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About the Role

We are looking for energetic Run Club Volunteers to help lead our weekly community runs. This role involves fostering a supportive environment where runners of all levels feel welcome, safe, and motivated, while assisting Health and Wellness Staff and acting as a positive role model.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading group runs, ensuring the group stays together and follows the designated route
• Ensure all Run Club safety guidelines and traffic rules are being followed
• Orient new members to the run routes, pacing groups, and club structure
• Assist with the setup and teardown of run-related equipment or hydration stations
• Build positive relationships with YMCA staff, volunteers, and members
• Maintain excellent communication with Health and Wellness Staff regarding attendance or route issues
• Complete all online trainings, program training, and Volunteer WHY School
• Be an Ambassador for the YMCA within the local running community

Requirements

• Minimum age: volunteers as young as the summer they are entering grade 9
• Understanding of physical fitness principles
• Original Criminal Reference Check with a Vulnerable Sector Screening less than 6 months old for volunteers 18 years and older
• Minimum commitment of 4 months, 2 hours/week

Skills

• Standard First Aid and CPR-C preferred
• Experience working or volunteering in physical fitness preferred
• Fun, friendly and enthusiastic
• Excellent customer service skills
• Hardworking, dependable and a team player

Location

• Centre Branch YMCA
• North London Athletic Fields
• Spring Bank Park

Work Type

• Volunteer
• Part-time

Experience Level

• Entry Level

Benefits

• Complimentary YMCA personal membership to Health & Fitness facilities
• Be part of a caring and supportive network of people to help each other succeed
• Contribute to real, meaningful impact in the lives of children and youth

About the Company

• YMCA of Southwestern Ontario was founded in 1856 and has over 200 locations from Goderich to Point Pelee, and Windsor to Woodstock.
• We are one of the largest not-for-profit providers of licensed childcare in Canada and have over 100 school age programs across our regions.
• We also offer settlement services to newcomers, employment programs, mental health support, and youth programs.
• The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario operates two overnight camps, one in Point Pelee National Park, and one on Beausoleil Island in Muskoka.
• We also have 13 Health & Fitness branches across Southwestern Ontario.
• At the Y, our people are central to delivering our mission.
• We are committed to the development of healthy communities and welcome people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities.
• We provide valuable training and development opportunities to help our team members grow professionally and personally.

Equal Opportunity

• All employees and volunteers are required to provide a current satisfactory Criminal Record and may require a Vulnerable Sector Search as a condition of their employment.
• Police Record checks are reviewed on an individual basis, and the offense(s) - if any - is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirements of the position, therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered gainful employment or a volunteer position.