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- Job ID #32199: Fitness Instructor I (55+ Fitness)
- Union: Non-Union
- Job Description ID #: 6827
- Close date: Continuous Recruit

- Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address. External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Reporting to the Recreation or Aquatic Supervisor within one or more Recreation Centres, this position is responsible for the instruction and leading of participants in program and activities requiring specialized fitness instruction, both on-land and in-water. The certified instructor will lead the fitness classes as required by their certification governing body to provide participants with a safe, informative, progressive and effective high-level fitness experience.





This position is generally utilized to offer specialized fitness and wellness activities such as 55+ Fitness, Yoga, Pilates, Aqua Spinning,

GENERAL DUTIES

- Maintain qualifications and certifications within current acceptable standards within the chosen discipline.
- Lead and/or instruct groups and individuals in fitness within current accepted standards for the recreation discipline.

- Perform instruction of skills for various programs within their capabilities and experience.

- Prepare course outlines and lesson plans according to the curriculum guidelines.

- Provide information related to lifestyle awareness within capabilities and knowledge as it relates to the recreation instructional program.

- Attend to clients special needs related to the recreation program being instructed.

- Monitor the fitness equipment, facility and activities to ensure safety and provide emergency or first aid assistance when required including the preparation of incident/accident reports when required.
- Attend all mandatory staff meetings and training sessions.
- Maintain accurate administrative records such as attendance forms and class lists for the program as identified by the full time staff.
- Respond to questions and general enquiries from the public and program participants.
- Monitor the performance levels of participants during the program activity.
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📌 Job ID #32199: Fitness Instructor I (Canada)
🏢 The City of Hamilton
📍 Canada