Fitness Instructor (Neighbourhood Programs and Services)

Job summary

The instructor will lead safe and engaging group fitness classes for older adults, including Zumba and chair fitness. Responsibilities include managing equipment, maintaining attendance records, and ensuring participant safety and wellbeing.

Job details

Overview Provides safe, engaging, and effective fitness instruction for older adults in a variety of group fitness formats, including Zumba Gold, Zumba Toning, Chair Fitness, and Gentle Movement classes. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, experience working with older adults, and a commitment to fostering healthy, active lifestyles in a welcoming and supportive environment. Programs are currently offered weekday mornings, afternoons, and Saturday afternoons. This position will initially instruct one to three programs on Saturdays during the fall session (approximately 1-6 hours per week) based on participant registration and program demand. Responsibilities Prepares and conducts appropriate programs for participants following required standards. Demonstrates and instructs assigned activities and techniques using established teaching methodology and procedures; provides feedback to participants. Explain and ensure safety rules and regulations governing sports, recreation activities and the use of equipment are followed. Assembles supplies and equipment as required. Completes records and reports including class attendance and accident/incident reports. Distributes applicable forms and program information. Ensure safe use, condition and storage of any equipment. Responds to participants’ immediate concerns and or needs and provides customer service. Acts as a liaison between the facility and participants. Provides first aid as required. Performs other related duties as assigned. Education Minimum high school diploma and current technical and practical training in a specific discipline as outlined above and/or be a certified fitness or certified wellness instructor. Certified fitness instructor (Can Fit Pro or equivalent). Experience Minimum of one year of related experience. Experience providing instruction within a program setting. Additional Requirements Ability to support and project values compatible with the organization. Be able to work flexible hours including daytime, evening, weekends, and holidays, depending on the needs of the program. Provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check at your own expense as a condition of employment. Valid Emergency First Aid and CPR Level “C” or willing to obtain prior to start date. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Excellent interpersonal communication (written and oral), customer service, and behaviour management skills. Ability to motivate a diverse group of participants Ability to adapt workouts to different fitness levels and abilities. Skills in customer service and client relationship management Ability to foster a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming environment that promotes positive participation and community engagement. Reliable with a good attitude and employment record.

What you’ll do

The instructor will lead safe and engaging group fitness classes for older adults, including Zumba and chair fitness. Responsibilities include managing equipment, maintaining attendance records, and ensuring participant safety and wellbeing.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma, a certified fitness instructor credential (Can Fit Pro or equivalent), and at least one year of related experience. Valid Emergency First Aid, CPR Level C, and a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check are also required.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• adaptability · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Client Relationship Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Fitness Instruction
• Older Adult Care
• Zumba Gold
• Zumba Toning
• Chair Fitness
• Gentle Movement
• Communication Skills
• Customer Service
• Behavior Management
• First Aid
• CPR
• Client Relationship Management
• Program Planning
• Inclusive Environment
• Adaptability
• Safety Management

Job areas

• Sports & Recreation
• Healthcare
• Government & Public Sector
• Social Services
• Education