The Sport and Recreation Branch is looking for team players that are outgoing, personable, energetic and knowledgeable. We are seeking Group Fitness instructors that have a passion for providing members with an amazing experience at Recreation Centres across the City. If you are a fully qualified Strength & Conditioning, Cycle, Older Adult or Pre/Postnatal instructor and want to share your passion with City of Edmonton members, then this is the position for you!

What will you do?

- Plan and instruct exceptional Group Fitness classes that are safe and effective, providing coaching, feedback, modifications, cueing and encouragement
- Provide classes that are progressive, challenging and can adapt to the diverse needs of participants
- Create a fun, welcoming, and motivating environment
- Contribute to the City's Group Fitness Community by communicating in a positive, productive and professional manner
- Substitute classes at various City of Edmonton facilities
- Maintain all mandatory education certifications and attend professional development workshops as needed
- Record class statistics and relay information/feedback about classes to Group Fitness Coordinators
- Understand, and follow all policies, procedures, and standards
- Other duties as required

Qualifications

- Completion of a fitness instructor certification (Fitness Alberta, Canfitpro, YMCA, or equivalent)
- Cycle: Completion of Spin or Cycle instructor certification is required
- Older Adult: Completion of an Older Adult instructor certification is required
- PrePost-Natal: Completion of a Pre/Post-Natal fitness instructor certification is required




- A minimum of 1 year of related experience instructing adults and youth (ages 13+)

Assets

- Additional Group Fitness/Exercise Certifications

Skills required for success

- Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership skills
- Enthusiasm and energy to keep up with the current fitness trends and get adults motivated and moving
- Ability to safely teach a variety of skill levels within one class
- Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( https://bit.ly/4brRrXm )
- Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
- Demonstrate customer service excellence
- Experience working with computers and Google Applications is an asset

Conditions of Employment

- Valid Intermediate First Aid, CPR C and AED Certification is required
- Hire is dependent upon a Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector Check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected] . Learn more about our perks https://bit.ly/COEbenefits . Up to 15 Temporary, part-time ongoing positions Hours of work: Up to 10 Hours per week. Evening and weekend work is required as well as working at various City of Edmonton locations Salary: $33.00 - $45.00 (Hourly)

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Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.

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