Group Fitness Instructor

Job summary

Plan and lead safe, engaging group exercise classes for participants with varied fitness levels, demonstrating proper technique and providing modifications as needed. Build positive participant relationships, support retention and program promotion, collaborate with staff, and handle attendance records, equipment preparation, and studio organization.

Job details

Company Description Bao Institute for Healthy Living is a wellness-focused organization dedicated to helping community members build sustainable healthy lifestyles. The institute offers a range of fitness classes, personal training, and holistic wellness services designed for diverse ages and abilities. Located in Georgetown, ON, Bao Institute emphasizes a supportive, inclusive environment where participants feel motivated and encouraged. Team members collaborate to deliver safe, engaging, and effective programs that promote physical health, mental well-being, and long-term habit change. Role Description This is a on-site Group Fitness Instructor role based in Georgetown, ON. The Group Fitness Instructor will plan and lead safe, effective, and engaging group exercise classes for participants with varying fitness levels. Responsibilities include designing class formats, demonstrating exercises with proper technique, monitoring participant safety, and providing modifications as needed. The role also involves building positive relationships with participants, answering questions, supporting member retention efforts, and collaborating with other staff to promote institute programs and events. Administrative tasks may include maintaining attendance records, preparing equipment, and ensuring studio spaces organized. Qualifications Candidates should possess strong Group Exercise and Fitness Instruction skills, with the ability to lead diverse class formats. Candidates should possess excellent Customer Service skills to create a welcoming, inclusive, and engaging environment for all participants. Candidates should possess fitness Industry knowledge to provide safe guidance, appropriate modifications, and basic coaching on exercise technique. Candidates should possess effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and support individuals and groups. Relevant certifications in group fitness, personal training, or related fields from recognized organizations (e.g., canfitpro, ACE, NASM) are preferred. Current CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain within a specified timeframe, is beneficial. Experience working in a fitness or wellness environment, particularly in group settings, is an asset. Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends, as required by class schedules.

What you’ll do

Plan and lead safe, engaging group exercise classes for participants with varied fitness levels, demonstrating proper technique and providing modifications as needed. Build positive participant relationships, support retention and program promotion, collaborate with staff, and handle attendance records, equipment preparation, and studio organization.

Requirements

Candidates should have group exercise and fitness instruction skills, customer service ability, fitness industry knowledge, and strong communication and interpersonal skills. Relevant fitness certifications are preferred; current CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain them is beneficial, and group fitness experience and flexible availability are assets.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Group Exercise Instruction
• Fitness Class Planning
• Exercise Demonstration
• Participant Safety Monitoring
• Exercise Modifications
• Customer Service
• Fitness Industry Knowledge
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Motivation and Coaching
• Relationship Building
• Attendance Recordkeeping
• Equipment Preparation
• Studio Organization

Job areas

• Sports & Recreation
• Customer Service & Support
• Healthcare