Why should you join our team?
YMCA Calgary is a charity that ignites the potential in Calgarians. Since our inception in 1902, we have evolved into a vibrant organization operating in every quadrant of the city.
Guided by our core values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility, YMCA Calgary offers a growing hub of programming & services to address the needs of our community including connection and belonging, child-care support, language instruction, mental health support, lowered financial barriers, and more. This impact takes place across our 7 health and wellness facilities, 6 childcare centres, 2 outdoor camps and 12+ community programs, empowering people of all ages and life stages to belong, grow, thrive and lead.
First Aid & CPR Instructor (Part-Time, Contract)
YMCA Calgary
Start Date: Immediately
End Date: January 31st, 2026 (with possibility of annual extension)
Salary: $20.80/hour - $26.00/hour
You can make an impact in the community - locally and across the globe. You will work with a fun culture of people and enjoy many of the benefits and opportunities the YMCA offers:
· Complimentary YMCA Calgary membership including a linked membership for dependent children;
· Program discounts;
· Ongoing leadership development and opportunities;
· Leadership award opportunities;
· Scholarship opportunities;
· Paid recertification and training.
What qualifications are we looking for?
The successful candidates will have the following;
Canadian Red Cross Intermediate First Aid & CPR Instructor Certification;
Strong administrative and organizational skills;
Duty Manager experience considered an asset;
Teaching experience considered an asset;
Health & Safety background considered an asset;
Current Standard First Aid with CPR-C certificated within the last 12 months from an approved AB OHS provider. Asset if certification is issued by one of the following five Canadian organizations: Canadian Red Cross, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Lifesaving Society, St John's Ambulance and/or Canadian Ski Patrol.
Evidence of a clear Police Information Check including a Vulnerable Sector Search;
Three professional references required.
By design the First Aid & CPR Instructor position is a physically demanding position. Candidates should be able to lift and twist with up to 30 lbs. Candidates will be required to travel for their position on a regular basis and will be required to set up and take down tables, chairs, and all required course material and equipment to and from the classroom or teaching space.
What does this role look like at YMCA Calgary?
Report directly to the Senior Health and Safety Manager the Canadian Red Cross First Aid Instructor will:
Act as an Association Instructor for Standard First Aid and CPR, teaching up to 7 recertification courses and 1 original course each month. CPR courses run for 4 hours, Standard First Aid recertification runs for 8 hours and Standard First Aid original courses run for 16 hours with additional set up and take down time.
Teach CPR and Standard First Aid courses
Teach in the evenings (after 4 pm) and weekends (between 9am – 4pm)
Have the ability to travel and teach city wide, including but not limited to, Shawnessy YMCA, South Health Campus YMCA, Brookfield Residential YMCA, Quarry Park Child Development Centre, Remington YMCA, Saddletowne YMCA, Melcor YMCA at Crowfoot and Shane Homes YMCA.
Attend three, three-hour DM in-services each year. (I’d like to keep this in but I imagine it’s budget dependant)
Complete the administration processes for each class, including printing off course rosters, cross referencing rosters with sign in sheets, tracking no-shows, submitting hard and electronic copies to the Red Cross and maintaining and storing records.
Value different opinions and perspectives
Have the ability to navigate the ambiguous
Be a self-directed and independent worker
Have strong communication skills, written and verbal
Be organized and accountable for being prepared prior to each class
Have the ability to be reactive and tailor outcomes to groups needs
What qualities do we look for in YMCA Calgary Staff and Volunteers?
Our diverse team of staff and volunteers are committed to making a positive impact in the community. In addition, they model and are committed to the following competencies:
Developing Self and Others: Developing people with a view toward present and future capacity.
Building Purposeful Relationships: Relating to people authentically with their best in mind.
Creating a Culture of Community: Gathering people to purpose and vision.
Making Intentional Impact: Intending to make a difference every day.
Thinking and Acting Strategically: Applying thoughts, words, and actions in service to the vision.
Applying Business Acumen: Demonstrating excellence in technical skills and stewarding the YMCA Business Model.
Innovating: Ability to know your environment, initiate and respond effectively to changing conditions.
Please note that evidence of a clear Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search is a requirement
YMCA Calgary is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada by way of Canadian Citizenship, Permanent Residency or a valid Canadian work permit. YMCA Calgary is currently not engaged in international recruitment efforts as we are required to demonstrate that we have exhausted all means of recruitment both locally and nationally.
Potential candidates will only be contacted if selected for an interview. This posting will close when a suitable candidate is found.
All applications are to be submitted online but for any position specific concerns or questions, please email careers@ymcacalgary.org.
