Top Benefits
About the role
FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
Auxiliary
Competition No. 25-54
Internal/External Opportunity
This is a Union Position
About our Community:
Located on the traditional territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən Peoples, the Township of Esquimalt acknowledges its neighbouring First Nations and is committed to building strong and enduring relationships with the Kosapsum and Songhees First Nations.
The Township of Esquimalt, with a population of over 17,000 is recognized as a vibrant, distinct, resilient, and diverse community for people to discover, feel welcome and belong. The Township is home to Canada’s Pacific Navy and boasts extensive amenities including beautiful parks and beaches, scenic waterfront walkways as well as modern recreational facilities.
About our Organization:
The Esquimalt Recreation Centre is a multi-purpose wellness and community recreation facility. Features of the Recreation Centre include: 4500 + square foot Wellness Centre, featuring state-of-the-art cardio and strength training equipment, gymnasium, aquatic centre with six-lane 25 metre lap pool, warm “lifestyle pool” and tot pool with spray features, wheelchair accessible hot-tub, steam room, and sauna. In addition, to recreation activities and programs, there are hundreds of year-round community programs to choose from.
The Township of Esquimalt is committed to integrating equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility into our programs, policies, spaces, and services. Our goal is to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve and aim to become.
About the Opportunity:
The Recreation Department is seeking a motivated individual to fill an auxiliary Fitness Instructor position. Reporting to the Fitness Programmer, the position is responsible for:
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Planning, developing, implementing, and leading group fitness classes and weight room orientations, as qualified
-
Accurately tracking and recording the number of people attending class
-
Ensuring the safety of participants while taking class
-
Creating/planning inclusive classes that are suitable for all levels of fitness
-
Providing excellent customer service, greeting, and assisting patrons with facility program and fitness inquiries. All recommendations must stay within the Group Fitness Leader’s scope of practice
-
Communicating verbally and in writing with co-workers, customers, and supervisors
-
Ensuring that their certifications are kept current. New or updated certificates are to be submitted to the Fitness Programmer
-
Performing related duties where qualified.
Our Preferred Candidate:
The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications in formal training and occupation certification:
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High school graduation
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Current BCRPA Group Fitness Instructor certification or equivalent
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Current BCRPA Personal Trainer certification or equivalent
-
Current First Aid with CPR Level C
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Possess and maintain a clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check
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Up to two years of fitness leadership experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
-
A Pilates certification is considered an asset
Salary: $37.75 – $40.81 hourly. This rate includes an additional 14% in lieu of benefits. (2024 rates)
Hours per week: 2-5 hours per week, evening and weekend availability required
Prior to applying, please visit our website at esquimalt.ca/municipal-hall/employmentto view the job description which provides a detailed outline of key duties and required qualifications, skills, and abilities.
Please submit your resume and covering letter quoting competition no. 25-54 by 4:00 p.m. by Friday, August 15, 2025 to: applications@esquimalt.ca.
Applications will be accepted until August 15, 2025 at 4:00 pm.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Date posted: July 30, 2025
Education : Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years
About Township of Esquimalt
Esquimalt is located in the heart of the Capital Regional District on the southern tip of Vancouver Island four kilometres west of the City of Victoria.
Esquimalt's name is derived from a local First Nations expression "Es-whoy-malth," which means the place of gradually shoaling water. The municipality was incorporated in 1912 and comprises approximately 1006 hectacres (2,485 acres) of land and water. Water figures prominently in Esquimalt's history, location and residents' lifestyles.
Esquimalt is the home of Canada's naval presence on the West Coast and was first used by the Royal Navy as early as 1837. The original Esquimalt townsite has long since disappeared inside the boundaries of the Canadian Forces Base, which is now the community's largest employer.
Today, more than 17,000 people live in Esquimalt's varied residential neighbourhoods and enjoy its many amenities including beautiful parks and beaches, scenic waterfront walkways, modern recreational facilities, schools, library, archives, and commercial services. Although it's an established community, the Township still provides opportunities for new commercial, industrial and residential developments.
