Fitness Instructor - Contract

Fresh Start Health Retreat Centers Ltd; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A health retreat specializing in wellness is seeking a Group Fitness Instructor to provide engaging workouts in a supportive environment. You will teach group classes twice weekly and offer personalized training for retreat guests. Ideal candidates should possess a Fitness Instructor Certification, have experience with diverse fitness levels, and the ability to create engaging classes. This unique role allows you to positively impact clients' health journeys.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in fitness training.
• Ability to create moderately-paced classes for diverse health issues.
• Experience working with various age groups and fitness levels.

Responsibilities

• Instruct group fitness classes twice weekly.
• Provide private training sessions on demand.
• Adapt workouts for all levels of fitness and various injuries.

Skills

Fitness Instructor Certification

Experience in group and personal fitness training

Ability to work with diverse fitness levels

Engaging and creative workout style

Education

Current professional liability

First Aid certification (current or willing to acquire)

Job description

Overview

Position Description: Pay: $60 per 60-minute class (group or private), Contract.

About Us: Fresh Start is a health retreat specializing in emotional wellness, physical health, quitting smoking and holistic cleansing programs. Our guests come from all over North America for 5-21 days to work on their health or health maintenance. You will have an opportunity to contribute to a life and health-changing experience and to be part of an integrative holistic program that is the only program of this nature in Canada. You will work with all levels of fitness, from someone with limited mobility and modified chair classes to athletes who love high-intensity classes. Most of our guests have some mobility issues, yet there are some health-conscious high-fitness level guests too. Your challenge is to accommodate everyone and create a fun, non-competitive atmosphere.

Position Summary

Group Fitness Instruction twice weekly, plus private training for our retreat guests. We run eight 21-Day programs per year on specific dates. The opportunity is available during program dates only. This is not a regular full-time position.

Classes Schedule

Group Fitness Classes: Monday and Saturday 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (one of the Mondays 12:00–1:00 p.m.). General workouts with light weights. We have basic equipment (weights, mats, bands, straps, yoga blocks).

Private Classes/Semi-Private Classes (2-4 guests): on demand — schedule to discuss suitable times for you and the program.

Note: Private Class bookings are subject to offering top-notch group classes and are a bonus. We can only guarantee the group classes. More skills you have, more value you bring, higher chances you\u2019ll get private training sessions. Guests expect to work with a highly qualified professional.

Location and Facilities

Classes are held in a large multipurpose room with a laminate floor. We have a small gym for private workouts. Programs are run out of the Ocean Resort facility, located on the ocean side, so the exercise room faces the ocean. Multipurpose (Fireplace) Room currently used for classes. See facilities photos on the site: www.healthretreat.ca/photo-tour/ (pics are a bit outdated).

Must-Haves

• Fitness Instructor Certification
• Current professional liability
• Minimum 2 years of experience
• Must live within 30 minutes of the Resort (you\'ll need to come often for 1-hour class at a time)
• Experience in both group and personal fitness training, indoors and outdoors
• Ability to work with diverse-level fitness and age groups
• Ability to work with people with various injuries and obesity
• Ability to create moderately-paced exercise classes to prevent overloading those with multiple health issues and meds
• Engaging, creative and inspirational style of workouts
• First Aid (current or willing to acquire at own cost)

Assets

• Additional skills such as yin yoga, trauma-informed yoga, body rolling, etc.

Personal Qualities

• Positive and personable, builds rapport naturally
• Energetic and fun, with a great sense of humor
• Well-organized, punctual and an excellent time manager
• Can drive in any weather
• You walk the talk — you aim to be healthy and fit. Our staff is non-smoking.
• Enjoys independent work (primarily working directly with clients)
• You will be the only instructor, so your reliability and ability to book your vacations and personal events around program dates are critical. For very occasional times you need to be away, you must provide a quality substitute.

If you love teaching group and private fitness to all levels and know how to make it fun, with outstanding interpersonal skills and a great sense of humor, this position is for you. Note: If you can attach your resume, it would be much appreciated.