Career Opportunities: Fitness Instructor (Various Specialties) (4958)

Working within our Strategic Plan, Cambridge Connected, and committing to our values of Integrity, Respect, Inclusiveness and Service, the successful candidate will work together to help the City of Cambridge achieve our vision: A place for people to prosper – alive with chance.

Job Profile

The City of Cambridge is looking for Fitness Instructors to teach a variety of fitness classes for adults and older adults in our recreation centres. Instructors must be able to teach participants at all skill levels and create an engaging, educational, safe, and enjoyable class experience. We are looking for instructors in the following specialties:

- Pilates
- Strength Training
- Step
- TRX
- Barre
- HIIT
- Personal Trainers
- Yoga
- Bootcamp

Don't see your specialty? We'd still love to hear from you! We're always looking for fresh program ideas and unique fitness offerings.

We are seeking instructors who can provide consistent, reliable availability and are interested in building an ongoing relationship with our recreation programs. Continuity helps participants feel welcomed, supported, and confident returning to classes.

What you will be doing

- Your primary function, with a focus on customer service, is to plan, organize and deliver high quality safe and stimulating lessons for all levels of participants while being vigilant and ready to respond to any emergency situation.
- You will keep current with industry trends and class format and complete administrative duties in a timely manner (e.g. attendance, incident/accident reports).




- It is important to maintain a safe and tidy program space ensuring equipment is set up and stored appropriately; attend meetings and training as required; and, report any concerns or issues to your supervisor.
- Participate in all assigned mandatory staff training.

Experience and Knowledge

- Current certification from an accredited fitness organization.
- One year of previous related experience teaching group fitness to adults and older adults.
- Exceptional customer service and communication skills.
- Please note that applicants must be a minimum of 18 years of age.

We are looking for these certificates (or willing to obtain)

Standard First Aid with CPR C and AED

High Five- Principles of Healthy Aging

We will ask you for these items if you are hired

Current and valid Police Vulnerable Sector Check to be provided prior to commencement in this position.

Proof of your current and valid certificate(s) and/or educational qualifications.

Worker Health and Safety Awareness Training certificate from the Ministry of Labour. (may be obtained post offer)

Rate of pay

The hourly rate for this position will vary pending qualifications and specialty; however, will be within the range of $25.00 to $40.00.

Hours of work

Hours are dependent on program registration and operational needs; as such, there are no minimum hours associated with this position.



Preference will be given to candidates who can provide consistent availability for mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends, and who are interested in a reliable, long-term commitment that supports continuity of service and a positive experience for participants.

The City of Cambridge accepts applications for this position throughout the year and hires motivated and enthusiastic people on an as needed basis.

Accommodation needs and protection of privacy

The City of Cambridge recognizes and appreciates diversity and inclusion enhances our public value commitment.

We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience and encourage all qualified people to apply, including and especially people from equity-deserving groups. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with honour and respect toward their individual dimensions of diversity.

We strive to remove barriers that may prevent qualified applicants from fully participating in the recruitment and selection process. Accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and other applicable legislation is available throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Contact [email protected] to make your needs known in advance.

For more information on our Employment Equity, please read our full policy .

Personal information collected in relation to the recruitment process is collected under the authority outlined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and used solely to determine eligibility for employment with the City of Cambridge only.

📌 Fitness Instructor (Various Specialties) (Cambridge)
🏢 Cambridge Training u0026 Development Advisory Group
📍 Cambridge