Coach Health Fitness

Quick Facts

• Compensation: $19.14 per hour
• Employment Status: Part-Time
• Reporting to: Manager, Fitness
• Location: Kelowna Family YMCA
• Schedule: Part-Time, including evenings and weekends as required
• Benefits: Professional development opportunities and YMCA staff wellness supports

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, is passionate about health and wellness, and thrives in a dynamic, member-focused environment.

What You Will Do

As a Health & Fitness Coach, you will:

• Build positive and supportive relationships with YMCA members.
• Assist members in feeling comfortable and confident within the wellness centre.
• Provide guidance on equipment usage and facility orientation.
• Promote safe participation in fitness activities and programs.
• Support member retention by creating exceptional experiences.
• Maintain a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful environment.
• Monitor fitness areas to ensure safety and cleanliness standards are met.
• Encourage participation in YMCA programs and services.
• Respond professionally to member questions and concerns.
• Act as a positive ambassador for the YMCA's mission and values.

What You Bring

• A passion for health, fitness, and community wellness.
• Experience working in customer service, recreation, fitness, or wellness environments is an asset.
• Current CPR-C and First Aid certification, or the ability to obtain certification.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to motivate and encourage individuals with varying levels of fitness experience.
• Knowledge of fitness equipment and basic exercise principles is an asset.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Who You Are

• Committed to helping others achieve their health and wellness goals.
• Friendly, welcoming, and approachable.
• Service-oriented and focused on providing exceptional member experiences.
• Collaborative and supportive of team success.
• Dependable, professional, and adaptable.
• Aligned with the YMCA's mission, vision, and values.

Why Join Us

At the YMCA of Southern Interior BC, you'll be part of a purpose-driven organization dedicated to building healthy communities. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of members while working alongside a team that is passionate about wellness, inclusion, and community connection.

Additional Requirements

• Three professional references.
• A satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search.
• Completion of YMCA onboarding and required training.

The YMCA will provide applicable instructions and paperwork.

The YMCA of Southern Interior BC is an equity employer and encourages applications from all individuals who may contribute to the diversity of our workplace. This includes persons with diverse abilities, persons of colour and ethnicity, Indigenous persons (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit), and people of all sexual orientations and genders.

Application Deadline: November 14, 2026.