Group Fitness Instructor Trainee - LES MILLS STRENGTH DEVELOPMENT - Etobicoke

GoodLife Fitness; Toronto; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Advancement opportunities

Free membership for self & family

Music rebates

Job summary

GoodLife Fitness in Canada is seeking a Group Fitness Instructor Trainee to learn to deliver high-quality, engaging classes and progress toward licensure as a Group Fitness Instructor.

The program includes pre-training tasks, trainer-led or self-directed sessions, and post-training activities to certify and begin teaching. Compensation starts at CAD 17.60 hourly with opportunities for career growth and employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous teaching or coaching experience.
• CPR-A certification required.
• AED certification required.
• Ability to engage and motivate participants.

Responsibilities

• Participate in pre-training tasks and submit required materials.
• Attend training sessions (trainer-led or self-directed).
• Coordinate team teaching and deliver class sessions after training.

Skills

Teaching experience

CPR-A AED

Energetic personality

Communication

Education

CPR-A certification

AED training

Job description

GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR TRAINEE

Who is a Group Fitness Instructor Trainee?

The Group Fitness Instructor Trainee is responsible for learning how to provide a high quality, engaging and motivating experience, that includes safe, inclusive and enjoyable instruction and leadership for participants in all Group Experience classes. They do so by undergoing a live, virtual or self-directed training process, which may include completing pre- and post-training work, filming videos for assessment, etc., with the goal of attaining program certification by the end of the training process and becoming hired as a Group Fitness Instructor.

What will you be doing?

Pre-Training Preparation:

• Completes and returns Instructor Agreement, if applicable to program.
• Completes specified tasks within deadlines to prepare for completing the training session and progressing to certification, if applicable to program.
• Completes and submits required videos to determine readiness, if applicable to program, and quickly applies feedback.

Training Session:

• Completes Trainer-led or self-directed learning topics and tasks.
• Refines skills related to GoodLife/s/Les Mills Canada’s 5 Key Elements (choreography, technique, coaching, connection and performance).
• Attends the session in its entirety.

Post-Training Preparation:

• Completes specified tasks within deadlines to reinforce learning from the training session and progressing to certification, if applicable to program.
• With the GEDM and Instructor, coordinates team teaching, including practice and delivery of class. Completes final assessment video.

Do you have what it takes?

• Previous teaching or coaching experience.
• Current CPR-A and AED will be required before teaching your first class as a Group Fitness Instructor.
• Responds and relates well to Leaders.
• Puts a lot of effort into their activities.
• Personally committed to, and actively working towards, continually improving themselves.
• Pursue everything with energy, focus and a need to finish.

What’s in it for you?

• Paid training to become a certified Group Fitness Instructor at GoodLife Fitness.

As a Group Fitness Instructor:

• Ongoing training, education and development
• Opportunities for advancement in other areas of the company including Service, Sales and Management.
• Competitive compensation including free music, quarterly releases or music rebates
• Ongoing discounts to canfitpro and additional conferences
• Free Associate and Friends and Family Membership
• Fun and energetic atmosphere to come to every day

Compensation:

The selected candidate will start at a base wage of $17.60. The expected annual total compensation is $1,300 determined by the expected total number of hours to complete the certification.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion

At GoodLife Fitness, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and members feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. We are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a manner that respects their dignity and that is equitable. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.