers have a minimum of two vaccinations against COVID-19. Exemptions will be granted upon receipt of acceptable proof of a permissible Human Rights Code ground. This requirement has been suspended effective June 30, 2022. It may be reinstated in future should the state of public health in our communities require it.

Competencies:
• Commitment to Organizational Vision and Values
• Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and appreciation for the Mission, Vision, and strategic.
• Concern for Health and Safety
• Acknowledges and understands how to manage and educate others of risk and harm reduction.
• Problem Solving
• Identifies an issue and works towards a solution.
• Initiative
• Does the right thing at the right time without being asked?
• Service Orientation
• Deliberately identifies and creates opportunities to enhance each and every individual’s YMCA experience.
• Relationships
• Builds authentic relationships in the service of enhancing individual and team performance to support the Y’s work.
• Relationships
• Builds authentic relationships in the service of enhancing individual and team performance to support the Y’s work.
• Results Oriented
• The ability to lead, manage and achieve identified goals.
• Communication
• Listens and expresses self effectively and in a manner that reflects a true understanding of the needs of the audience.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
NOTE: The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario is committed to providing a barrier-free environment for all stakeholders including our members/participants, employees, job applicants, suppliers, and any visitors who may enter our premises, access our information, or use our services. As an organization, we respect and uphold the requirements set forth under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), and its associated standards and regulations.
Candidates, please be advised that our recruitment process incorporates AI technology for initial application screening. This assists us in efficiently assessing qualifications. Rest assured, our recruiters will additionally review resumes to ensure a fair and accurate assessment is completed.