Fitness Instructor

Township of King; King; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Township of King is seeking a dedicated Fitness Instructor to lead diverse fitness classes and promote safe, healthy activities across King Township. You will deliver engaging instruction to participants of varying skill levels and ensure a clean, safe workout environment within township facilities.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of fitness class experience, relevant certifications, and the ability to coordinate with recreation staff.

Qualifications

• Must have (1 year) fitness class instructing experience.
• Valid First Aid, CPR-C and WHMIS certification/training.
• Certified as a Fitness Instructor or other specialty certification (i.e. Zumba, Spin, Yoga).
• HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD) is considered an asset.
• Strong organizational skills (both oral and written) with the ability to communicate with all levels of staff, stakeholders and the general public.
• A team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to coordinate with other departmental staff.
• Required to submit a vulnerable sector screening.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver fitness classes while adhering to the mandatory industry standards.
• Deliver instruction to participants with a wide variety of skills levels.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all participants, citizens of the public and township staff.
• Ensuring there is a safe and clean setting for each class and confirming that equipment is properly put away after each class.
• Proper diffusion of escalated or emergency situations with proper paperwork (i.e. incident reports) and follow-up to the recreation supervisor.
• Ensure health and safety/departmental policies and procedures of the facility are followed by staff and participants.
• Deal with incidents, problems and emergencies as outlined by departmental policies and procedures.
• Deal courteously and effectively with the general public, staff and other departments.
• Staff will follow and practice the HIGH FIVE® – Principles of Healthy Child Development (Participation, Play, Mastery, Friends, and Caring Adult).
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Fitness instruction experience

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Education

Fitness Instructor certification

Job description

King is Hiring!

King Township is an idyllic countryside community of communities, proud of its rural, cultural, and agricultural heritage. We are respected for treasuring nature, encouraging a responsible economy, and celebrating our vibrant quality of life. As an organization, we are focused making life better in King, and enriching the lives of all those who live, work, and visit King Township by providing quality services and experiences.

Reporting to the Lead Hand - Active Living, the Fitness Instructor is responsible for the following:

• Prepare and deliver fitness classes while adhering to the mandatory industry standards.
• Deliver instruction to participants with a wide variety of skills levels.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all participants, citizens of the public and township staff.
• Ensuring there is a safe and clean setting for each class and confirming that equipment is properly put away after each class.
• Proper diffusion of escalated or emergency situations with proper paperwork (i.e. incident reports) and follow-up to the recreation supervisor.
• Ensure health and safety/departmental policies and procedures of the facility are followed by staff and participants.
• Deal with incidents, problems and emergencies as outlined by departmental policies and procedures.
• Deal courteously and effectively with the general public, staff and other departments.
• Staff will follow and practice the HIGH FIVE® – Principles of Healthy Child Development (Participation, Play, Mastery, Friends, and Caring Adult).
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:

• Must have (1 year) fitness class instructing experience.
• Valid First Aid, CPR-C and WHIMS certification/training.
• Certified as a Fitness Instructor or other specialty certification (i.e. Zumba, Spin, Yoga).
• HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD) is considered an asset.
• Strong organizational skills (both oral and written) with the ability to communicate with all levels of staff, stakeholders and the general public.
• A team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to coordinate with other departmental staff.
• Required to submit a vulnerable sector screening.

Conditions of Employment:

• Required to work in facilities within the Township of King.
• Required to have flexible hours (i.e. early morning/evening and/or weekends).
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

Salary Range/Wage Rate:

$30.00-40.00 per hour

Posting Closing Date:

This posting will close on October 16, 2026 at 4:30pm.

Vacancy Disclosure:

This posting is intended to fill an existing vacancy

Use of A.I in Recruitment:

The Township of King may use technology, including artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled tools, to support certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process, such as scheduling interviews, reviewing application materials for completeness, identifying key qualifications, and facilitating candidate communications.

All hiring decisions, including candidate assessment, interviews, and selection decisions, are made by Township staff. AI tools are used to support the recruitment process and do not replace human judgment in employment-related decisions.

EDIA:

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (EDIA): The Township of King is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our organization, enhances innovation, and improves the services we provide to our community.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation 191/11 (IASR), and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Township of King will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Township Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

Personal Information:

Personal information (PI) is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.0. 2001, c.25 and will be used to facilitate the hiring and recruitment process. Personal information (PI) will be protected in accordance with Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). Questions about the collection of personal information (PI) should be directed to the Human Resources Department, 2585 King Road, King City, L7B 1A1 or [phone].