If the following sounds like a good day at work, then this job might be for you!
Reporting directly to the Manager of Community programs, the Yoga Instructor will include the following:
- Deliver chair yoga class for one hour twice a week including prep time, and check-in's with the team and manager
- Ensure the safety of participants during exercise, adapt programming and exercise to meet mobility and capability levels,
- Respond appropriately to emergency and first aid incidents
- Build community relationships with participants to create belonging long-term relationships
- Ability to work independently and make decisions with minimal support
- Function as a positive role model by demonstrating YMCA core values (honesty, caring, inclusiveness, responsibility, respect).
We'd love to hear from people with:
- A valid health and exercise certification including: Yoga Instructor courses 100hr/200hr, BCRPA and CFES, CSEP
- Current Standard First Aid with CPR-C
- Valid drivers license and access to a vehicle
- Experience teaching yoga and chair yoga is an asset
- Communication skills and experience working with seniors
Competencies:
- Commitment to Mission, Vision, and Values: Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and appreciation for the mission, vision, and values of the YMCA of Southern Interior BC.
- Service Orientated: Deliberately identifies and creates opportunities to enhance everyone’s YMCA experience. Creates action plans to resolve any service gap areas.
- Relationship Building and Collaboration: Builds positive interactions, listens attentively, and communicates effectively to create an open communication environment. Share information, best practices, and resources with colleagues.
The YMCA’s Commitment to Trust, Safety and Equality:
As part of a trusted charitable organization, you can expect to receive excellent services and safety training throughout your YMCA career. As the first step in your journey, you will be required to:
- Provide 3 references of a professional nature (e.g. Employer, Supervisor or Colleague)
- Provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check Check/Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding your start date. 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 color and ethnicity, Indigenous persons (First Nations, Metis, and Inuit), and people of all sexual orientations and genders.
Application Deadline: June 15, 2026
