Forever Fit instructor

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Halifax; On-site; CAD 2,200 - 3,300; Part time

Job summary

Kaizen Lab Inc. in the Halifax/Dartmouth area is seeking an older adult fitness instructor to lead safe, engaging classes for adults 55+. The role emphasizes healthy aging, inclusivity, and progressive conditioning across multiple sites.

You will design and deliver age-appropriate strength, balance, flexibility, and low-impact cardio sessions, maintain regular client communication, document incidents, and collaborate with the Coordinator to tailor activities.

Qualifications

• Certification in older adult group fitness.
• Experience delivering group fitness to older adults.
• Ability to collaborate with individuals and teams in leading programs.
• First Aid and CPR Level C.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills with a positive approach.
• Bilingualism in French, Arabic, or other languages is an asset.
• Flexible scheduling to accommodate variations outside regular hours.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead group fitness classes tailored to older adults (strength, balance, flexibility, cardio, stretching).
• Maintain regular communication with clients to ensure activities are relevant to their interests and needs.
• Communicate regularly with the Coordinator.
• Complete incident reports when necessary and deliver them promptly to the Coordinator.
• Maintain a positive, inclusive, and respectful class environment.

Skills

Older adult fitness knowledge

Group instruction

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual (French/Arabic)

Schedule flexibility

Education

Older Adult Group Fitness Certification (YMCA, NSFA, CanFitPro, or equivalent)

Job description

Location: Older Adult Fitness Instructor
Program: Forever Fit Outreach Program
Position Status: Part-time
Compensation: $25 per class

There is potential inside all of us – we all have it in usto shine.

Every charity exists to help solve a problem – our charityexists to help solve many problems, from childcare shortages and socialisolation to mental health issues and access to wellness. Today, our network isspread across 100+ program locations in HRM and the province, meeting the mosturgent needs of our communities through mental health supports, accessiblechildcare, support for a growing immigrant population, safe spaces for youth togrow and lead, helping individuals navigate a precarious labour market,delivering wellness programming for all, and creating community for isolatedolder adults.

We give people the tools, encouragement, and safe space todiscover their inner strength. When they know someone is in their corner, withunconditional support, they realize they can do more than they thoughtpossible. It’s your support, expertise, and guidance that help people ignitetheir full potential and shape our neighbourhoods into vibrant and healthycommunities.

With us at their side, they can Shine On.

About the Role:

We are seeking a knowledgeable, energetic, and compassionateOlder Adult Fitness Instructor to lead safe, engaging, and effective fitnessclasses for adults ages 55+. Classes are offered at six sites in theHalifax/Dartmouth area. The ideal candidate is passionate about healthy aging,understands age-related physical considerations, and creates a welcoming,supportive environment for participants of varying abilities.

In This Role, You Will:

• Designand lead group fitness classes tailored to older adults (strengthtraining, balance, flexibility, low-impact cardio, stretching).
• Maintainregular communication with clients to ensure activities are relevant totheir interests and needs.
• Communicateregularly with the Coordinator.
• Completeincident reports when necessary and deliver them to the Coordinator in atimely manner.
• Maintaina positive, inclusive, and respectful class environment.

Education and Skills Qualifications:

• OlderAdult Group Fitness Certification (YMCA, NSFA, CanFitPro, or equivalent).
• Experiencedelivering group fitness to older adults.
• Abilityto work collaboratively with individuals and teams in leading programs.
• ValidStandard First Aid and CPR Level C.
• Excellentverbal and written communication skills.
• Abilityto demonstrate positive and effective interpersonal skills.
• Bilingualismin French, Arabic, or other languages is an asset.
• Scheduleflexibility to accommodate variations outside of regular business hours,as needed.

Please Note:

• ACriminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Check, and Child Abuse RegisterCheck (less than 6 months old), if 18 years of age or older.
• ValidFirst Aid and CPR training.

Background checks are reviewed on an individual basis –offenses, if any, are assessed based on the role and Child Safeguardingrequirements and may not eliminate candidates from employment at our YMCA.

At the YMCA, we are committed to fostering a diverse,inclusive, and equitable workplace where every team member feels valued,respected, and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. Webelieve that a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences enrich ourorganization, enabling us to better serve our community and achieve ourmission. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications fromindividuals of all backgrounds, including Black, Indigenous, People of Colour,racially diverse individuals, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, gender-diverse people,people with diverse abilities, members of ethnic minorities and faith groups,foreign-born residents, and veterans.

If you require accommodation during the hiring process,please inform us in advance so we can arrange reasonable and appropriateaccommodation.