Fitness Instructor

$27.87 /hour to $33.67 /hour Casual In-Person
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Division: 
Community Services
Supervisor: 
Recreation Supervisor
Employee Group: 
Management/Non-Union
Pay Rate: 
$27.87 /hour to $33.67 /hour
Time Commitment: 
Casual
Work Location: 
In-Person
Primary Job Site: 
Memorial Sports Centre
Position Summary: 
  • This position is responsible for developing fitness programming, as well as providing personalized fitness training to patrons of the Memorial Sports Centre
  • As a promoter of health and wellness, the incumbent must be in good health and model a healthy and active lifestyle
Direction of Others: 

N/A

Direction Received: 
  • This position reports to the Recreation and Aquatics Supervisor
  • The incumbent follows departmental policies, operating procedures, and provincial regulations regarding health and safety
Revenue, Asset and Expenditure Scope: 

N/A

General Responsibilities: 
  • Instructs weekly group fitness classes
  • Promotes fitness-related trends and initiatives
  • Facilitates classes with contracted fitness instructors
  • Prepares high-quality written correspondence
  • Communicates fitness programs to Memorial Sports Centre staff
  • Plans, organizes, and implements fitness and wellness programs
  • Ensures that fitness centre users are aware of and comply with rules
  • Performs light cleaning duties in the fitness centre and on equipment
  • Provides individual/group fitness consulting and program development
  • Promotes fitness information to the public through a variety of channels
  • Responds to enquiries from the public and makes referrals as necessary
  • Works with community partners to assist patrons in achieving fitness goals
Effort: 
  • Regular muscular exertion
  • Command of both fine and gross motor skills

-Muscular and sensory strain for prolonged periods of time

Education and Qualifications: 

- Standard First Aid & CPR

-Ontario Secondary School Diploma (or equivalent)

 

Knowledge, Ability & Skill

 

  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of current trends in personal fitness
  • Certified in personal training and other qualifications
  • Able to work both independently and in a team setting
  • Takes initiative and is highly motivated to complete tasks
  • Competent in the use of computers and office equipment
  • Capable of demonstrating proper weightlifting techniques
Conditions of Employment: 
  • Satisfactory Criminal Background and Vulnerable Sector Check.
Working Conditions: 

-The hours of work is an estimate of an average of 15 hours per week.

-Primarily indoor work in a recreational facility

-The position requires frequent shifting of priorities

-The incumbent works evening and weekend shifts

-The incumbent will teach fitness classes each week

-The work environment is noisy with frequent interruptions

Current Postings For This Job

Fitness Instructor

Deadline: Open Until Filled | Start Date: As Soon As Possible

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Accommodations

The Town of Fort Frances is committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process, as well as for our staff. This service is available upon request by contacting Human Resources at jobs@fortfrances.ca or (807) 274-5323 ext. 1220.

Human Resources will work with any applicants who request accommodations to ensure that arrangements are in place to ensure their needs are met.

We ensure that all new hires are advised of our policies for accommodating employees with disabilities, and we are more than happy to provide accommodations to our new staff.

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Use of AI

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