Fitness Instructor (Cardio Dance) - Etobicoke/York District

City of Toronto; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 36,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Toronto is seeking a Fitness Instructor (Cardio Dance) for the Etobicoke/York district. The role involves designing and delivering safe, engaging cardio dance classes for diverse participants in a winter season, with a focus on safety and compliance.

Applicants must be 16+, hold a current fitness certification (Canfitpro, OFC, YMCA), and have experience planning varied classes. First Aid certification is required; PHCD training will be provided after offer.

Qualifications

• Must hold current fitness certification from Canfitpro, Ontario Fitness Council or YMCA.
• Experience planning and leading diverse fitness classes for all ages.
• Technical knowledge of fitness and wellness required.
• Good knowledge of relevant regulations, policies and procedures.
• Must possess Emergency First Aid certification recognized by WSIB.
• PHCD course will be provided at no cost after conditional offer.

Responsibilities

• Designs, promotes and implements fitness classes within certifying organization guidelines.
• Plans, organizes and instructs group fitness classes for all ages and abilities.
• Sets up and takes down equipment for classes.
• Reports incidents or concerns to supervisor.
• Monitors attendance, passes and memberships.
• Interacts with staff, participants and the public for program information.
• Ensures safe use and storage of equipment.
• Attends meetings and training sessions.

Skills

Fitness certification

Planning group fitness

Technical fitness knowledge

Regulations knowledge

Emergency First Aid

Education

Physical Education degree/diploma asset

Job description

Fitness Instructor (Cardio Dance) - Etobicoke/York District

Important:Do not apply to this job opportunity if you are a returning City of Toronto employee, instead please complete an online scheduling form.

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.

Job Type: Temporary, Part-time

Hourly Rate: $ 31.06

Number of Positions: Talent pool for future vacancies

Start Date: TBD

Work Location: TBD

District: Etobicoke/York

Season: Winter

Duration: TBD

Shift Information: TBD

Division: Parks, Forestry & Recreation

Section: PFR CR Community Recreation

Posting End Date: 09/30/2026

Responsibilities:

• Designs, promotes and implements fitness classeswithin the guidelines of a recognized fitness certifying organization.
• Plans, organizes and instructs safe and enjoyablegroup fitness classes for all ages and abilities.
• Sets-up and takes-down all necessary equipment for the class.
• Reports any incidents/accidents and/or areas of concern to supervisor.
• Monitors and maintains attendance, fitness passes and memberships.
• Interacts with staff, participants and the public to provide program information.
• Ensures safe use, condition and storage of equipment.
• Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.

Qualifications:

• Must be minimum 16 years of age.
• Current Fitness Certification in one of the following: Canfitpro - Fitness Instructor Specialist, Ontario Fitness Council - Fitness Leader, YMCA - Fitness Instructor
• Experience in planning and implementing a wide variety of fitness classes for all ages and abilities.
• Technical knowledge of fitness and wellness.
• Good knowledge and understanding of all relevant regulations, policies and procedures.
• Must produce original current Emergency First Aid certification as recognized by the WSIB.
• Degree or diploma in Physical Education/Health, Fitness & Wellness would be an asset.
• 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.

We thank all applicants for their submission. Candidates selected to advance beyond the screening stage will be contacted. Be sure to check your email regularly, including junk/spam mail folder, and log in to your profile to see the status of your application under Jobs Applied.

Accommodation: If you are an individual who requires accommodation, due to disability under the Ontario Human Rights Code, to apply for this position, please email us at [e-mail], quoting the RequisitionIDand the jobtitle. The City is committed to providing Code-protected accommodation throughoutits hiring process. Please visit Hiring Policies and Statements for further details.

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.