Specialty Fitness Instructor 1 Recreation Services SALARY: $39.93 per hour We strive for excellence as we deliver vital municipal services with innovation, accountability and efficiency to meet the needs of the community now and into the future. We’re looking for energetic, safety-minded Specialty Fitness Instructors who love helping people of all ages and abilities move better, feel stronger, and have fun doing it. As a Specialty Fitness Instructor, you’ll design and lead engaging group fitness classes that meet participants where they’re at—whether they’re brand new, returning to fitness, or ready to level up.

Design, adapt, and deliver specialty fitness classes across City recreation facilities that are accessible, engaging, and suitable for a range of ages and fitness levels.

Prioritize Safety: Demonstrate safe technique, provide appropriate modifications, complete basic participant screening, inspect equipment, and report any safety concerns or malfunctions promptly.

Create a Supportive Community: Reinforce facility etiquette, appropriate attire and footwear, safe equipment use, and relevant City policies and procedures. Keep the Studio Class-Ready: Help maintain a clean, organized fitness space by setting up the work area, completing basic cleaning as needed, and ensuring equipment is properly stored and secured. Certified instructors in specialty areas such as Aqua fitness, Yoga, Pilates, Barre, Pre/Post Natal, or Group Cycle.

Confident demonstrating exercises and offering modifications for a variety of abilities and fitness levels. Sound knowledge of applicable policies, procedures, standards, safety regulations and rules governing the work performed. Sound knowledge of current techniques and the principals of anatomy and physiology as it applies to the work performed.





Sound knowledge of various fitness programs, equipment and group dynamics. Ability to plan, develop, design and instruct specialty fitness exercise classes to assist participants of varying levels and ages in reaching their health and fitness goals Skill in the operation of a variety of equipment used in fitness facilities. Recognized fitness certificate approved by a creditor plus recent related experience, including working with speciality fitness classes in a fitness facility; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Teaching experience in Pilates, Aqua Fitness, Group Cycle. Current BCRPA Fitness Certification registered as a fitness leader in specialty fitness such as BCRPA Group, or BCRPA Aquatic Fitness, or equivalent; and/or BCRPA Specialty Certification such as BCRPA Pilates, BCRPA Yoga Fitness, Barre, Older Adult, Group Cycle Certificate, Pre and/or Post Natal Certificate, or equivalent; and/or Specialty Certification such as Pilates, Yoga Certification.

Group Fitness Instructor Specialty Fitness

Instructor I Specialty Fitness Instructor 2 Recreation facilities operate seven (7) days per week.

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Shifts are permitted. Article 15 - Overtime Overtime rates will apply to all hours worked in excess of an average of forty (40) hours per week in a two-week period or eight 8) hours in a day. It is expressly stated that the eight (8) hours in a day, need not be consecutive but must be completed within twelve (12)



hours from the start of the shift.

Overtime pay shall be paid for all hours worked in excess of eight (8) hours within the twelve (12) hour period from the start of the shift. Dependent on registration, employees working in these classifications shall be a minimum of one (1) hour to a maximum of eight (8) hours in a day. Wherever practicable, the Employer will endeavor to provide employees working in these classifications with a minimum of two (2) consecutive hours of work.

Employees working in these classifications will be paid an additional fifteen (15) minutes for each class instructed for program set up, take down, and customer service. Employees in these classifications are solely responsible for the fees associated with the holding of specialized certifications (i.e. The City will pay for recertification fees for BCRPA fitness certification (or equivalent) once an employee has passed their probationary period.

EQUITY STATEMENT At the City of Maple Ridge, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive culture that actively values and embraces diversity. We strive to attract and retain a talented, diverse workforce that is broadly reflective of the community we proudly serve. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by contacting [email protected] City of Maple Ridge is a great place to work with competitive compensation packages that include the Municipal Pension Plan, a strong employee wellness program and the opportunity for professional growth opportunities and professional development.

If you want to help shape a growing community in a municipality that strives for service excellence, then this is the position for you. #

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