Position

Salary Band

Hourly Rate

Karate Instructor

N

$20.50

Instructor Child and Youth Program Sports

M

$20.99

Check out the YMCA’s total compensation package!

Locations:

Brampton YMCA

Central YMCA

Cooper Koo YMCA

The McDonald Family YMCA

Mississauga YMCA

North York YMCA

Oshawa YMCA

The Steve and Sally Stavro Family YMCA

West End YMCA

The YMCA at the David Braley Vaughan Centre

Hours: 37.5 per week

Employment Type: Contract Part-Time Hourly, 10-Weeks (Existing Vacancy)

Number of Vacancies: Multiple

Anticipated Start Date: June 29, 2026

Deadline to Apply: May 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Be the Spark! Join our dynamic Health and Fitness team, where every day is different, and you will always be engaged with meaningful work!

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity offering opportunities for personal growth, community involvement and leadership. Our full service health and fitness centres across the Greater Toronto Area provide a variety of health, fitness, recreation and community programs to thousands of members, including children, youth and adults, who represent the diversity of Greater Toronto and its communities.

In these roles, you will:

Karate Instructor Responsibilities:

• Instruct participants in the YMCA Karate Program.

• Develop and implement sequential weekly lesson plans based on the YMCA program syllabus.

• Assist the Lead Instructor with Gradings.

• Recognize participant learning styles and deliver content accordingly.

• Coach and develop participants for success.

• Communicate (verbally and in writing) each child's progress to parents and Supervisor.

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date weekly progress sheets and records for participants.

• Take attendance, ensuring participants are signed into and out of the program.

• Take down equipment as required, simultaneously checking that equipment is safe and in good repair (report immediately all malfunctions and remove the damaged equipment immediately from circulation).

• Build relationships with members and seek opportunities to share the YMCA story and educate members and guests about the YMCA as a Charity.

• Ensure qualifications and certifications as required by the YMCA and regulatory standards are current at all times.

• Actively participate in scheduled programs, meetings, and special events.

• Collaborate with individual program members, program volunteers, and YMCA program staff, assisting and encouraging program members to access additional appropriate programs offered at this location.

• Perform other duties as assigned

Instructor Child and Youth Program Sports Responsibilities:

• Deliver course content and examine participants following established YMCA criteria.

• Develop and implement sequential weekly lesson plans.

• Recognize participant learning styles and deliver content accordingly.

• Coach and develop participants to meet success.

• Communicate (verbal and written) child's progress to parents and Supervisor.

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date weekly progress sheets and records for participants.

• Take attendance, ensure participants are signed into and out of the program.

• Set up and take down recreational, program and other equipment as required, check that equipment is safe and in good repair (reporting immediately all malfunctions and remove damaged equipment immediately from circulation).

• Participate actively in scheduled programs, meetings, and special events.

• Assist and encourage program members to access additional appropriate programs offered at this location, in collaboration with individual program members, program volunteers, and YMCA program staff.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

You bring:

Canada Summer Jobs Criteria:

• Be between 16 to 30 years of age at the start of the employment;
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
• It is a funding requirement of this position that candidates must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment

Karate Instructor Qualifications:

• Current Standard First Aid & CPR level C or Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C & AED is an asset
• Minimum 1 year of active Karate training
• Experience teaching Youth Leadership an asset

Instructor Child and Youth Program Sports Qualifications:

• Diploma or degree in field related to working with children or youth or equivalent experience
• Current certifications in the following Lifesaving Society awards: Standard First Aid & CPR level C or Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C & AED is an asset
• Current NCCP Basketball Coaching certification (Learn to Train level)
• Minimum 1-year previous experience Instructing Children and Teens in Basketball
• Good theoretical and practical knowledge of various stages of child and youth development through previous related experience and continuing professional development
• Ability to encourage and motivate members and volunteers and acknowledge and appreciate achievements and contributions
• Evidence continuing professional development in working with children and youth

General Qualifications:

• Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Flexibility regarding schedule, including days, evenings and weekends

• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging

What you need to succeed:

• Commitment to the YMCA’s Mission, Vision and Values

• Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services

• YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter

Why work for the YMCA?

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work. We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. See what you can expect from the YMCA here.

Joining the Y means contributing to over 170 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services like health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors. Learn more in our 2025–2030 strategic plan, Greater Together*,* which outlines how we are focused on boosting well-being and promoting equity across the Greater Toronto Area.

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in enrich the experiences of our participants and our team. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people/people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, disabled people/people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.

In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Within the first four months and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required. Learn more about these checks here.

The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.

Check out the next steps in our recruitment process and see what others are saying about working at the YMCA.