Why Work for the Y?

The YMCA of Greater Toronto aspires to be a great work place committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, where different backgrounds, experiences, and identities are appreciated and celebrated. Guided by our shared values — kindness, well-being, integrity, inclusiveness, respect, and optimism — the YMCA provides thousands of employees with meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. We recognize the contributions of our staff through innovative practices, great benefits, and growth opportunities.

Nature and scope

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity offering opportunities for personal growth, community involvement and leadership. The Steve & Sally Stavro Family YMCA Centre is one of eleven full service health and fitness centres in the Greater Toronto Area that provides a variety of health, fitness, recreation and community programs. This incredible new 60,000 square foot YMCA located in the East End of Toronto will provide a wide range of services and programs to support the physical, social, and mental health of people living and working in this community.

The Personal Trainer provides one-on-one specialized training in the form of personal training. This position may also provide program coverage when required in all areas of Individual Conditioning (Fitness Assessment, Small Group Program delivery, Individual Program Design, Free Weight and Conditioning Room Orientations, etc.) and assists in all Health and Fitness program areas ensuring that all members have a positive experience in a safe, friendly and welcoming environment.

Responsibilities

• Delivers Personal Training sessions in small group and one-on-one format in a manner that is consistent with YMCA standards, mission, values, goals and practices, including Priority Sam Standards
• Ensures appropriate policies and procedures are implemented and monitored to ensure safe and effective member and volunteer participation.
• Prepares and sets up program equipment/rooms and cleans and tidies up equipment/rooms after use, reporting any repairs to supervisor.
• Organizes and administers a case management approach in managing relationships with participants and ensures they are comfortable and successful in the program to assist them to achieve their personal health goals.
• Utilizes systems and technologies available in the YMCA to deliver Personal Training and track required information
• Provides reports and additional information to supervisor when requested
• Tracks client attendance
• Manages client and potential client communication in a timely and professional manner, adhering to best practices as determined by YMCA policies and procedures
• Builds relationship with members and seeks opportunities to share the YMCA story and educates members and guests on the YMCA as a Charity.
• Ensures qualifications and certifications as required by the YMCA and regulatory standards are current at all times.
• Is available for the minimum required commitment of hours as determined by the supervisor based on centre needs.
• Actively participates in scheduled training, meetings and special events.
• In collaboration with individual program members, program volunteers and YMCA program staff, assists and encourages program members to access additional appropriate programs offered at this location.
• Demonstrates appropriate behaviours in line with our Mission, Vision and Values as reflected in our YMCA competencies; takes a member focused approach to increase their understanding of programs offered across the Association.Represents the YMCA and the Association in a professional manner
• Understands the legal responsibilities and moral imperative to report suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services.
• Understands the importance of the volunteer staff partnership and integrates the value of philanthropy and volunteerism in dealings with members, volunteers, donors and staff.
• Performs other related duties to fulfill commitment to quality programs for all members as assigned from time to time by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Certified Personal Trainer and/or YMCA Personal Training Certification (or equivalent)
• Diploma in Health Education or equivalent an asset
• Previous experience in developing individual fitness programs and coaching individuals to achieve results
• Certified Fitness Consultant (CFC) an asset
• Current Standard First Aid/CPR required
• Ability to instruct various group fitness classes an asset
• Sales and/or customer service experience, preferably in a membership/client based environment an asset
• Well developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers
• Excellent written communication skills
• Commitment to working in a socially inclusive environment responding with sensitivity and personal awareness to the diverse needs of members including visible and non-visible dimensions of diversity
• Ability to encourage and motivate members, and volunteers, acknowledge and appreciate achievements and contributions
• Flexibility regarding work schedules, including days, evenings and weekends
• The position requires the following Association Competencies: advanced competence in: Effective Interpersonal Communications; being Member Focused; fundamental competence in: Ethics and Self-Management; Relationship Building and Partnering; being Results Focused; Teamwork and Collaboration; Valuing Diversity & Social Inclusion.

Job offers are contingent upon 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.

If you are hired, prior to your start date and as a condition of your employment, you will be required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have a valid medical or other Human Rights Code-related exemption.