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About the Role

We are looking for enthusiastic Run Club Volunteers to support our weekly YMCA Run Club. This role involves creating a welcoming, supportive, and encouraging environment for participants of all abilities, fostering connections, building confidence, and making every runner feel like they belong.

Responsibilities

• Assist and build positive relationships with YMCA members, staff, volunteers, and Run Club participants.
• Support Health and Wellness Staff by helping to create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive running environment.
• Demonstrate the YMCA mission and core values while acting as positive role models within the running community.
• Welcome and support participants of all running abilities.
• Assist in leading group runs, ensuring the group stays together and follows the designated route.
• Promote and follow all Run Club safety guidelines and road safety practices.
• Help orient new participants to Run Club routes.
• Encourage and motivate participants throughout the run.
• Assist with attendance tracking and participant check-ins when required.
• Communicate any concerns, incidents, or route issues to Health and Wellness Staff.
• Complete all online trainings, program training, and Volunteer WHY School.
• Act as an ambassador for the YMCA and promote a positive Run Club culture.

Requirements

• Minimum age: volunteers as young as the summer they are entering grade 9.
• Interest in running, fitness and healthy living.
• Standard First Aid and CPR‐C preferred.
• Original Criminal Reference Check with a Vulnerable Sector Screening less than 6 months old for volunteers 18 years and older.
• Fun, friendly and enthusiastic.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Dependable, responsible and a team player.
• Genuinely interested in supporting others and being a part of the YMCA community.
• Minimum commitment of 4 months, 2 hours/week.
• 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.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Customer service skills

Location

• Stoney Creek 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
• 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.
• One of the largest not-for-profit providers of licensed child care in Canada with over 100 school age programs.
• Offers settlement services to newcomers, employment programs, and youth programs.
• Operates one overnight camp on Beausoleil Island in Muskoka, YMCA Camp Queen Elizabeth.
• Has 13 Health & Fitness branches across Southwestern Ontario.
• Committed to the development of healthy communities and welcomes people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities.
• Provides valuable training and development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity

• We welcome people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities.