Fitness Instructor

Our City

Our Future

St. John's is a progressive city with a strong connection to the past and a positive outlook on the future. As one of the oldest cities in North America we have a unique history, but we are also a growing city with the needs and opportunities of a modern urban population.

The City of St. John’s is committed to recruiting world-class talent and expertise to join our City staff, more than 1200 strong, who provide a vast array of valued services to the residents of St.

John's and the metropolitan area. If you are an innovative thinker with a positive attitude and a commitment to quality, we want you to help us make St.

John’s a city where people want to live and feel they belong.

The Opportunity

The City of St. John’s is accepting applications for Fitness Instructors to teach dryland, water fitness and yoga classes.

Accountabilities

Fitness instructors lead, instruct, and motivate patrons in scheduled group exercise classes.

Description disclaimer

The successful applicant will be required to participate in all training programs applicable to this position and other related work.

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Qualifications

Fitness Leadership Certification such as YMCA, CALA, WaterArt, CanFit Pro, City of St. John’s Aquatic Fitness Instructors Workshop, Yoga Instructor.

Education : High School Diploma

• Current Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Certificate of Conduct and Vulnerable Sector Check
• Current CPR Level C

Specific Skills / Certifications Assets :

High Five Principles of Healthy Aging

Experience :

Experience teaching fitness programs.

Working Conditions

• Fitness and aquatic conditions may be very hot and humid at times.
• Frequently dealing with members of the public.
• The duties of this position require flexible hours of work including evenings and weekends as required

Physical Requirements

• Fitness and aquatic conditions may be very hot and humid at times.
• Frequently dealing with members of the public.
• The duties of this position require flexible hours of work including evenings and weekends as required

Hours of Work

As required, mornings, lunchtime, afternoons and evenings, weekdays and weekends. Hours assigned based on program schedule.

We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

The City of St. John's does not accept applications in person, by email, fax or mail. Applications will be received up to 12 : 00 Midnight (Newfoundland Standard Time) on closing date.

This City of St. John's is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the

employment of a qualified workforce which reflects the community's diversity.