Specialty Fitness Instructor - North York District

City of Toronto; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 43,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Toronto is seeking a Specialty Fitness Instructor for the North York District. This temporary, part-time role involves designing and leading diverse fitness classes (Nia, Yoga, Tai Chi, Pilates, Qi Gong) within established guidelines.

You will organize and supervise safe sessions, manage equipment, monitor attendance, and provide information to participants. The position requires current certifications in one or more fitness disciplines, First Aid, and the ability to engage participants

Qualifications

• Current certification in Pilates, Yoga, Tai Chi or Qi Gong.
• Experience planning and implementing diverse fitness classes for all ages and abilities.
• Must have a current First Aid certification (Emergency or Standard) as recognized by WSIB.
• Degree or Diploma in Physical Education/Health, Fitness & Wellness would be an asset.
• Fitness Certification as Group Fitness Leader would be an asset.
• Certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario's Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD) is required or will be provided after conditional offer.

Responsibilities

• Designs, promotes and implements specialized fitness classes within guidelines of a recognized specialty fitness certifying org.
• Plans, organizes and instructs safe and enjoyable group fitness classes for all ages and abilities.
• Sets up and takes down all necessary equipment for the class.
• Reports incidents/accidents and/or areas of concern to supervisor.
• Monitors and maintains attendance, fitness passes and memberships.
• Interacts with staff, participants and the public to provide program information.
• Ensures safe use, condition and storage of equipment.
• Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.

Skills

Pilates

Yoga

Tai Chi

Qi Gong

Group fitness planning

First Aid

Fitness knowledge

PHCD

Parks and Recreation Ontario PHCD

Education

Degree or Diploma in Physical Education/Health, Fitness & Wellness

Job description

Specialty Fitness Instructor - North York District

Req ID: 66931

Job Category: Fitness

Job Type: Temporary, Part-time

Hourly Rate: $ 36.86

Number of Positions: Talent pool for future vacancies

Start Date: TBD

Work Location: TBD

District: North York

Season: Winter

Duration: TBD

Shift Information: TBD

Division: Parks, Forestry & Recreation

Section: PFR CR Community Recreation

Posting End Date: 09/30/2026

Responsibilities:

• Designs, promotes and implements specialized fitness classes within the guidelines of a recognized specialty fitness (Nia, Yoga, Tai Chi, Pilates, Qigong) certifying organization.
• Plans, organizes and instructs safe and enjoyablegroup fitness classes for all ages and abilities.
• Sets-up and takes-down all necessary equipment for the class.
• Reports any incidents/accidents and/or areas of concern to supervisor.
• Monitors and maintains attendance, fitness passes and memberships.
• Interacts with staff, participants and the public to provide program information.
• Ensures safe use, condition and storage of equipment.
• Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.

Qualifications:

• Must be minimum 16 years of age.
• Current certification in one or more of: Pilates, Yoga, Tai Chi, Qi Gong.
• Experience in planning and implementing a wide variety of fitness classes for all ages and abilities. Technical knowledge of fitness and wellness.
• Must produce original currentFirst Aid certification (Emergency or Standard)as recognized by the WSIB.
• Degree or Diploma in Physical Education/Health, Fitness & Wellness would be an asset.
• Fitness Certification as Group Fitness Leader would bean asset.
• Must possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario's Principles of Healthy Child
• You possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario's Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD). This is a mandatory course that will be provided to you at no cost upon obtaining a conditional offer of employment. You will be provided with course dates and details at that time.

We thank all applicants for their submission. Candidates selected to advance beyond the screening stage will be contacted. Be sure to check your email regularly, including junk/spam mail folder, and log in to your profile to see the status of your application under Jobs Applied.

Vulnerable Sector Check: One of the requirements for working with children and vulnerable adults is applicants providing the results of a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC). Once a candidate completes online onboarding documentation, candidates that reside in the City of Toronto (postal code starts with "M") will be sent an email with a voucher code to complete an online VSC application with Toronto Police at no cost. Applicants who reside outside of the City of Toronto will need to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check from their local Police Service at their own cost.