Variety – the Children’s Charity Ontario & Variety Village

Job Posting

Position: Fitness & Wellness Instructors

Status: On-Call/Part-time Contract

Start date: Expected to begin in September 2025

Reports to: Coordinator, Personal Training & Fitness

Location: Variety Village, Scarborough, ON

Rate of Pay: $35.00 - $50.00 per hour, based on experience

Who we are:

Located in southwestern Scarborough, Ontario, Variety Village is an inclusive, adaptive, and family friendly facility serving more than 30,000 individuals each year. Variety Village has had, and continues to have, a profound impact on the lives of people with disabilities and their families. Through adaptive sport and recreation programming, outreach and education, Variety promotes inclusion and healthy living through adapted physical activity.

Summary:

We are seeking qualified Fitness & Wellness Instructors to deliver engaging, inclusive fitness programming. Instructors will work with participants of all abilities, including those with disabilities, and must be comfortable adapting exercises to meet individual needs. We’re looking for dependable, energetic professionals who are passionate about health, inclusion, and making a positive impact through fitness.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

· Plan and lead fitness classes and ensuring exercises are safe, effective, and engaging.

· Modify workouts to accommodate different fitness levels and abilities.

· Create an inclusive, motivating, and supportive atmosphere that promotes physical and emotional well-being.

· Provide clear instructions and guidance.

· Set up and clean up equipment before and after sessions.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Competencies, Skills and Qualifications:

· CanFit Pro or equivalent certification is required

· Current CPR certification required

· Education and/or experience in the fitness and wellness field

Candidate with experience in group fitness or movement instruction in the area of Barre, Pilates and/or Zumba is considered an asset

· Strong ability to adapt activities to suit participant needs

· Flexible, dependable, and well-organized

· Patient, motivating, and maintains a positive attitude

· Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with participants

· Availability to work, days or evenings, and/or weekends.

How to apply:

Interested individuals should submit a resume and a copy of their CPR certification to the contact information below by July 18th, 2025. Applicants should be prepared to participate in a multi-step interview process and the successful applicant will be requested to complete a Criminal Record Check.

humanresources@varietyontario.ca

Variety is committed to building an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity, values differences, and supports the full participation of all employees. We welcome applications from those who are passionate about contributing to a workplace culture where everyone feels valued and included. We welcome applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2S & LGBTQIA+ persons, and anyone who can add to the diversity of our team. We offer accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process, upon request.

We thank all applicants in advance and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For more information visit www.varietyvillage.ca

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $35.00-$50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• On call

Application question(s):

• Do you have experience in the following area: Zumba, pilates, barre fitness classes?

Licence/Certification:

• CPR Certification (required)
• CanFit Pro or equivalent certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-18