Fitness Instructor

at  City of Kitchener

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Provides instruction to participants in a variety of fitness disciplines. Looking for fitness instructors who are available to instruct classes evenings and weekends starting in the fall. Position will start with 1 to 2 programs per week during the fall session. A group fitness certification is required.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares and conducts appropriate program for participants following required standards.
• Demonstrates and instructs assigned activities and techniques using established teaching methodology and procedures; provides feedback to participants.
• Explain and ensures safety rules and regulations governing sports, recreation activities and the use of equipment are followed.
• Assembles supplies and equipment as required.
• Completes record and reports including class attendance and accident/incident reports. Distributes applicable forms and program information.
• Ensures safe use, condition and storage of any equipment.
• Responds to participants immediate concerns and or needs and provides customer service.
• Acts as a liaison between the facility and participants.
• Provides first aid as required.
• Please specify the type of group fitness program(s) you are able to instruct.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Possess a high school diploma and current technical and practical training in a specific discipline as outlined above and/or be a certified fitness or certified wellness instructor.
• Minimum of one year of related experience.
• Have the ability to support and project values compatible with the organization.
• Be able to work flexible hours including daytime, evening, weekends, and holidays, depending on the needs of the program.
• Have demonstrated experience providing instruction within a program setting.
• Have demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication (written and oral), customer service, and behaviour management skills.
• Provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check at your own expense as a condition of employment.
• Valid CPR Level “C” and Emergency First Aid Certificate, or willing to obtain prior to employment.
• Reliable with a good attitude and employment record.

WE APPRECIATE THE INTEREST OF ALL APPLICANTS. ONLY CANDIDATES WHOSE SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION WILL BE CONTACTED.

Please note that as per Human Resources Policy HUM-HIR-110, “Employment of Relatives of Staff Members and Elected Officials":
“The immediate relatives of staff of the Human Resources Division, all Directors, General Managers, or the Chief Administrative Officer and Elected Officials shall not be employed by the City in any capacity.
The immediate relatives of all other Management personnel shall not be employed where such employment would be:
1. within the same Department in the case of permanent full-time, temporary full-time and part-time classifications.
2. within the same Division in the case of students.”

• Prepares and conducts appropriate program for participants following required standards.
• Demonstrates and instructs assigned activities and techniques using established teaching methodology and procedures; provides feedback to participants.
• Explain and ensures safety rules and regulations governing sports, recreation activities and the use of equipment are followed.
• Assembles supplies and equipment as required.
• Completes record and reports including class attendance and accident/incident reports. Distributes applicable forms and program information.
• Ensures safe use, condition and storage of any equipment.
• Responds to participants immediate concerns and or needs and provides customer service.
• Acts as a liaison between the facility and participants.
• Provides first aid as required.
• Please specify the type of group fitness program(s) you are able to instruct.
• Performs other related duties as assigned