Instructor III - Take Heart Program

Township of Muskoka Lakes; Saanich; Hybrid; CAD 36,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

15% in lieu of benefits

Job summary

District of Saanich is seeking an Instructor III – Take Heart Program to join Saanich Commonwealth Place. The role supports cardiac rehabilitation by monitoring safety and tailoring exercise to individuals. The instructor will document programs and serve as an educational resource for clients and families.

Required certifications include BCRPA Personal Training or equivalent, Standard First Aid and CPR Level C. A Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector is required.

Qualifications

• BCRPA Personal Training or equivalent is required.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR Level C are required.
• Experience delivering cardiac rehabilitation and health/fitness programming is preferred.
• Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector (PIC-VS) no older than six months is required.

Responsibilities

• Coaching clients to identify and maintain health-promoting behaviours.
• Monitor exercise environment for clinical safety and tailor activities to abilities.
• Evaluate, update and document client exercise programs regularly.
• Maintain clear client documentation, records and statistics.

Skills

Cardiac rehab experience

Client instruction

Motivational support

Education

BCRPA Personal Training or equivalent

Standard First Aid

CPR Level C

Job description

DISTRICT OF SAANICH

PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
RECREATION DIVISION
SAANICH COMMONWEALTH PLACE

Instructor III - Take Heart Program

2 Casual (CUPE Local 2011) Positions

The District of Saanich's Parks, Recreation and Community Services department is seeking a team player to help drive our mission of Healthy Nature, Healthy People, and Healthy Community, while supporting our vision: a Saanich where everyone belongs.

You’ll work within a team where service excellence, learning and sharing, and feedback and accountability are highly valued, and where communication, trust, respect, and positivity form the foundation for everything we do.

Saanich Commonwealth Place is seeking an Instructor III – Take Heart Program to join our team. The Take Heart Program provides a supportive exercise environment for individuals participating in cardiac rehabilitation and related health and wellness programming.

The successful candidate will work alongside primary clinical staff to help monitor the exercise environment for clinical safety and tailor exercise activities to the individual needs and abilities of participants. The Instructor III will evaluate, update and document client exercise programs on an ongoing basis; maintain clear and concise client documentation, records and statistics; and provide safe, organized and effective instruction.

The Instructor III will also serve as an educational resource for clients, families and other members of the client care team. Responsibilities include coaching clients and families to identify, develop and maintain health‑promoting behaviours within the context of illness or disease; providing motivational support related to long‑term behavioural modification and exercise; monitoring compliance with prescribed exercise programs; preparing equipment and program areas; and maintaining a safe and welcoming environment.

Required Certifications: BCRPA Personal Training or equivalent and current Standard First Aid and CPR Level C. Preference will be given to candidates with experience delivering cardiac rehabilitation and health and wellness programs. Candidates must also provide a satisfactory Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector (PIC-VS) no older than six months

The successful candidates will work Tuesdays and Thursdays with availability 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Hours and shifts are subject to change. Although we thank all applicants for applying, only those under consideration will be contacted.

These are C.U.P.E. Local 2011 positions with a wage of $31.46 per hour (2026 rate) plus 15% in lieu of benefits. Job description and competition information can be found at www.saanich.ca.

The District of Saanich is proud to once again be recognized as one of BC's Top Employers for 2026. As an inclusive, supportive, and high performing organization, we are committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. We aim to attract and retain passionate, skilled individuals from all backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can contribute and thrive. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] in confidence. We are here to support your full participation.