Fitness Instructors (Part-Time)

When you join the City of Guelph, you join a team of over 2000 employees who deliver services the community relies on every day. Together, we are bringing to life Guelph’s vision of an inclusive, connected, and prosperous city where we look after each other and our environment. As a single tier municipality, we offer a variety of occupations and career specialities within our organization. Guided by the goals and objectives of the Future Guelph Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision for an inclusive, connected, prosperous city.

The City of Guelph Recreation Division offers a variety of recreation fitness program for people of all ages and abilities in weekly sessions throughout the year. We offer a variety of classes at various locations - West End Community Centre, Victoria Road Recreation Centre, Evergreen Seniors Community Centre and Guelph Sports Dome.

Reporting to the Recreation Program Coordinator, successful candidates will lead a fun and motivating setting for group fitness classes and be inclusive to all participants. Please identify any specializations in your resume.

Hours of work

This is a part-time position scheduled for up to 20 hours per week, including days, evenings, weekends, based on the program schedule. Immediate program needs include (but not limited to)

• Group Fitness Instructor
• Fitness Certification required
• Experience teaching a variety of group fitness programs
• Prenatal / Postnatal Fitness Instructor
• Fitness Certification with specialized experience in Prenatal / postnatal coaching / training required
• 60 minute classes offered
• Total Body & Strength Instructor
• Fitness certification required
• Relevant experience teaching strength & conditioning
• 60 minute classes offered
• Spin / Cycle Instructor
• Spin / cycle certification required
• 45 min to 1 hour classes offered
• Rowing Instructor
• Rowing instructor certification or related experience as a rower required
• 45 minute classes being offered including a warm up and post stretch
• Tai Chi & Qi Gong Instructor
• Tai Chi and / or Qi Gong Certification required
• Relevant experience teaching Tai Chi or Qi Gong
• 60 minute classes offered
• Barre Instructor
• Fitness certification required
• Relevant experience teaching Barre or Dance
• 60 minute classes offered

Key Duties And Responsibilities

Qualifications And Requirements

Rate of Pay

$29.22 per hour (under review)

How To Apply

Qualified applicants are invited to apply using our online application system by Sun day, September 28, 2025 Please note all applicants must complete the online questionnaire specific to this position at the time they submit their resume and cover letter in order to be considered.

The City of Guelph is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employees feel welcome, valued and engaged. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All employment practices are solely based on individual merit, qualifications, and organization's needs at the time. In keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals in our job application procedures. If you need an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, you may contact us to make your needs known in advance.

Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely to determine eligibility for employment. We thank all candidates in advance; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

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