Group Fitness Instructor

Recreation and Culture Services builds vibrant, healthy, active and connected communities by providing facilities and programs that give all Barrie residents an opportunity to participate in recreational activities. Key responsibilities include identifying community recreation needs and interests, developing and delivering recreation opportunities that meet these needs, maintaining and operating recreational and cultural facilities, and managing the provision of space to external community providers and groups.

Under the general guidance and direction of the Recreation Active Living Programmer, and reporting to the Recreation Supervisor, the Group Fitness Instructor (PT) position is responsible for the organization and delivery of fitness classes. Specifically, this position leads and facilitates various fitness classes such as Zumba, Pilates and Yoga while ensuring the safety, well‑being and enjoyment of participants. Overall, this role plays an integral part in enabling the City to provide comprehensive and enjoyable recreation and active living programs to its residents by instructing fitness classes for all age groups.

Core Qualifications

• Valid Fitness and / or Personal Training Certification and completion of accredited fitness courses required for the classes taught.
• HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development Certificate from HIGH FIVE® National within three (3) months of hire if instructing applicable age group.
• Standard First Aid, CPR Level C, and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certifications.
• Previous experience instructing and / or participating in the specific program activity in accordance with the requirements laid out in any applicable certifications.
• Demonstrated ability in the specific program activity being taught, including the ability to demonstrate / participate for the duration of a class session.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and facilitate fitness lesson programs.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Intermediate interpersonal, customer‑service and oral communication skills.
• Availability to work weekdays, evenings, weekends and / or holidays, as required.

Conditions of Employment

Employment Details

Benefits

Optional enrollment in the OMERS Primary pension plan, access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), discounted rates for City Fitness Memberships and Transit Passes, and access to the Perkopolis Perks program.

Application Process

Click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top or bottom of the job posting to start the application process. E‑mail applications will not be considered. Please note that due to the high volume of applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The City of Barrie is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing barrier‑free and accessible employment practices and will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require code‑protected accommodation and we will work with you to meet your needs.

For full position details, please request a copy of the Job Description by emailing RCS.Recruitment@Barrie.ca.

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