Group Fitness Instructor

City Of Edmonton; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Edmonton is seeking a Group Fitness Instructor for ongoing part-time positions at recreation centres across the city. Plan and lead safe, progressive group classes, providing coaching, modifications and enthusiastic cues while fostering a welcoming atmosphere.

Qualifications include certification as a fitness instructor (Fitness Alberta, Canfitpro, YMCA, or equivalent), Cycle and Older Adult certifications, and Pre/Post-Natal training, with at least 1 year of related experience working

Qualifications

• Completion of a fitness instructor certification (Fitness Alberta, Canfitpro, YMCA, or equivalent)
• Cycle: Completion of Spin or Cycle instructor certification is required
• Older Adult: Completion of an Older Adult instructor certification is required
• PrePost-Natal: Completion of a Pre/Post-Natal fitness instructor certification is required
• A minimum of 1 year of related experience instructing adults and youth (ages 13+)

Responsibilities

• Plan and instruct exceptional Group Fitness classes that are safe and effective, providing coaching, feedback, modifications, cueing and encouragement
• Provide classes that are progressive, challenging and can adapt to the diverse needs of participants
• Create a fun, welcoming, and motivating environment
• Contribute to the City's Group Fitness Community by communicating in a positive, productive and professional manner
• Substitute classes at various City of Edmonton facilities
• Maintain all mandatory education certifications and attend professional development workshops as needed
• Record class statistics and relay information/feedback about classes to Group Fitness Coordinators
• Understand, and follow all policies, procedures, and standards
• Other duties as required

Skills

communication

teamwork

leadership

enthusiasm

class cueing

customer service

computer skills (Google Apps)

Tools

Google Applications

Job description

Job Description - Group Fitness Instructor (56088)

Job Description

Group Fitness Instructor Ongoing

Job Number

Job Number: 56088

The Sport and Recreation Branch is looking for team players that are outgoing, personable, energetic and knowledgeable. We are seeking Group Fitness instructors that have a passion for providing members with an amazing experience at Recreation Centres across the City. If you are a fully qualified Strength & Conditioning, Cycle, Older Adult or Pre/Postnatal instructor and want to share your passion with City of Edmonton members, then this is the position for you!

What will you do?

• Plan and instruct exceptional Group Fitness classes that are safe and effective, providing coaching, feedback, modifications, cueing and encouragement
• Provide classes that are progressive, challenging and can adapt to the diverse needs of participants
• Create a fun, welcoming, and motivating environment
• Contribute to the City's Group Fitness Community by communicating in a positive, productive and professional manner
• Substitute classes at various City of Edmonton facilities
• Maintain all mandatory education certifications and attend professional development workshops as needed
• Record class statistics and relay information/feedback about classes to Group Fitness Coordinators
• Understand, and follow all policies, procedures, and standards
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

Qualifications :

• Completion of a fitness instructor certification (Fitness Alberta, Canfitpro, YMCA, or equivalent)
• Cycle: Completion of Spin or Cycle instructor certification is required
• Older Adult: Completion of an Older Adult instructor certification is required
• PrePost-Natal: Completion of a Pre/Post-Natal fitness instructor certification is required
• A minimum of 1 year of related experience instructing adults and youth (ages 13+)

Assets

• Additional Group Fitness/Exercise Certifications

Skills required for success

• Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership skills
• Enthusiasm and energy to keep up with the current fitness trends and get adults motivated and moving
• Ability to safely teach a variety of skill levels within one class
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( https://bit.ly/4brRrXm )
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
• Demonstrate customer service excellence
• Experience working with computers and Google Applications is an asset

Conditions of Employment

• Valid Intermediate First Aid, CPR C and AED Certification is required
• Hire is dependent upon a Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector Check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [e-mail] . Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits .

Up to 15 Temporary, part-time ongoing positions

Hours of work: Up to 10 Hours per week. Evening and weekend work is required as well as working at various City of Edmonton locations

Salary: $33.00 - $45.00 (Hourly)

Talent Acquisition Consultant: PG/RF

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