Fitness Instructor - Group Fitness

You’re an enthusiastic fitness instructor with the energy to motivate and inspire participants. You love working with others, and connecting with people of different backgrounds and learning styles comes naturally to you. As a certified fitness professional who’s passionate about helping others reach their health and fitness goals, you know what it takes to create an engaging, safe environment that makes people sweat, laugh, and have fun!

If this sounds like you, we need your talents! Apply to the Fitness Instructor position, and join our dedicated and supportive team.

WHO WE ARE

Do what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best degree-granting colleges even better.

Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development funding
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

This position is responsible for the delivery of inclusive Group Fitness classes and has certification in one or more of the following areas : General Fitness, Cycle, Yoga, Pilates, or Zumba. A client-centered approach is preferred to enrich the experience of our Douglas College community and foster a culture of engagement. Instructors are expected to maintain certification in their respective area of expertise. Classes are offered at both the New West and Coquitlam Campuses. This position will report to a Manager, Athletics & Recreation Operations.

Additional Information

This contract position is available starting May 8 to June 30, 2023 with possibility of semester renewal. A commitment to being able to work to work 1 hour slots at 12 : 30pm and / or 4 : 30pm during the week is required.

Posting Number

Posting Number 01846SA

Position Title

Position Title Fitness Instructor - Group Fitness

Anticipated Start Date

Anticipated Start Date 05 / 08 / 2023

End Date

End Date 06 / 30 / 2023

Needs a Criminal Records Check

Needs a Criminal Records Check No

How To Apply

Open Date

Open Date 04 / 25 / 2023

Close Date

Minimum Number of References

Equity Statement

Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and / or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.

Qualified internal applicants must apply by December 19, 2024 to be given first consideration. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting.

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