Fitness Instructor

Town of Newmarket; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Newmarket is seeking passionate individuals to join their Recreation and Culture Team as fitness instructors. This role involves delivering a variety of fitness classes, ensuring participant safety, and maintaining a welcoming environment. Successful candidates will benefit from a flexible schedule, opportunities for continued education, and the chance to engage actively with the community.

Benefits

Opportunities for certification

Flexible work hours

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills required.
• Current certification in fitness or specialized area desired.
• Demonstrated experience from 1 to 5 years in instructing various fitness classes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging fitness classes while ensuring participant safety.
• Manage class logistics, including setup and attendance monitoring.
• Communicate effectively with participants and staff regarding class progress.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Education

Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification

Job description

Job Description

Working with the Town of Newmarket’s Recreation and Culture Team, means the opportunity to make a difference and connect with your community! Working in Recreation means being apart of something special, gaining valuable work experience and learning new skills. We are looking for dedicated individuals who enjoy working with others with a passion to deliver high quality programs, events and services. One thing is for certain, you will love the experience and our participants will too!

The Successful Candidate Will

• Develop and deliver a fun, safe and inclusive fitness class.
• Ensure attendance is taken at each class so the class does not go over program capacity.
• Communicate with participants to troubleshoot and discuss any issues or concerns with the program.
• Liaise with the programmer to discuss any concerns, issues or developments with the program, facility or participants.
• Manage their class time and preparation time, as well as arriving on time for their program.
• Ensure a proper setup of their room prior to the beginning of each class.
• Ensure a proper takedown of their room/equipment put away at the end of each class.
• Fill out the required paperwork that deals with Health and Safety issues, accidents, incidents or facility issues.
  
  

We are looking for Instructors for a variety of classes including (but not limited to):

• Line Dancing
• Zumba
• Various Fitness
• Pilates
• Yoga
• Tai Chi
• Osteoporosis Exercise
• Mobility
• Chair Yoga
• Knee & Hip
• HIIT
• Circuit classes
• Barre
• Conditioning Classes
• Muscle Sculpt
• For full listing of duties and responsibilities, please see the attached Job Descriptions.
  
  

Job Requirements

All

• Excellent customer service, communication, leadership, and organizational skills and sensitivity to interact with a diversity of patrons, parents, and staff in a courteous and efficient manner.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification required.
• Availability/flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
• Due to the nature of the contacts of this position a Police Vulnerable Sector Check satisfactory to the Town is required.
  
  

Specialized 1 – Starting $30

• Responsible for program delivery of the fitness class such as: Step, Boot Camp, Pilates, Barre, Weight Training, High Intensity Interval Training, Yoga, Zumba, Aqua Fitness (low, medium, high intensity classes) etc.
• Demonstrated work experience of at least one to two years in the area hired to instruct.
• Current certification or workshop from the stated teaching field.
  
  

Specialized 2 – Starting $35

• Demonstrated work experience of at least three years in the area hired to instruct.
• 2 or more current certification or workshop from the stated teaching field.
• Demonstrated commitment to continued education in the fitness field (example: workshops, seminars, etc).
  
  

Specialized 3 – Starting at $40

• Responsible for program delivery of specialized fitness class such as: T.I.M.E., Kettlebell, etc.
• Demonstrated work experience of at least five years in the area hired to instruct.
• Current certification or workshop from the stated teaching field.
• Demonstrated commitment to continued education in the fitness field (example: workshops, seminars, etc).
  
  

Please Note

• Rate of pay will be determined by Town of Newmarket staff based on applicant experience and/or program requirements.
• Certifications are not required at time of application but must be obtained prior to job commencement. The Town of Newmarket may offer opportunities for certification.