Overview

Provides safe, engaging, and effective fitness instruction for older adults in a variety of group fitness formats, including Zumba Gold, Zumba Toning, Chair Fitness, and Gentle Movement classes. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, experience working with older adults, and a commitment to fostering healthy, active lifestyles in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Programs are currently offered weekday mornings, afternoons, and Saturday afternoons.

This position will initially instruct one to three programs on Saturdays during the fall session (approximately 1-6 hours per week) based on participant registration and program demand.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and conducts appropriate programs for participants following required standards.
• Demonstrates and instructs assigned activities and techniques using established teaching methodology and procedures; provides feedback to participants.
• Explain and ensure safety rules and regulations governing sports, recreation activities and the use of equipment are followed.
• Assembles supplies and equipment as required.
• Completes records and reports including class attendance and accident/incident reports. Distributes applicable forms and program information.
• Ensure safe use, condition and storage of any equipment.
• Responds to participants’ immediate concerns and or needs and provides customer service.
• Acts as a liaison between the facility and participants.
• Provides first aid as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

• Minimum high school diploma and current technical and practical training in a specific discipline as outlined above and/or be a certified fitness or certified wellness instructor.
• Certified fitness instructor (Can Fit Pro or equivalent).

Experience

• Minimum of one year of related experience.
• Experience providing instruction within a program setting.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to support and project values compatible with the organization.
• Be able to work flexible hours including daytime, evening, weekends, and holidays, depending on the needs of the program.
• Provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check at your own expense as a condition of employment.
• Valid Emergency First Aid and CPR Level “C” or willing to obtain prior to start date.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal communication (written and oral), customer service, and behaviour management skills.
• Ability to motivate a diverse group of participants
• Ability to adapt workouts to different fitness levels and abilities.
• Skills in customer service and client relationship management
• Ability to foster a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming environment that promotes positive participation and community engagement.
• Reliable with a good attitude and employment record.