OVALfit Indoor Cycle Instructor

Richmond Olympic Oval; Richmond; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Oval facilities access

Live teaching demonstrations as part o

Job summary

Richmond Olympic Oval Corporation is seeking an OVAlfit RIDE Instructor to transform workouts into immersive experiences. You will lead high-energy cycling sessions using Stages equipment, craft playlists, and motivate riders with data-driven coaching.

Required are a cycling certification, CPR, liability insurance, and flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends. The role offers an hourly rate with benefits per the collective agreement and opportunities to grow within the Oval facilities.

Qualifications

• Current indoor cycling certification (BCRPA, canfitpro, Stages Studio®, or equivalent).
• Current CPR certification and personal liability insurance.
• Strong understanding of exercise physiology, anatomy, modifications, and safe exercise practices.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to engage and motivate a diverse group of riders.
• Ability to successfully complete a Criminal Record Check.
• Flexible availability, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Own the room: Lead high-energy, engaging, and inclusive cycling experiences that challenge riders of all fitness levels.
• Bring your personality: Create your own ride style, blending music, motivation, coaching, and performance.
• Make the music matter: Build playlists that create energy and drive intensity.
• Coach with purpose: Use performance metrics to help riders track progress and celebrate achievements.
• Build community: Create meaningful connections with riders and foster an inclusive environment.
• Deliver an exceptional experience: Prepare class profiles and ensure the studio and technology are ready from warm-up to cooldown.

Skills

Cycling coaching

Motivation

Communication

Safety awareness

Criminal record check

Education

Indoor cycling certification (BCRPA/canfitpro/Stages)

CPR certification

Personal liability insurance

Job description

Application Deadline: November 15, 2026 at 11:59pm

Bring the Energy. Own the Ride. Inspire the Room.

Great cycling classes are about more than turning pedals. They're about the music, the energy, the challenge, and the feeling riders take with them long after the class ends.

At theRichmond Olympic Oval, we're looking for dynamic, passionate, and inspiring indoor cycling instructors who know how to turn a workout into an experience.

Our dedicated OVALfit RIDE studio features Stages SC3 bikes and real-time performance metrics. Whether you're coaching a performance-driven ride or delivering a rhythm-based experience powered by music, you'll have the tools and creative freedom to make every class your own.

Your Ride. Your Energy. Your Impact.

Key Responsibilities

As an OVALfit RIDE Instructor, you're more than a coach. You're the energy behind the room, the connection between the music and the movement, and the motivation that keeps riders coming back.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Own the room: Lead high-energy, engaging, and inclusive cycling experiences that challenge and inspire riders of all fitness levels.
• Bring your personality: Create your own ride style, blending music, motivation, coaching, and performance.
• Make the music matter: Build playlists that create energy, drive intensity, and bring your rides to life.
• Coach with purpose: Use Stages Studio Pro™ technology and performance metrics to help riders track progress, push their limits, and celebrate achievements.
• Build community: Create meaningful connections with riders and foster an environment where everyone feels welcome, supported, and motivated.
• Deliver an exceptional experience: Prepare thoughtful class profiles, ensure the studio and technology are ready, and create a seamless experience from warm-up to cooldown.

What Makes You a Great Fit?

We're looking for instructors who bring a combination of coaching expertise, musical creativity, and genuine enthusiasm for helping people move.

Qualifications

• Current indoor cycling certification (BCRPA, canfitpro, Stages Studio®, or equivalent)
• Current CPR certification and personal liability insurance
• Strong understanding of exercise physiology, anatomy, modifications, and safe exercise practices
• Confident communication skills and the ability to engage and motivate a diverse group of riders
• Ability to successfully complete a Criminal Record Check
• Flexible availability, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

What Will Set You Apart

• Previous group fitness or indoor cycling instruction experience (minimum six months preferred)
• Confidence leading and energizing classes of 21+ riders
• Experience designing both performance-based and rhythm-based cycling classes
• Understanding of FTP-based training, performance metrics, and structured ride profiles
• Passion for music, including playlist development, beat matching, and musical countdowns
• Familiarity with Stages Studio Pro™ or similar performance technology (training provided)
• Additional fitness certifications or experience working with diverse populations

Availability:Shifts vary, but will include mornings, evenings and weekends

Compensation range: $44.12 - $58.83 as per the Collective Agreement, plus 12% in lieu of benefits (hourly rate is based on qualifications and experience)

Please note: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a live teaching demonstration as part of the selection process.

• Our workplace culture embraces People, Excellence, Leadership, Team and Innovation.
• Access to use the Oval's 20,000sq ft fitness centre with top class facilities, over 100 pieces of strength and cardio equipment, 4-storey climbing wall, YYoga studio, endless fitness classes, Olympic sized ice rinks and the Richmond Olympic Experience (ROX) museum (restrictions may apply).
• Opportunity to work in additional positions at the Richmond Olympic Oval to grow your knowledge and experience.
• Collaborative team environment.
  
  

The Richmond Olympic Oval is anequal opportunityemployer and welcomes applications from all groups. This includes women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who may contribute to diversity. We also recognize unique styles, perspectives, beliefs and creativity that support a diverse, respectful, inclusive and collaborative work environment.

If you believe this is the role for you, you are personable, have a great attitude, are passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and have a genuine interest in contributing to the greater good of our company and our community, we want to hear from you!