Wellness Coordinator

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Halifax; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary YMCA membership to our H

Access to Y at Home for virtual fitnes

Discounts on YMCA childcare and camp

Job summary

Kaizen Lab Inc. is seeking a Wellness Coordinator to support the Live Well Department at the John W. Lindsay YMCA in Halifax.

The role focuses on coordinating health and fitness programs for participants with chronic conditions or inactivity, providing administrative, logistical, and on-the-ground support to staff, volunteers, and participants. You will help ensure a safe, welcoming environment, assist with program setup, welcome participants, and help collect data for program evaluation.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a university/college program in Kinesiology, PE, Recreation Leadership, or related field.
• YMCA certification and/or Can-Fit Pro registration in PT/Group Fitness is an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills including tact, diplomacy, and rapport-building.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setup, organization, and flow of wellness programs and classes.
• Welcome participants, provide guidance on facility use, and ensure comfort in the program environment.
• Provide a safe, supportive, and motivating environment for adults working toward health and wellness goals.
• Support data collection for program tracking and evaluation.
• Complete various program administrative tasks.
• Provide excellent service to YMCA members and visitors by following the Y Way Standards.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Microsoft Office

Education

Currently enrolled in University/College in Kinesiology or related

YMCA certification and/or Can-Fit Pro registration (asset)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Location: John W. Lindsay YMCA
Program: Live Well Department
Position Status: Full-Time Contract (July 6 – August 31)
Compensation: $18/hr

There is potential inside all of us – we all have it in usto shine.

Every charity exists to help solve a problem – our charityexists to help solve many: childcare shortages, social isolation, mental healthchallenges, access to wellness, and more. Our network spans 100+ programlocations across HRM and the province, meeting urgent community needs in mentalhealth supports, accessible childcare, newcomer support, safe spaces for youth,labour market navigation, wellness programming, and community-building forisolated older adults.

We give people the tools, encouragement, and safe space todiscover their inner strength. When someone knows they have support in theircorner, they realize they can do more than they ever thought possible. Yoursupport, expertise, and guidance help people ignite their full potential andshape our neighbourhoods into vibrant, healthy communities.

With us at their side, they can Shine On.

As part of your total compensation:

• Complimentary YMCA membership to our Health & Fitness facilities


• Access to Y at Home for virtual fitness programs


• Discounts on YMCA childcare and camp programs

About the Role

The Wellness Coordinator supports the successful operationof the Live Well Department, helping ensure smooth coordination of health andfitness programs designed for individuals impacted by chronic conditions,injuries, or long-term inactivity. This role provides administrative,logistical, and on-the-ground support to program staff, volunteers, andparticipants, helping create a safe and welcoming environment.

In This Role, You Will

• Assistwith setup, organization, and flow of wellness programs and classes


• Welcomeparticipants, provide guidance on facility use, and ensure comfort in theprogram environment


• Provide a safe, supportive, and motivating environment for adults working toward health and wellness goals


• Support data collection for program tracking and evaluation


• Complete various program administrative tasks


• Provide excellent service to YMCA members and visitors by following the Y Way Standards, including:
  
  
  
  • Greetingmembers within 5 feet and acknowledging members within 10 feet
  
  
  • Acknowledgingmembers waiting for service and asking questions to determine their needs
  
  
  • Watchingfor members who appear to need assistance and proactively offering help
  
  
  
  


• Takeownership in maintaining clean and tidy spaces, ensuring staff and volunteers complete cleaning checklists
  
  
  
  • Ensureprogram equipment is returned to proper locations
  
  
  • Cleanor tidy common areas as needed (garbage, towels, water spills, openlockers, etc.)
  
  
  • Reportunresolved cleaning issues to facilities, supervisors, or the cleaningmanager
  
  
  
  


• Buildmember connections and ensure participants follow YMCA etiquette and safeequipment use


• Ensurecompliance with all safety requirements, industry standards, and childsafeguarding processes

Education and Skills Qualifications

• Currentlyenrolled in a University or College program in Kinesiology, PhysicalEducation, Recreation Leadership, or a related field


• YMCAcertification and/or Can-Fit Pro registration in Personal Training/GroupFitness is an asset


• Excellentverbal and written communication skills


• Stronginterpersonal skills including tact, diplomacy, and rapport-building


• Strongattention to detail


• Flexibilityto work irregular hours


• Intermediateproficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program and is open to applicants between the ages of 15 and 30, in accordancewith program eligibility requirements.

Required Background Checks

All successful candidates must provide:

• Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Check, and Child Abuse Register Check (less than 6 months old), if 18+


• Valid Intermediate Workplace First Aid and CPR-C

Background checks are reviewed individually. Offenses, ifany, are assessed based on role requirements and Child Safeguarding standardsand may not automatically disqualify candidates.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

The YMCA is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, andequitable workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. Wewelcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including Black,Indigenous, People of Colour, racially diverse individuals, 2SLGBTQIA+community members, gender-diverse people, people with disabilities, members ofethnic or faith groups, foreign-born residents, and veterans.

If you require accommodation during the hiring process,please inform us in advance so we can arrange appropriate support.