PRC Fitness Instructor - Group Fitness Instructor

TERM CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY

LOCATION : Abbotsford Parks, Recreation, and Culture Facilities

POSITION TITLE : Group Fitness Instructor

HOURS : Mornings, afternoons, evenings from 5 : 00am to 10 : 00pm

DAYS : Sunday to Saturday Classes run 7 days a week

START DATE : Immediately

OPPORTUNITY :

We are looking for qualified, professional, and knowledgeable fitness experts to teach Group Fitness Instructor at the Abbotsford Recreation Centre as well as the Matsqui recreation center.

The focus is to provide an excellent class for all participants for everyone’s physical and mental health.

POSITION SUMMARY :

Under the supervision of the Fitness Supervisor team, the fitness instructor is responsible for planning and executing fitness classes within their scope of practice.

The main focus is the safety and inclusivity of all class participants. The city offers a variety of pre-designed and well attended drop in and pre-registered classes that help keep the members of our city healthy and active.

The classes run in class rooms, as well as the weight room.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provide supervision and instruction to the patrons in the fitness centers effectively and in a professional manner.
• Provide a well-planned lesson for each class.
• Ability to adapt to the population of the class.
• Teach patrons how to use equipment, review rules, and act in a safe manner in a classroom environment.
• Enforce general rules of conduct that the City has created for the fitness facilities.
• Treat injures and complete the correct documentation that goes along with it.
• Checking and reporting any equipment that may need repairs to the supervisor team.
• Provide high quality customer service.
• Maintain a clean and welcoming environment to the diverse community of Abbotsford.
• Regular and effective communication with Fitness Supervisor team.
• Complete attendance of participants.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS :

• Current BCRPA or Equivalent Group fitness certification. CFES is accepted. BCAK student or practicing also accepted.
• An asset but not required : Specialized certifications such as Together in Movement and Exercise Certification, Fraser Health Cardiac Rehabilitation Certification, Pre / Post Natal Certification
• Current Standard First Aid, CPR C’ & AED certification and the ability to perform any first aid task when needed.
• Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to apply the theory-based knowledge in anatomy and physiology as it applies to the work performed.
• Knowledge of the standard care of care, and working within your scope of practice.
• Knowledge of fitness equipment and how they can be used for basic fitness needs.
• Ability to maintain professional, but kind relationships with patrons and fellow staff members while on shift.
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with supervisor team.
• Ability to prepare documents and communication.
• Ability to understand, and use email and computer scheduling programs effectively.
• Ability to follow and carry-out oral and written communication in English.

These term contract opportunities require a satisfactory criminal record check. The applicant will be required to undergo a criminal record check in order to work in this position and must report to their supervisor if any criminal charges are laid against them that may be related to their employment in this position.

The hourly rate of pay for the Group Fitness Instructor starts at $23.61. Rates differ depending on certifications.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact the fitness coordinator Kristalee Walchuk at .

Closing Date : October 31,

Due to the high volume of applicants, only successful applicants will be contacted.