Health & Wellness Staff

The City of Belleville; Belleville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Belleville is seeking Health & Wellness Staff for temporary part-time positions in the Community Services Department. Responsibilities include providing quality instruction, preparing lesson plans, and ensuring participant safety. Applicants can apply for multiple roles, with a commitment to customer service and a requirement for certifications in their respective fields.

Qualifications

• Current Standard First Aid and C.P.R. certification required.
• Certified Group Fitness or Yoga by a recognized agency.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lesson plans and provide instruction for assigned programs.
• Ensure safety and supervise participants during activities.
• Complete attendance and administrative paperwork.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Problem-solving skills

Public relations skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

HEALTH & WELLNESS STAFF

Department: Community Services Department - Recreation Division

File Number: SV25-69

Location: Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre

Position Type: Temporary Part Time

Hours: Hours of work vary – daytime, evening and weekend shifts are available. 1-5 hours per week.

Employee Group: Non-Union

Salary: $26.14 - $35.00 per hour, depending on role

Closing Date: July 3, 2025 at 4:30 PM

Applicants are required to select which roles they are interested in applying to via the application questionnaire and may be considered for all positions under this job posting.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

As a member of the Community Services Department, these positions prepare lesson plans, provide quality instruction, evaluation and complete administrative tasks for the assigned programs/classes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Represent the City of Belleville in a professional manner with appropriate actions and conduct by following all of the Staff Policies and Procedures set out by the Department.
• Responsible for the safety and supervision of the participants by following all rules and regulations set out by the Department and/or outside organizations.
• Must be knowledgeable of City Programs and have strong public relations skills.
• Responsible for providing instruction and leadership for your designated program.
• Responsible for on-going evaluations and feedback of the programs to the Recreation Coordinator.
• Responsible for the completion of attendance and any required paperwork to effectively administrate this program as per the Department Procedures.
• Assume the responsibility for assessing and responding in an emergency situation and completing the necessary reports.
• Provide the participants with excellent customer service including management of conflict through effective problem solving and communication skills.
• Ensure all program areas are properly supplied with equipment, paperwork, and any other supplies that may be required for programs.
• This position is responsible for keeping any required certifications current.
• Attend all training and staff meetings as scheduled.
  
  

Note: the above duties and responsibilities are not to be construed as all-inclusive.

FITNESS INSTRUCTOR 2

Number of Positions Available: 1

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma, at minimum
• Current Standard First Aid and C.P.R. certification
• Certified Group Fitness by a recognized and approved Agency (Depending on the discipline you are teaching in – Group Fitness, TRX, Kettlebell, etc.)
• Excellent customer service skills and problem-solving skills
• Satisfactory Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check
  
  

Asset Qualifications:

• High Five – Principles of Healthy Older Adult certification
• Additional Fitness certifications
• Post-secondary education in a related discipline
• Previous instructing experience in the assigned discipline
  
  

SPECIALIZED INSTRUCTOR – CERTIFIED (YOGA)

Number of Positions Available: 1

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma, at minimum
• Current Standard First Aid and C.P.R. certification
• Certified by a recognized and approved Agency – Yoga
• Satisfactory Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check
  
  

Asset Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in a related discipline
• High Five – Principles of Healthy Older Adult certification
• Previous instructing experience in the assigned or related discipline
• Excellent customer service skills and problem-solving skills
  
  

SPECIALIZED INSTRUCTOR – UNCERTIFIED (TAI CHI)

Number of Positions Available: 1

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma, at minimum
• Current Standard First Aid and C.P.R. certification
• 2 years practicing and leading Tai Chi
• Excellent customer service skills and problem-solving skills
• Satisfactory Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check
  
  

Asset Qualifications:

• Certified by a recognized and approved Agency related to the assigned discipline
• High Five – Principles of Healthy Older Adult certification
• Post-secondary education in a related discipline
• Previous instructing experience in the assigned discipline
  
  

Recruitment Process:

Stage 1 – Interviews: Interviews will be scheduled with successful candidates for early July 2025.

Stage 2 – Offer letter and Onboarding Paperwork: Offers are expected to go out by the end of July 2025, and an onboarding paperwork date will be included in offer letters for documents to be returned.

Stage 3 – Start Date: This anticipated commencement of this position is September 2025 until August 2026.

How To Apply:

www.belleville.ca/careers

We thank all applicants who apply but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please be advised that the City of Belleville uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job postings. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked frequently and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence regarding recruitments via email, it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the job posting.

Applicants will be required to provide at their own expense a satisfactory criminal reference check dated within the past six (6) months and if deemed a requirement of the position, a driver’s abstract to the Human Resources Department on or before the date of the interview but no later than the commencement of employment if selected.

The City of Belleville is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Division to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.

Personal information and any supporting material will be administered in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA).