Personal Trainer - Part Time

Personal Trainer - Guelph YMCA

Location:

Guelph YMCA, Guelph-Wellington

Employment Type:

Part Time, Contract

Number of Vacancies: 1

Anticipated

Start Date:

February 2026

Contract End Date:
July 26, 2026

Final date to receive applications:
January 30, 2026

Starting Hourly Pay Rate: $17.60-$37.00 per hour

Total Rewards Package:
We believe that everyone has the potential to shine! Our culture is built around connection, celebration, appreciation, and recognition, and it starts with a total rewards package focused on Well-Being.

• At the YMCA of Three Rivers, we value work-life harmony. Part‑time team members start with:
• Vacation earnings of 4% on each pay (increases to 6% after 5 years of continuous employment)
• 3 well‑being days for sick time or proactive self‑care, which can be used as they are earned. Bereavement days are also available.

• A free YMCA membership for you and your family, providing access to our fitness centers.
• Discounts on YMCA programs and services.
• Access to an Employee (and Family) Assistance Program offering free and confidential counseling, resources, and services.

We are a charitable organization proudly serving the communities of Guelph‑Wellington, Stratford‑Perth, and Waterloo Region. We aspire to build connected and resilient communities. Our mission is to make our diverse communities healthier and more vibrant. With dignity and respect, our programs and services inspire individuals to reach their full potential. Learn more about our history, mission, vision, and values.

We strive to be a great place to work for all employees to live in purpose, passion and potential Shine!

We invite you to join us.

You will be part of a vibrant team that provides a safe, supportive and motivating environment for adults to achieve their health and wellness goals. You will help to develop and deliver quality exercise and education programs for healthy members and members who may be inactive and/or dealing with chronic health conditions. You will support members one on one or in a small group as a Personal Trainer, prescribing exercise based on individual needs.

As an adult program staff you will be given hours to work on the fitness floor. Some responsibilities include cleaning equipment, booking new member orientations, building relationships with members, giving free demos and working the floor to build your clientele. Flexible hours – days, evenings and weekends required.

• Personal Training Certification
• Group Fitness Certifications (an asset)
• First Aid/CPR‑C
• A proven track record of interpersonal and relationship building skills with the ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with employees, volunteers and clients. An acceptable police record check will also be required upon hire.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding Child and Youth:
In keeping with our commitment to child and youth safeguarding, job offers are contingent on completing a current Vulnerable Sector Check and employment reference checks. Vulnerable Sector Checks are reviewed individually, and the offense(s) – if any – is considered in the decision‑making process in relation to the requirement of working with children, therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered a position.

Vulnerable Sector Checks must be renewed every three years.

Our Commitment to JAIDE (Justice, Access, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity):
We embrace the values of Justice, Access, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace, welcoming applications from all qualified persons. We encourage Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, 2

SLGBTQIA+ individuals, gender‑diverse people, people with diverse abilities, members of ethnic minorities and faith groups, foreign‑born residents, and veterans to apply. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected group. We are committed to creating…