Fitness Instructor - Chronic Conditions

Multiple casual contract positions

The Adult Wellness Programming team is seeking skilled and passionate instructors to lead specialty fitness programs for participants with chronic health conditions.

As a Contract Fitness Instructor, you will work on a contract basis, joining a roster of instructors who will be notified of opportunities throughout the year to deliver fitness programming. This position requires availability during regular weekday business hours.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality fitness classes for up to 20 participants in a safe, engaging, and positive environment. Classes may include individual wellness center programs, group-based programs, and water-based programs.
• Supervise participants and create class plans with appropriate progressions and adaptations based on participant abilities.
• Collaborate and positively interact with the Adult Wellness Programming team.
• Manage equipment, including the setup and takedown of program areas.

Qualifications and Skills

• Positive, proven leadership and team-building skills.
• Ability to maintain high standards of safety, quality, and cooperation.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to work independently.
• Outstanding customer service and communication skills.
• Adaptability to changing work environments and demands.
• Completion of a post-secondary degree in Recreation, Physical Education, Kinesiology, or a related field.
• Current certifications in CSEP-CEP (Clinical Exercise Physiologist) and/or ACSM-CEP (American College of Sports Medicine).
• Experience working with participants with chronic conditions is required.
• Aqua-fitness certification (Fitness Alberta, WaterART) is considered an asset.
• Group Exercise Certification (Fitness Alberta, canfitpro) is considered an asset.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in exercise instruction.

Conditions of Employment

• Submission of current CSEP-CEP or ACSM-CEP, Standard First Aid and CPR C Certification.