Are you passionate about health and fitness?
YMCA fitness certification courses will equip you with the skills to teach an engaging class and the flexibility to adjust exercises to suit varying ability levels.
The following courses are available to YMCA staff and volunteers only.
NOTE: You will be required to take classes during the course and teach classes after the course before becoming YMCA-certified.
Courses and Training Opportunities
YMCA Cardio & Strength Course
Location: Kelowna Family YMCA
Instructor: Tiffany Moffatt
Contact: tiffany.moffatt@ymcasibc.ca
Spring Dates: Saturdays, April 11–May 2, 2026
Time: 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
Fall Dates: Saturdays, October 17–November 7, 2026
Time: 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
Pre-Requisites: Valid CPR-C certification, 8 hour online basic theory
Course Details: 36 hours of in-class instruction followed by practical mentorship and final evaluation.
YMCA Aquafit Course
Location: H2O Adventure + Fitness Centre
Instructors: Maria D'Vaz & Ana-Maria Kiss
Contact: mariadvaz@ymcasibc.ca | ana-maria.kiss@ymcasibc.ca
Dates: Sundays, April 12–26, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Pre-Requisites: Valid CPR-C certification, 8 hour online basic theory
Course Details: 15 hours of in-class instruction, followed by practical mentorship and evaluation.
YMCA Personal Training Course
Location: Kelowna Downtown Y
Instructors: Blake Green & Collin Polmear
Contact: blake.green@ymcasibc.ca | collin.polmear@ymcasibc.ca
Dates:Saturdays, May 2–June 13, 2026
*no class May 16
Time: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Pre-Requisites: Valid CPR-C certification, 8 hour online basic theory
Course Details: 36 hours of in-class instruction, followed by practical mentorship and evaluation.
Annual YMCA Fitness Conference
Location: TBD
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Time: 7 a.m.–5 p.m.
YMCA Cycle Course
Location: H2O Adventure + Fitness Centre
Instructors: Meghan Langill & Emily Wallace
Contact: meghan.langill@ymcasibc.ca | emily.wallace@ymcasibc.ca
Dates: Saturdays, September 26 & October 3, 2026
Time:s 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Pre-Requisites: Valid CPR-C certification, 8 hour online basic theory
Course Details: 15 hours of in-class instruction, followed by practical mentorship and evaluation.
YMCA Yoga Course
Location: H2O Adventure + Fitness Centre
Instructor: Maria D'Vaz
Contact: maria.dvaz@ymcasibc.ca
Dates: Sundays, October 18–November 22, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Pre-Requisites: Valid CPR-C certification, 8 hour online basic theory
Course Details: 36 hours of in-class instruction, followed by practical mentorship and evaluation.
Please reach out to us!
If you're interested in helping others lead a healthier lifestyle at the Y, we'd love to chat with you about our fitness certification programs.
If you are not a current volunteer, please Apply to Volunteer or contact volunteer@ymcasibc.ca.
If you already volunteer at the Y, please contact Emily at emily.wallace@ymcasibc.ca.
Become a YMCA Volunteer
When volunteering with the YMCA of Southern Interior BC, you will learn from a skilled team, while contributing to the growth and potential of those attending, and yourself. Many of our volunteers have gone on to become full-time staff members, so there is room to grow with us.