Fitness Instructor (Cardio Dance) - Etobicoke/York District

Job summary

The fitness instructor designs, promotes, and implements safe group fitness classes for diverse age groups and abilities. They are also responsible for equipment maintenance, monitoring attendance, and reporting any safety concerns to supervisors.

Job details

Important: Do not apply to this job opportunity if you are a returning City of Toronto employee, instead please complete an online scheduling form. The Community Recreation Branch is responsible for the delivery of high-quality, community-based recreation programs and services to the diverse neighbourhoods of Toronto. We provide a variety of programs that promote the social and physical development for people of all ages, with an emphasis on children and youth. The Community Recreation Branch strives to ensure Toronto residents have positive recreational experiences that enhance quality of life and contribute to lifelong active living. Req ID: 67032 Job Category: Fitness Job Type: Temporary, Part-time Hourly Rate: $31.06 Number of Positions: Talent pool for future vacancies Start Date: TBD Work Location: TBD District: Etobicoke/York Season: Winter Duration: TBD Shift Information: TBD Division: Parks, Forestry & Recreation Section: PFR CR Community Recreation Posting End Date: 09/30/2026 Responsibilities: Designs, promotes and implements fitness classes within the guidelines of a recognized fitness certifying organization. Plans, organizes and instructs safe and enjoyable group fitness classes for all ages and abilities. Sets-up and takes-down all necessary equipment for the class. Reports any incidents/accidents and/or areas of concern to supervisor. Monitors and maintains attendance, fitness passes and memberships. Interacts with staff, participants and the public to provide program information. Ensures safe use, condition and storage of equipment. Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions. Qualifications: Must be minimum 16 years of age. Current Fitness Certification in one of the following: Canfitpro - Fitness Instructor Specialist, Ontario Fitness Council - Fitness Leader, YMCA - Fitness Instructor Experience in planning and implementing a wide variety of fitness classes for all ages and abilities. Technical knowledge of fitness and wellness. Good knowledge and understanding of all relevant regulations, policies and procedures. Must produce original current Emergency First Aid certification as recognized by the WSIB. Degree or diploma in Physical Education/Health, Fitness & Wellness would be an asset. You possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario's Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD). This is a mandatory course that will be provided to you at no cost upon obtaining a conditional offer of employment. You will be provided with course dates and details at that time. We thank all applicants for their submission. Candidates selected to advance beyond the screening stage will be contacted. Be sure to check your email regularly, including junk/spam mail folder, and log in to your profile to see the status of your application under Jobs Applied. Accommodation: If you are an individual who requires accommodation, due to disability under the Ontario Human Rights Code, to apply for this position, please email us at recjobs@toronto.ca, quoting the Requisition ID and the job title. The City is committed to providing Code-protected accommodation throughout its hiring process. Please visit Hiring Policies and Statements for further details. Vulnerable Sector Check: One of the requirements for working with children and vulnerable adults is applicants providing the results of a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC). Once a candidate completes online onboarding documentation, candidates that reside in the City of Toronto (postal code starts with "M") will be sent an email with a voucher code to complete an online VSC application with Toronto Police at no cost. Applicants who reside outside of the City of Toronto will need to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check from their local Police Service at their own cost. For further information on the vulnerable sector screening, please contact your local Police Service.

What you’ll do

The fitness instructor designs, promotes, and implements safe group fitness classes for diverse age groups and abilities. They are also responsible for equipment maintenance, monitoring attendance, and reporting any safety concerns to supervisors.

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 16 years old and hold a current fitness certification from a recognized organization like Canfitpro, Ontario Fitness Council, or YMCA. Additionally, a valid Emergency First Aid certification is mandatory, and a background in Physical Education or Health is considered an asset.

Listed skills

• safety monitoring · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Fitness instruction
• Group fitness
• Cardio dance
• Equipment setup
• Safety monitoring
• Attendance tracking
• Program promotion
• First aid
• Customer service
• Public interaction
• Emergency First Aid
• Planning
• Physical Education
• Working With Children
• Child Development
• Fitness Training
• Forestry
• Scheduling

Job areas

• Sports & Recreation
• Government & Public Sector
• Education
• Dance Fitness Instructor
• Personal Trainer / Fitness Instructor
• Fitness and Recreation Instructors and Programme Leaders
• Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors