Fitness Wellness Instructor
Fitness Wellness Instructor
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Job Description
Position: Fitness&WellnessInstructor
Location: 1 Jim Flaherty St. Whitby ON
Assignment: Hourly
Pay Rate: $25 $35 per hour (training); $17.67 per hour (floor rate). We also offer access to our superb sport fitness and recreational facilities.
You Belong!
We exist to unlock potential through the innovation of accessibility and to create a better barrierfree life for all Canadians. We strive to achieve this by reimagining accessibility and redefining the way Canadians live work and play. Our organization values being personcentred genuine flexible innovative and collaborative.
We firmly believe that a great team member is somebody that is incredibly passionate about the cause they are advocating for. As an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion we welcome and encourage applications from all persons including but not limited to persons with disabilities racialized and Indigenous persons persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation and newcomers. We provide variations and accommodations at all stages of the employment and are committed to improving our process to be more accessible and equitable.
The Position:
Reporting to theSenior Coordinator Fitness & Wellness the primary responsibility of theFitness & Wellness Instructorwill be to ensure the delivery of quality group fitness classes by leading members through accessible group exercise classes.
The Fitness & Wellness Instructor will promote members participation in all membershipbased programs and activities offered at Abilities Centre as well as develop relationships and collaborate with other departments to identify participant pathways that align with member goals.
What Youll Do:
- Instruct.
- You will support the set up and take down of group fitness classes.
- You will adapt all exercises to fit a variety of abilities in all classes.
- You will exercise creativity and innovation to assist the Senior Coordinator in the delivery of highquality fitness classes.
- You will enhance member experience by keeping members engaged and encouraged duringgroup fitness classes.
- Culture.
- You will cultivate an inclusive and welcoming environment resulting in an exceptional customer experience.
- You will use strong problemsolving skills and ability to pivot services as needed.
- You will establish rapport and maintain effective relationships with members staff volunteers visitors and community partners.
- You will foster a work environment that values and encourages teamwork and empowerment.
- Other.
- You will collaborate with Senior Coordinator and other staff to handle nonroutine customer service requirements with diplomacy and tact.
- If scheduled during floor shifts you will monitorclient activity in the fieldhouse (which includes the courts tracks cardio free weightand Move Strongareas) givingguidance and assistancetomembers when needed.
- You will attend staff meetings professional development workshops and organizationalwide trainings.
- You will also assist with administrative activities as needed by the Senior Coordinator along with other duties as assigned.
What Youll Bring:
- Education and Experience.
- You are attending or are a graduate of university or college program in Kinesiology Physical Education orFitness related field.
- You are required to have a valid Group Fitness Certification from CSEP CPTN Can FitPro or similar association.
- You have more than one years experience instructing group fitness classes and you are comfortable with leading exercise sessions in front of large groups.
- Experience instructing Spin Yoga Zumba/Dance Fit Total Body Fit and/or HIIT is desired.
- Technical Skills and Knowledge.
- You have knowledge of inclusion accessibility and accommodation.
- You have strong communication skills both verbal and written.
- You are proficient in Microsoft 365 and have knowledge of ACTIVENet or similar recreation management software.
- Professional Skills.
- You are selfmotivated results oriented shows great initiative and able to work independently without close supervision.
- You are an effective team player with positive attitude interacting well with members and fellow employees.
- You have good interpersonal and relationshipbuilding skills demonstrating rapport with people of diverse backgrounds.
- You are dedicated toacustomerexperiencethat exceedsexpectations.
- Administrative Requirements.
- You are required to have a current and clear criminal record check for the vulnerable sector.
- You are required to have a current and valid First Aid and CPR C / AED certification.
- Availability.
- You are available to work weekdays evenings and weekends you will have a consistent schedule to instruct weekly group fitness classes.
We understand that no one will ever meet all the qualifications or feel fully confident in performing all the duties outlined above. Except for the qualifications that say required (bolded for emphasis) please do not let any other qualification or duty discourage you from applying. If you have any issues with the online application or would like additional information about the job before applying please email
Other details
- Pay TypeHourly
Employment Type
Hourly
