Community Exercise Instructor (Part-Time)

Circle of Care; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Circle of Care is seeking a Part-Time Community Exercise Instructor to lead group exercise classes for older adults in the community across the GTA, with travel between North York locations.

The role emphasizes promoting mobility, balance, and wellness, with hybrid support from a supervisor. Hours are Mon-Thu 9:30AM–4:00PM; compensation is CAD 22.00–26.00 per hour and travel reimbursement is available.

Qualifications

• Active learner in wellness and motivated to host several group classes per week independently.
• Holds an active CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Demonstrates effective written, oral and non-verbal communication with clients, families and colleagues.
• Must have a Driver's license and access to a car.
• Previous experience with older adults in the community is an asset.
• Fluency in French, Russian, Italian, Cantonese or other languages is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Create and lead group exercise classes in the community.
• Promote health and wellness through health promotion activities and health screening.
• Collect completed liability waivers for clients registered in the Group Exercise program and submit to the Program Supervisor monthly.
• Collect class attendance daily and enter attendance into the program’s tracking software prior to the end of each month.
• Track all new clients registered in the Group Exercise program and record them in the program’s tracking software prior to the end of each month.
• Enter timesheets into Circle of Care’s payroll system weekly for managerial approval.

Skills

CPR & First Aid

Group exercise leadership

Active learner

Driver's license

Senior experience

Languages (other than English) asset

Job description

Community Exercise Instructor (Part-Time)

Circle of Care: Head Office, 4211 Yonge Street 4th Floor, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Are you passionate about exercise and wellbeing? Do you want to support seniors in your community while earning some extra money to supplement your income? Are you a student looking to gain experience, a recent retiree, or simply someone who is looking for a part-time job that feels like a hobby?

We are a non-profit organization that provides free exercise classes for seniors communities across the GTA and we are looking for people who are interested in leading these sessions on a flexible, part-time basis.

While previous experience leading group exercise or working with seniors is definitely an asset, it isn’t mandatory. We welcome applications from all who are active learners in the area of wellness and are motivated to group exercise classes in person. The goal is to help people over 65 increase mobility, relieve pain and reduce the risk of falls by building strength and improving balance.

We have over 48 locations, most of which are in North York– and you can work at locations that make most sense to you, although some level of flexibility is required.

Job Description

The Group Exercise Instructor is responsible for instructing group exercise classes for older adult clients in the community.

We are looking for: A Part-Time, Permanent Exercise Instructor

Hours of Work: Monday - Thursday: 9:30AM – 4:00PM. Requires travel in the community for in-person classes. We reimburse some costs associated with travel between classes. Could be asked about availability to cover virtual classes as well.

Location: Exercise classes are generally held in the North York and surrounding areas.

Reports to: Supervisor, Exercise and Falls Prevention

Compensation

The hourly range for the role is from $22.00 to $26.00 per hour.

Responsibilities

Class Facilitation & Management

• Create and lead group exercise classes in the community
• Promote health and wellness through health promotion activities and health screening
• Collect completed liability waivers for clients registered in the Group Exercise program and submit to the Program Supervisor monthly
• Collect class attendance daily and enter attendance into the program’s tracking software prior to the end of each month
• Track all new clients registered in the Group Exercise program and record them in the program’s tracking software prior to the end of each month
• Enter timesheets into Circle of Care’s payroll system weekly for managerial approval

Maintenance Management Duties

• Ensure that the exercise equipment for each class is safe, clean and in proper working order and report damaged equipment to the Program Coordinator.
• Maintain the cleanliness of class areas and clean/store all equipment properly after each completed class.

Team Building and Leadership

• Actively participate in team initiatives and meetings
• Build support for the agency's vision and departmental goals/objectives by communicating, collaborating and leading by example
• Build rapport with team members to ensure a high performing team
• Look for daily opportunities to highlight the connection between overall program strategy and day-to-day activities
• Act as a change agent to positively encourage others and manage change

Risk, Health and Safety Management

• Responsible for identifying health and safety concerns and injury reporting
• Participate in health and safety processes and procedures
• Participate in maintaining a safe workplace environment
• Participate in all health and safety training initiatives
• Providing adequate modifications for exercises

Qualifications

• Active learner in the area of wellness, passionate about the benefits of exercising for seniors and motivated to host several group classes per week independently
• Holds an active CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain
• Demonstrates appropriate and effective written, oral and non-verbal communication skills with clients, families, colleagues and the public dynamic, high-energy individual
• Must have a Driver's license and access to a car
• Previous experience working with older adults in the community an asset
• Previous experience leading group exercise classes or willingness to learn
• Ability to work independently and effectively collaborate with a team
• Fluency in French, Russian, Italian, Cantonese or languages other than English is an asset

Additional information

Circle of Care is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees, volunteers and clients feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and serve, and creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. Circle of Care seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism, and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to those who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

We are committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation, please inform us in advance.

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