Top Benefits
About the role
FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
Auxiliary
Competition No. 25-54
Internal/External Opportunity
This is a Union Position
About our Community:
Located on the traditional territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən Peoples, the Township of Esquimalt acknowledges its neighbouring First Nations and is committed to building strong and enduring relationships with the Kosapsum and Songhees First Nations.
The Township of Esquimalt, with a population of over 17,000 is recognized as a vibrant, distinct, resilient, and diverse community for people to discover, feel welcome and belong. The Township is home to Canada’s Pacific Navy and boasts extensive amenities including beautiful parks and beaches, scenic waterfront walkways as well as modern recreational facilities.
About our Organization:
The Esquimalt Recreation Centre is a multi-purpose wellness and community recreation facility. Features of the Recreation Centre include: 4500 + square foot Wellness Centre, featuring state-of-the-art cardio and strength training equipment, gymnasium, aquatic centre with six-lane 25 metre lap pool, warm “lifestyle pool” and tot pool with spray features, wheelchair accessible hot-tub, steam room, and sauna. In addition, to recreation activities and programs, there are hundreds of year-round community programs to choose from.
The Township of Esquimalt is committed to integrating equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility into our programs, policies, spaces, and services. Our goal is to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve and aim to become.
About the Opportunity:
The Recreation Department is seeking a motivated individual to fill an auxiliary Fitness Instructor position. Reporting to the Fitness Programmer, the position is responsible for:
-
Planning, developing, implementing, and leading group fitness classes and weight room orientations, as qualified
-
Accurately tracking and recording the number of people attending class
-
Ensuring the safety of participants while taking class
-
Creating/planning inclusive classes that are suitable for all levels of fitness
-
Providing excellent customer service, greeting, and assisting patrons with facility program and fitness inquiries. All recommendations must stay within the Group Fitness Leader’s scope of practice
-
Communicating verbally and in writing with co-workers, customers, and supervisors
-
Ensuring that their certifications are kept current. New or updated certificates are to be submitted to the Fitness Programmer
-
Performing related duties where qualified.
Our Preferred Candidate:
The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications in formal training and occupation certification:
-
High school graduation
-
Current BCRPA Group Fitness Instructor certification or equivalent
-
Current BCRPA Personal Trainer certification or equivalent
-
Current First Aid with CPR Level C
-
Possess and maintain a clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check
-
Up to two years of fitness leadership experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
-
A Pilates certification is considered an asset
Salary: $37.75 – $40.81 hourly. This rate includes an additional 14% in lieu of benefits. (2024 rates)
Hours per week: 2-5 hours per week, evening and weekend availability required
Prior to applying, please visit our website at esquimalt.ca/municipal-hall/employmentto view the job description which provides a detailed outline of key duties and required qualifications, skills, and abilities.
Please submit your resume and covering letter quoting competition no. 25-54 by 4:00 p.m. by Friday, August 15, 2025 to: applications@esquimalt.ca.
Applications will be accepted until August 15, 2025 at 4:00 pm.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Date posted: July 30, 2025
Education : Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years
About Township of Esquimalt
Esquimalt is located in the heart of the Capital Regional District on the southern tip of Vancouver Island four kilometres west of the City of Victoria.
Esquimalt's name is derived from a local First Nations expression "Es-whoy-malth," which means the place of gradually shoaling water. The municipality was incorporated in 1912 and comprises approximately 1006 hectacres (2,485 acres) of land and water. Water figures prominently in Esquimalt's history, location and residents' lifestyles.
Esquimalt is the home of Canada's naval presence on the West Coast and was first used by the Royal Navy as early as 1837. The original Esquimalt townsite has long since disappeared inside the boundaries of the Canadian Forces Base, which is now the community's largest employer.
Today, more than 17,000 people live in Esquimalt's varied residential neighbourhoods and enjoy its many amenities including beautiful parks and beaches, scenic waterfront walkways, modern recreational facilities, schools, library, archives, and commercial services. Although it's an established community, the Township still provides opportunities for new commercial, industrial and residential developments.