Fitness Instructor

City of Richmond Hill; Richmond Hill; Sur place; CAD 30 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

City of Richmond Hill seeks a Fitness Instructor to plan and lead safe, engaging exercise classes for participants of all ages. You will provide clear instruction, high-energy motivation, and a welcoming learning environment while upholding the City’s safety and customer service standards.

Responsibilities include delivering classes per certification, maintaining current certifications, assisting with class coverage, and completing necessary reporting.

Qualifications

• Current Fitness Instructor Specialist or Aquafitness Instructor Certification.
• Experience teaching Fitness Classes.
• Emergency First Aid with CPR-C/AED.

Responsabilités

• Plan and lead safe, effective fitness classes.
• Provide a safe learning environment for all participants.
• Educate participants on exercise technique and benefits.
• Attend mandatory trainings and meetings.
• Maintain and send updated certifications.
• Assist in class coverage when needed.
• Respond to First Aid emergencies per certification.
• Complete accident/incident reports promptly.
• Represent the City of Richmond Hill professionally.

Connaissances

Customer service

Communication skills

Leadership

Public relations

Safety procedures

Formation

Fitness Instructor Certification

Aquafitness Instructor Certification

Emergency First Aid with CPR-C/AED

Description du poste

Reporting to the Fitness Supervisors and Fitness Coordinator, the Fitness Instructor will be responsible for planning and leading safe, effective and enjoyable exercise classes to participants of all ages. The Fitness Instructor will provide excellent leadership, up-to-date quality instruction and high-energy motivation.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and lead safe and effective fitness classes in accordance to your Fitness Instructor Certification.
• Provide a safe learning environment.
• Educate participants on correct exercise technique and the importance/benefits of exercise.
• Participate in all mandatory staff trainings and meetings.
• Maintain all current certifications and send updated copies to the Fitness Supervisor.
• Assist in finding class coverage if you are unable to teach your assigned class.
• Respond to First Aid emergencies in accordance to your First Aid Certification.
• Complete all necessary forms (accident, incident reports) in a timely and accurate manner.
• Represent the City of Richmond Hill by presenting yourself in a cooperative, organized, enthusiastic and well - groomed manner.
• Be willing and available to answer questions and queries from participants.
• Know and understand the policies and procedures of the Community Services Department.
• Maintain excellent public relations at all time, with staff and the public.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Current Fitness Instructor Specialist or Aquafitness Instructor Certification.
• Experience teaching Fitness Classes
• Emergency First Aid with CPR-C/AED.

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Be familiar with and execute the City of Richmond Hill Fitness emergence procedures.
• Requires satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check
• Demonstrates good judgment and makes sound decisions
• Shows commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities
• Shares new ideas and challenges the status quo
• Proven written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with honesty, openness, respect, and trust
• Takes initiative to participate in a culture of learning, mentoring, and sharing
• Contributes to building and being a part of a positive culture
• Ability to demonstrate the City’s corporate values of service, collaboration, care and courage
• Demonstrates personal leadership
• Builds people and culture
• Cultivates open communication
• Shapes the future
• Navigates and leads through complexity and change

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

TheCity of Richmond Hill is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.