Fitness Certifications

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. Each course has a minimal fee of $20 an online prerequisite to be completed in advance.

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: April 11, 18, 25 & May 2 2026
Time: Saturdays 8:00am-2:30pm
Fall: Oct 17, 24, 31 & Nov 7 2026
Time: Saturdays 8:00am-2:30pm

Pre-Requisites: Valid CPR-C certification, 8 hour on-line 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: April 12, 19, 26 2026
Time: Sundays 8:30am-4:30pm

Pre-Requisites: Valid CPR-C certification, 8 hour on-line basic theory
Course Details: 15 hours of in-class instruction, followed by practical mentorship and evaluation.

YMCA Personal Training Course

Saturdays, May 2–June 13, 2026
*no class May 16
11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Kelowna Downtown Y

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.