Adult/Older Adult Fitness Program Instructor-NC501

Job summary

Lead safe, engaging fitness programs for adults and older adults aged 55 and over, and create program plans using resources provided by supervisors. Maintain attendance and safety records, provide customer service, communicate supply needs, monitor equipment and facilities, and support inclusive and safe recreation programs.

Job details

File Number: 4072 Employee Group: Casual Service Area: Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services Division: Recreation and Culture ​Job Type: Casual # of Openings: 2 Summary: Recreation programs provide all citizens the opportunity to improve self-esteem, motor skills, creativity, physical fitness, and social skills through a variety of crafts, arts, and physical activities.Role: Reporting to a Supervisor, Recreation Services, the Adult/Older Adult Fitness Instructor is responsible for leading high-quality fitness programs at specific site locations throughout the City of London. This casual position works as part of a team in a public facing fast paced environment ensuring recreation programs are run efficiently to meet the needs of the participants while providing excellent customer service to City of London patrons and volunteers.Job Responsibilities Lead high quality fitness programs for adults and older adults 55+ that ensure participants are fully engaged and having fun in a safe environment. Create and implement program plans with the support of resources provided by Supervisors. Maintain daily records of attendance, accident reports, injuries, and safety checks. Demonstrate excellent customer service skills and a positive and professional attitude when communicating with participants, the public, school personnel and co-workers. Communicate program supply needs to Coordinator/ Supervisor as required. Ensure that equipment and facilities are in safe working condition and report any concerns to Coordinator/Supervisor. Assist with the distribution of program literature as required. Demonstrate commitment to anti-racism, anti-oppression, and human rights through practices and interactions with community partners, employees and individuals and support programs and initiatives that reflect this commitment. Demonstrate commitment and adherence to Health and Safety legislation and programs; actively promote a culture of safety. Perform other related duties as assigned by Supervisor. Qualifications: Experience working with adults in a recreation environment, with a minimum of one year fitness teaching experience an asset. Certification in fitness required: Can Fit Pro (FIS), Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP), Center of Activity and Aging (SFIC) or equivalent. Standard or Intermediate First Aid (prior to the start of the program). Vulnerable Sector Police Check (VSPC) (Prior to the start of the program). Skills and Abilities: Experience working with adults in a recreation environment, with a minimum of one year fitness teaching experience an asset. Certification in fitness required: Can Fit Pro (FIS), Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP), Center of Activity and Aging (SFIC) or equivalent. Standard or Intermediate First Aid (prior to the start of the program). Vulnerable Sector Police Check (VSPC) (Prior to the start of the program). Other Information: • Wage range: $23–$31 per hour• Anticipated start date: Winter 2027

What you’ll do

Lead safe, engaging fitness programs for adults and older adults aged 55 and over, and create program plans using resources provided by supervisors. Maintain attendance and safety records, provide customer service, communicate supply needs, monitor equipment and facilities, and support inclusive and safe recreation programs.

Requirements

Fitness certification from CanFitPro, CSEP, the Centre for Activity and Aging, or an equivalent organization is required, along with Standard or Intermediate First Aid and a Vulnerable Sector Police Check before the program begins. Experience working with adults in a recreation setting is required; at least one year of fitness teaching experience is an asset.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Fitness Instruction
• Program Planning
• Adult Recreation
• Older Adult Fitness
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Attendance Recordkeeping
• Accident Reporting
• Safety Checks
• Equipment Safety
• Facility Safety
• Teamwork
• Anti-Racism
• Anti-Oppression
• Health And Safety
• Professionalism
• First Aid
• Teaching
• Creativity
• Exercise Physiology
• Fitness Training
• Physical Fitness
• Social Skills

Job areas

• Sports & Recreation
• Customer Service & Support
• Education
• Security & Safety
• Adult Program Director
• Adult Basic Education / Literacy Instructor
• Special Needs Teachers
• Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors

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