Aqua Fitness Instructor - City Wide

City of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; Part time

Job summary

The City of Toronto is seeking an Aqua Fitness Instructor to deliver engaging fitness programs for all ages. Responsibilities include planning classes, ensuring equipment is operational, and maintaining a safe environment. Ideal candidates will have relevant certifications and a passion for community recreation.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Certification in Aquatic Fitness required.

Responsibilities

• Provides Aqua Fitness instruction.
• Plans and implements Aqua Fitness classes.
• Performs maintenance and janitorial duties.

Skills

Technical knowledge of water properties

Communication

Education

Aquatic Fitness Certification

Standard First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Principles of Healthy Child Development Certification

Job description

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The Community Recreation Branch is responsible for the delivery of high-quality, community-based recreation programs and services to the diverse neighbourhoods of Toronto. We provide a variety of programs that promote the social and physical development for people of all ages, with an emphasis on children and youth. The Community Recreation Branch strives to ensure Toronto residents have positive recreational experiences that enhance quality of life and contribute to lifelong active living.

Req ID: 56143

Job Category: Aquatics

Job Type: Temporary, Part-time

Hourly Rate: $ 28.28

Number of Positions: TBD

Start Date: TBD

Work Location: All locations in the City of Toronto. Specific location will be determined upon hire.

District: City Wide

Season: Fall

Duration: TBD

Shift Information: TBD

Division: Parks, Forestry & Recreation

Section: PFR CR Community Recreation

Posting End Date: 06/01/2025

Responsibilities:

• Provides Aqua Fitness instruction.
• P lans, designs and implements Aqua Fitness classes for all ages and abilities.
• Ensures that the equipment is in place and operational and that the equipment is stored away after use.
• Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.
• Ensures compliance with Ontario Health Regulations and all relevant legislation and Policy and Procedures manuals.
• Performs administrative tasks to support the program.
• Reports any situations and/or areas of concern to supervisor.
• Takes action to deal with incidents, problems and emergencies and comply with Divisional/City policies and procedures.
• Performs maintenance/janitorial duties, including but not restricted to: change room/washroom cleaning and disinfecting, pool chemistry tests, vacuuming, backwashing, chemical balancing, and pool fouling clean up.

Qualifications:

• Must be minimum 16 years of age.
• Technical knowledge of the properties of water, and water exercise design.
• Current Aquatic Fitness Certification in one of the following: WaterArt – Aquafit Instructor or Canadian Aquafitness Leaders Alliance Inc. – Aquafitness Leader or Equivalent certification as reviewed by Aquatic Committee.
• Must produce original current Standard First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certifications as recognized by the WSIB.
• You possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario's Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD). This is a mandatory course that will be provided to you at no cost upon obtaining a conditional offer of employment. You will be provided with course dates and details at that time.

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Vulnerable Sector Check: One of the requirements for working with children and vulnerable adults is applicants providing the results of a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC). Once a candidate completes online onboarding documentation, candidates that reside in the City of Toronto (postal code starts with "M") will be sent an email with a voucher code to complete an online VSC application with Toronto Police at no cost. Applicants who reside outside of the City of Toronto will need to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check from their local Police Service at their own cost. For further information on the vulnerable sector screening, please contact your local Police Service.