Fitness instructor

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP
• or equivalent experience
• Health and physical education/fitness, other

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Fitness centre
• Military base or location

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Demonstrate and instruct athletic, fitness or sports activities and techniques
• Schedule activities
• Assist with coordination of recreational, sport and fitness events
• Lead groups and individuals in recreational or leisure programs
• Plan and carry out recreational, fitness and sports activities
• Understand principles of group dynamics
• Leading/instructing groups
• Leading/instructing individuals
• Provide lifestyle awareness information
• Conduct therapeutic recreational or athletic activities
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Assemble supplies, sports and game equipment
• Monitor recreational, sports or fitness activities to ensure safety and provide emergency or first aid assistance when required

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• HIGH FIVE training (principles of healthy child development)
• Fitness Instructor Certificate
• National Lifeguard Service (NLS) Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety

• Enhanced reliability security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Public transportation is not available

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Wellness program