Fitness Volunteers at the YMCA
Our fitness volunteers undergo many hours of training and mentoring before they take the stage,
and offer the wide variety of fitness classes we all have come to expect and enjoy!
If you have wondered about what it takes or are interested in taking on the certification yourself, continue reading…
Certification Courses
YMCA Group Fitness Strength Instructor Course
This course is designed for people with an interest in teaching strength based fitness classes such as Body Blast, Abs & Core, Bootcamp and Intense Intervals. In this course, you can expect to learn how to instruct a fitness class, the anatomy and physiology behind strength training and have practical hands on learning. The training includes both live classroom learning sessions as well as self learning and online learning. At the end of the course, you will be a certified Group Strength Instructor.
YMCA Group Fitness Cycle Instructor Course
This course is designed for people who want to instruct indoor cycle classes. This course will have you learning cycle drills, anatomy and physiology behind cycling, and lots of practical, hands-on learning. The training includes both live classroom learning sessions as well as self learning and online learning. At the end of the course, you will be a certified Group Cycle Instructor.
YMCA Group Fitness Aquatic Instructor Course
This course is designed for people who want to instruct aquatic-based fitness classes. This course will have you learning anatomy and physiology, water based drills, water mechanics and lots of practical, hands-on learning. The training includes both live classroom learning sessions as well as self learning and online learning. At the end of the course, you will be a certified Group Aquatic Instructor.
Why Volunteer?
“The chance to give back to the community”
“It’s a good way to stay motivated”
“Keeping current with fitness trends”
“…the wide variety of classes offered – there really is something for everyone, which leads to a feeling of inclusiveness”
To become a YMCA Volunteer, an interview process is required.
For more information, or to apply please contact:
Janelle Konkel
janelle.konkel@regina.ymca.ca
