Are you passionate about exercise and wellbeing? Do you want to support seniors in your community while earning some extra money to supplement your income? Are you a student looking to gain experience, a recent retiree, or simply someone who is looking for a part-time job that feels like a hobby?

We are a non-profit organization that provides free exercise classes for seniors communities across the GTA and we are looking for people who are interested in leading these sessions on a flexible, part-time basis. While previous experience leading group exercise or working with seniors is definitely an asset, it isn’t mandatory. We welcome applications from all who are active learners in the area of wellness and are motivated to group exercise classes in person.

The goal is to help people over 65 increase mobility, relieve pain and reduce the risk of falls by building strength and improving balance. We have over 48 locations, most of which are in North York– and you can work at locations that make most sense to you, although some level of flexibility is required. Check out the below and apply!

The Group Exercise Instructor is responsible for instructing group exercise classes for older adult clients in the community.

We are looking for: A Part-Time, Permanent Exercise Instructor

Hours of Work: Monday - Thursday: 9:30AM – 4:00PM. Requires travel in the community for in-person classes. We reimburse some costs associated with travel between classes. Could be asked about availability to cover virtual classes as well.

Location:



Exercise classes are generally held in the North York and surrounding areas.

Reports to: Supervisor, Exercise and Falls Prevention Compensation The hourly range for the role is from $22.00 to $26.00 per hour.

Responsibilities Class Facilitation & Management Create and lead group exercise classes in the community

Promote health and wellness through health promotion activities and health screening

Collect completed liability waivers for clients registered in the Group Exercise program and submit to the Program Supervisor monthly

Collect class attendance daily and enter attendance into the program’s tracking software prior to the end of each month

Track all new clients registered in the Group Exercise program and record them in the program’s tracking software prior to the end of each month

Enter timesheets into Circle of Care’s payroll system weekly for managerial approval Maintenance Management Duties Ensure that the exercise equipment for each class is safe, clean and in proper working order and report damaged equipment to the Program Coordinator.

Maintain the cleanliness of class areas and clean/store all equipment properly after each completed class. Team Building and Leadership Actively participate in team initiatives and meetings





Build support for the agency's vision and departmental goals/objectives by communicating, collaborating and leading by example

Build rapport with team members to ensure a high performing team

Look for daily opportunities to highlight the connection between overall program strategy and day-to-day activities

Act as a change agent to positively encourage others and manage change Risk, Health and Safety Management Responsible for identifying health and safety concerns and injury reporting

Participate in health and safety processes and procedures

Participate in maintaining a protected workplace workplace

Participate in all health and safety training initiatives

Providing adequate modifications for exercises Qualifications Active learner in the area of wellness, passionate about the benefits of exercising for seniors and motivated to host several group classes per week independently Holds an active CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain

Demonstrates appropriate and effective written, oral and non-verbal communication skills with clients, families, colleagues and the public dynamic, high-energy individual Must have a Driver's license and access to a car

Previous experience working with older adults in the community an asset

Previous experience leading group exercise classes or willingness to learn

Ability to work independently and effectively collaborate with a team Fluency in French, Russian, Italian, Cantonese or languages other than English is an asset

📌 Community Exercise Instructor (Part-Time) (Toronto)
🏢 Circle of Care
📍 Toronto