Overview

Provides safe, engaging, and effective fitness instruction for older adults in a variety of group fitness formats, including Zumba Gold, Zumba Toning, Chair Fitness, and Gentle Movement classes. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, experience working with older adults, and a commitment to fostering healthy, active lifestyles in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Programs are currently offered weekday mornings, afternoons, and Saturday afternoons.

This position will initially instruct one to three programs on Saturdays during the fall session (approximately 1-6 hours per week) based on participant registration and program demand.

Responsibilities

- Prepares and conducts appropriate programs for participants following required standards.
- Demonstrates and instructs assigned activities and techniques using established teaching methodology and procedures; provides feedback to participants.
- Explain and ensure safety rules and regulations governing sports, recreation activities and the use of equipment are followed.
- Assembles supplies and equipment as required.
- Completes records and reports including class attendance and accident/incident reports. Distributes applicable forms and program information.
- Ensure safe use, condition and storage of any equipment.
- Responds to participants’ immediate concerns and or needs and provides customer service.
- Acts as a liaison between the facility and participants.




- Provides first aid as required.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education
- Minimum high school diploma and current technical and practical training in a specific discipline as outlined above and/or be a certified fitness or certified wellness instructor.
- Certified fitness instructor (Can Fit Pro or equivalent).

Experience

- Minimum of one year of related experience.
- Experience providing instruction within a program setting.

Additional Requirements

- Ability to support and project values compatible with the organization.
- Be able to work flexible hours including daytime, evening, weekends, and holidays, depending on the needs of the program.
- Provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check at your own expense as a condition of employment.
- Valid Emergency First Aid and CPR Level “C” or willing to obtain prior to start date.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

- Excellent interpersonal communication (written and oral), customer service, and behaviour management skills.
- Ability to motivate a diverse group of participants
- Ability to adapt workouts to different fitness levels and abilities.
- Skills in customer service and client relationship management
- Ability to foster a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming environment that promotes positive participation and community engagement.
- Reliable with a valuable attitude and employment record.

📌 Fitness Instructor (Neighbourhood Programs and Services) (Kitchener)
🏢 City of Kitchener
📍 Kitchener