Instructor, Fitness (Part-time)

City of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Ottawa is seeking part-time fitness instructors to lead group classes in a vibrant environment. Candidates will require specific fitness certifications and must demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills to enhance participant experiences across various community locations.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 10 and Current Fitness Certification required.
• Minimum 6 months of experience or equivalent apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction on group fitness and fitness-related classes.
• Ensure safety and maintain a fun environment for participants.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Creativity

Organization

Education

Completion of Grade 10

Current Fitness Certification

Tools

Fitness Instructor certificate

Standard First Aid

Job description

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Requisition ID:18071
Department:Rec, Cultural & Facility Services Dept.
Service: Complexes, Aqua & Specialized Services
Employment Type: 1 or more Part-time Continuous Positions – up to 24 hours per week
Salary Information: $23.678 - $34.578 per hour (2024 rates of pay)
Various Shifts: Days, Evenings, Weekends
Affiliation:CUPE 503 PT Rec & Cult
Location: Various locations
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category:Recreation, Cultural & Facility Services
Application Close:07/06/2026

JOB SUMMARY

The Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services department is responsible for building a healthy, inclusive and vibrant City, as well as ensuring that communities, residents and visitors have access to the recreation and cultural places, programs, events and services that allow them to experience all the benefits the City has to offer, and overseeing Buildings and Facilities Management for improved service delivery integration, ensuring the best possible client experience in City facilities.

You are responsible for providing instruction on a wide variety of group fitness and fitness-related classes for identified programs at the City of Ottawa, in accordance with corporate and departmental policies and procedures, rules and regulations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of Grade 10 and Current Fitness Certification from a recognized fitness certification organization (or equivalent as deemed acceptable by management).

Minimum of 6 months of experience or equivalent apprenticeship

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Fitness Instructor certificate (e.g., canfitpro, YM-YWCA, Ontario Fitness Council or other recognized certification)

Current Standard First Aid, CPR and/or AED certificates

AODA Customer Service/IASR Training

KNOWLEDGE

• Corporate and Departmental policies, guidelines and directives
• City of Ottawa emergency response procedures
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge base, skills and training necessary to lead variety of fitness classes
• Ability to speak clearly and actively listen
• Maintain a fun and safe environment
• Understanding of community fitness environment and needs
• Flexible
• Creative
• Organized
• Reliable
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Open to change and innovation

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Language Requirement:Various language requirements, locations may require English only, French only OR Bilingual competencies. Some positions require English oral, reading, and writing. Some positions required French oral, reading and writing.
• Police Record Check:The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Note: Under the age of 18, requires a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters check in place of the Vulnerable Sector Check.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.
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We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.