Recreation Instructor : Adult Gymnastics for Seniors

About Us

One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you!

About You / What We Are Looking For

We are currently seeking three committed and experienced Recreation Instructors to lead our adult gymnastics classes. In this role, you will be responsible for safely adapting exercises to accommodate a range of health conditions and physical limitations, ensuring that all participants can progress at their own pace. Key responsibilities include : teaching gymnastic classes tailored to the adult / senior demographic, adapting exercises to effectively meet the diverse needs of participants, creating a supportive and inclusive class environment that encourages learning and individual progress.

As a Recreation Instructor, shifts are varied throughout the year and programs run out of different facilities in the City, however, the primary location is Maillardville Community Centre.

Minimum Qualifications

• National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Artistic Gymnastics Foundations Certified.
• Emergency First Aid and CPR ‘C’ certification or equivalent.
• Prior experience instructing adults in gymnastics.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

What We Offer :

The City offers an hourly wage of $32.92 - $38.40 per hour + 4% in lieu of benefits. In addition, you can anticipate a lively, fast-paced environment, plus opportunities for personal and professional growth.

You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse team dedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in variety of learning and development opportunities. This position is based in Coquitlam.

Accessibility / Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Coquitlam is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer working towards enhancing equitable practices in our recruitment and retention processes. As an organization we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment to support our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about what equity, diversity, and inclusion means, and the City’s efforts in support of these principles, please visit coquitlam.ca / edi for more information.

If at any time during the application or recruitment process you require additional assistance or an accommodation, please contact our team for confidential support. Staff can also provide in-person support if required.