Part Time
Welcome to Salmon Arm, a vibrant city where a combination of beauty and forward thinking attracts adventurers, entrepreneurs and families of all ages. A place that’s open to innovative ways to do more, live more and make more of a difference.
The City of Salmon Arm is currently accepting applications for Fitness Instructor at the SASCU Recreation Centre. The City, in conjunction with the Shuswap Recreation Society, is dedicated to building healthy individuals, families and communities. We offer a wide range of recreation and cultural programs and services to residents of all ages and abilities. We are looking for positive, enthusiastic and friendly individuals to deliver memorable experiences to our customers.
Why Work For Us?
You will be an integral part of our dedicated Fitness and Wellness team who continually strive to make a difference in the recreation and cultural lives of Salmon Arm and area residents by providing excellent customer service experiences.
About You!
You are an energetic and highly motivated individual who is available to instruct a variety of classes as a Fitness instructor. You have an excellent understanding of fitness class facilitation and are skilled at proper and safe use of a variety of equipment. You are a team player who is committed to community recreation and have experience instructing in a community setting. You are reliable, responsive to customer needs, and excellent at building relationships. You are courteous and effective with the public and enjoy working with a diverse group of people with varying fitness levels. In addition, you are experienced in:
Responsibilities
- Creating a supportive and engaging environment for participants of all ability levels.
- Adapting exercises to meet varying mobility and experience levels, with a focus on safety.
- Effective communication with participants and recreation staff.
- Tracking attendance and reporting any issues or concerns to your supervisor.
- Maintaining a professional and courteous demeanour as a representative of SASCU Recreation Centre.
Required Qualifications
- Current BCRPA Fitness Certification or equivalent, in fitness instruction or specialized disciplines (e.g., group fitness, yoga, Pilates, spin, etc.).
- 6 months experience teaching in a recreational setting.
- Current CPR and a First Aid certification.
- Available to teach weekdays, evenings, and weekends is essential to meet business demands.
If you’re passionate about fitness and enjoy inspiring others to achieve their health and wellness goals, we encourage you to check out our full Job Description. Remuneration for this position is in accordance with the CUPE Local 1908 Collective Agreement and starts at $31.25 per hour plus 14% in lieu of benefits and vacation.
Please note that employment for the Fitness Instructor with the City of Salmon Arm is subject to the receipt of a satisfactory police information check. This posting will remain active until positions have been filled as required. We look forward to you submitting your resume and cover letter to our Human Resource department at [email protected]
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