A progressive city of 187,800 people located just a short 30-minute drive from Toronto, the City of Oshawa is one of Canada’s fastest growing communities that is exceptionally positioned to live, work, learn and invest. Its strategic pursuit of sustainable growth, excellent community service delivery and cooperative partnerships have enhanced its quality of life advantage, while maintaining a strong commitment to financial stewardship.

Posting Number: 005444

Vacancy: Temporary Aquafit Instructor

City: Oshawa Province: Ontario

Employment Group: Exempt Wage Rate**:** 09-$33.03-$34.05 Standard Weekly Hours of Work: up to 24 Shift Work Required: Yes

Posting End Date: 2025/08/18

Job Description

Reporting to the Program Coordinator, plan, organize and lead Aqua Fitness classes.

Responsibilities:

• Specific to the class description, design Aqua Fitness classes using primary and secondary components of fitness incorporating fitness training principles
• Develop progressive lesson plan specific to the abilities of each class
• Demonstrate, instruct and lead participants using varied selection of music, cueing and coaching skills
• Provide clear instructions, explanations and demonstrations of skills and techniques, allowing for opportunity to practice and provide correction with comprehensive feedback
• Provide exercise options for beginner, intermediate, advanced participants if applicable to the class
• Monitor and educate participants on postural alignment and safety, adapting the format of the class to achieve these goals
• Evaluate and manage the effectiveness of class and adjust as necessary
• Administer first aid as required
• Complete Public Accident/Incident Reports or Complaint/Enquiry Forms as required
• Enforce City of Oshawa policies and procedures, including but not limited to: admission requirement standards, emergency procedures (eg. fire plan)
• Open and close program space
• Prepare and organize program equipment and supplies
• Perform safety check of equipment prior to being used
• Keep accurate participant attendance records
• Follow up with full-time staff regarding participants with extended absences
• Follow-up with Program Coordinator on pertinent inquiries or suggestions from participants
• Support and demonstrate the City of Oshawa core values of Authenticity, Courage, and Trust

Requirements:

• Possess and keep current Standard First Aid/CPR ‘C’ qualifications
• Demonstrate good customer service and communication skills to deal effectively and courteously with staff and the general public
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships
• Attend all staff trainings and meetings
• Ability to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
• Fitness Instructor Specialist certification from a recognized certifying body (eg. Water Art/CALA)
• Group Fitness Instructor certification is considered an asset
• Experience instructing group fitness classes is considered an asset
• National Lifeguard Certification is considered an asset

As a condition of employment, the City of Oshawa will require successful candidates to provide a Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.

Please be advised that position location as noted is at the time of posting and is subject to change, as required due to operational needs.

We would like to thank all applicants however, please note that only those selected to attend an interview will be contacted and all other applicants will be kept on file. Applicants are advised that written, oral and practical testing may form part of the selection process.

The City of Oshawa is situated on lands and waters within the Williams Treaties Territory, home to seven First Nation communities of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Anishinaabeg, who have cared for and maintained these lands from time immemorial and continue to do so to present day.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). The City of Oshawa promotes the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. The City of Oshawa encourages applications from women, Indigenous Peoples and persons of all cultures, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, ages, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions.

The City of Oshawa will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities and/or needs related to the OHRC. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process or assistance with the application process please contact Human Resource Services. Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.