Group Fitness Instructor Job Details | Richmond Hill

Richmond Hill; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Richmond Hill is seeking a Group Fitness Instructor for a temporary part-time role. The instructor will lead enjoyable exercise classes for all ages and ensure high-quality instruction and safety. Responsibilities include planning classes, maintaining certifications, and providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have relevant certifications and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Fitness Classes.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead safe and effective fitness classes.
• Educate participants on exercise benefits.
• Maintain current certifications.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Education

Fitness Instructor Specialist or Aquafitness Instructor Certification

Emergency First Aid with CPR-C/AED

Job description

Group Fitness Instructor

Posting Id 2597 Number of Positions 1 Department Community Services Division Recreation and Culture Services Shift Monday to Sunday Rate of Pay $28.85- $28.85Hourly Job Length/End Date Job Type Temporary Part Time Posting Type External Posting Date 01/23/2025 Application Deadline 12/31/2025 Position Summary

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

Duties and Responsibilities Cont'd (if applicable) 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
• Good time management 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

Leadership Competencies

• Demonstrates personal leadership
• Builds people and culture
• Cultivates open communication
• Shapes the future
• Navigates and leads through complexity and change

Attention Internal Candidates: All current City of Richmond Hill employees are required to apply via the ‘View Jobs for Current Employees ’ link on the City’s Careers Page .

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.