SUMMARY:
Under general supervision of the Manager, Program Administration and Recreation leads and coordinates individual or group adult/physical training sessions for a specified health and fitness program.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Plans and leads exercise/activity sessions in one or more assigned fitness areas, such as low impact aerobics, stretching/flexibility, dance, yoga, circuit training, karate, general fitness, weight training.
2. Sets up and monitors class equipment and ensures its return in serviceable condition.
3. Advises participants on program and class procedures and policies, as appropriate.
4. Distributes handouts and/or class evaluations, if appropriate, and answers questions from participants after each session; assists in performing follow-up and communication with participants, as required.
5. Tracks progress of clients; maintains attendance and client files as appropriate.
6. Ensures that safety and injury prevention policies and procedures are adhered to by participants; reports accidents and prepares accident reports, as required.
7. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Recognized competency and training in field of instructional expertise/may require discipline-specific certification.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
· Group Fitness Certification or equivalent
· First Aid and CPR Certification required
· Vulnerable Sector Screening – Police Reference Check.
· Must be available on weekends
Salary Scale: Wage Grade 5 – Step 4 ($27.85/hour + 4% vacation pay)
This position is a unionized position with CUPE Local 2998
Hours: 4.5 hr/week as per needed
Start Date: July 6, 2026
Deadline for application: June 19, 2026
Please send resume to:
Fitness Instructor Hiring Committee
Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre
627 Queen’s Quay West, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3G3 Fax: 416 392-1512 Email: [email protected]
Applicants must quote job position title in the cover page and in the subject line of the e-mail.
Please note that all applicants are encouraged to provide a valid email address for communication purposes. Applicants who provide an email address may receive their written correspondence with respect to this job posting directly to the email address provided with their application. As an applicant, it is your responsibility to ensure that you check your email regularly to receive this correspondence.
Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and the City of Toronto’s Accommodation Policy; accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. If you are an individual with a disability and you need accommodation in applying for this position, please email us at: [email protected], quoting the job title.
Pay: $27.85 per hour
Work Location: In person
