Req ID: 28105
Vacancy Type: Part-Time
Contract Duration: Ongoing
Number of Positions: 5

Closing Date: 05/29/2026

Job Summary

Please note: this position is for Pilates Reformer Instructor.

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 Pilates Reformer classes to participants with varying abilities
• Pilates Reformer Certification from a recognized association including Merrithew, Peak, Stott, Balanced Body or equivalent, with annual renewals provided for validation
• Ability to safely demonstrate and perform physical exercises while providing clear instruction
• Comfortable teaching in a primarily community centre environment
• Emergency First Aid/CPR “B” Certification will be required of the successful candidate
• A Level 3 – Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) 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
Work Location: River Grove Community Centre
Organization Unit: CMS/Rivergrove Fitness

Department/Division/Section: CMS/Community Services Dept , CMS/Recreation & Culture Division , Program Delivery

Non-Union/Union: Non Union

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
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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.