Fitness Instructor

Mississauga, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 10, 2026
1 position

$35–$40 / hour

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Employment type: Part-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Apply by: Dec 19, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 24 hours per week

Job summary

Effectively plan and lead group exercise classes while ensuring a safe, fun, and motivating environment for all participants. Provide quality customer service, maintain professional standards, and promote fitness programs to community members.

Job details

Req ID: 28666Vacancy Type: Part-Time Number of Positions: 5 Closing Date: 12/18/2026Job Summary Effectively plan and lead a group exercise format, specific to the outline provided. The key result is for all participants to feel successful and positive, realizing value for time and quality in the product and experience. Lead, coach, provide guidance and motivation with the goal of the program to be safe, fun and effective. Duties and Responsibilities Creates a safe and effective class plan specific to the format outlined using sound training principles. Include exercises and modifications that provide a variety of options for comfort and intensity to ensure that all participants feel safe and successful. Plans and prepares music appropriate for the class format and the participants’ needs and preferences. Present and instruct the group exercise format specific to the outline provided. Provide verbal, visual and kinesthetic cueing for exercises and technique to appeal to a variety of learning styles. Provide permission and options with verbal and/or visual demonstrations of options and modifications for exercises for comfort and to vary intensity. Provide a combination of education and motivation appropriate to the format and participant group. Engages with other staff with a positive and cooperative approach to best utilize facilities, space and serve participants. Supports objectives and goals of all fitness programs through quality instruction, supervision and excellent customer and staff relations. Conducts themselves inside and outside of the class in a positive and professional manner that is consistent with the City of Mississauga. Promotes other classes and programs to encourage and inform participants. Effectively provide quality customer service and act as a knowledgeable resource to participants Responds to customer needs and questions with accurate information and/or guidance to resources being responsible and acting within scope of knowledge and service. Reaches out to the Supervisor or MOD when questions are beyond scope of service and specific to the facility and/or City of Mississauga programs and services. Skills and Qualifications Experience teaching multi-level group exercise classes with a variety of formats Ability to demonstrate and perform physical exercises while instructing Work is performed primarily in a community centre environment Group Exercise Certification by a recognized association including Can Fit Pro, ACE, OFC or equivalent with annual renewals provided for validation. A valid Basic First Aid (previously Emergency First Aid) and CPR B certification will be required of the successful candidate, as a condition of employment, at their own expense, prior to their start date A Level 3 – Vulnerable Check will be required of the successful candidate, as a condition of employment, at their own expense, to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted. Hourly Rate/Salary: 34.90 - 39.89 Grade: PH Hours of Work: up to 24 Work Location: Meadowvale CC Organization Unit: CMS/Meadowvale Fitness Department/Division/Section: CMS/Community Services Dept , CMS/Recreation & Culture Division , Program Delivery Non-Union/Union: Non Union The City of Mississauga may use artificial intelligence (AI) technology in sourcing and/or screening candidates for some positions; however, it is not used in selecting final candidates. Applicants applying to this posting may be considered for the same position(s) should another vacancy occur within six months from the date of this posting, unless the requirement to repost is expressed differently in a Collective Agreement. If you are selected for an interview and your proposed transfer or promotion results in a real or perceived conflict of interest in relation to the Employment of Relatives Corporate Policy and Procedure, you must notify the Human Resources Representative as soon as possible. If you are selected for an interview you are expected to disclose all current positions held in the City, whether full time or part time. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent. Learn more about the City’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Accommodations The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please complete the following Accommodation Request Form and have it emailed to recruitment.accommodation@mississauga.ca citing the Job ID and Job Title. This will inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold a recognized group exercise certification and possess valid Basic First Aid and CPR B certifications. A successful vulnerable sector criminal record check is also required as a condition of employment.