Fitness Programs Lead & Team Supervisor

YMCA of Greater Vancouver; Surrey; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA Gym Membership and/or Y@Home

Training and Professional Development

Extended Health and Dental Benefits

Employee assistance program

Reduced childcare rates

Charitable community impact

Job summary

YMCA BC seeks a Fitness Supervisor to develop and deliver high‑quality fitness programs, lead Personal Trainers and volunteers, and uphold safety standards. You will create diverse schedules engaging members of all fitness levels and coordinate with other teams to improve member satisfaction and retention.

The role requires multiple years of supervisory and fitness leadership experience, certifications in group fitness and CPR/First Aid, and a commitment to YMCA values and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years supervisory experience.
• Minimum five years’ experience in fitness/health and wellness environments.
• Current YMCA Group Fitness Instructor Certification or equivalent.
• Personal Training Certification an asset.
• Experience training and supervising staff and volunteer teams.
• Experience instructing Group Fitness classes.
• Proven knowledge in exercise science, nutrition, choreography, and fitness trends.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR‑C & AED certificate.
• Post-Secondary education or degree in Physical Education or related field an asset.
• 3 satisfactory references and background checks required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the delivery of high‑quality fitness programs meeting YMCA standards.
• Recruit, train, support, and recognize group fitness volunteers.
• Hire, onboard, and manage Personal Trainers and oversee program delivery.
• Ensure safety of participants, staff, and property per YMCA policies.
• Oversee fitness floor and equipment; report issues and suggest improvements.
• Partner with the Member Experience Team to enhance satisfaction and retention.
• Provide operational oversight as Duty Staff when required.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Fitness/health industry experience

Group Fitness Instructor Certification

Personal Training Certification

Staff and volunteer training

Group Fitness instruction

Exercise science knowledge

First Aid & CPR-C & AED

Physical Education degree asset

References & background check

Education

Post-secondary education or degree in Physical Education or related field

Job description

YMCA BC seeks a Fitness Supervisor to develop and deliver high‑quality fitness programs, lead Personal Trainers and volunteers, and uphold safety standards. You will create diverse schedules engaging members of all fitness levels and coordinate with other teams to improve member satisfaction and retention.

The role requires multiple years of supervisory and fitness leadership experience, certifications in group fitness and CPR/First Aid, and a commitment to YMCA values and safety.