Fitness Instructor - Yoga, Barre, Pilates, Zumba, Older Adults.
City of New Westminster
Date: 2 days ago
City: Surrey, BC
Contract type: Full time

The New Westminster Fitness Department has an opportunity for energetic self-starters to join its dynamic team of fitness leaders. Qualified candidates will possess one or more of the following current certifications: Yoga, Barre, Pilates, Zumba and/or Older Adults.
Under the supervision of the Fitness Leadership team, the successful candidate will instruct classes based on program requirements. Applicants will enjoy working in a fast paced environment and possess excellent interpersonal skills.
Duties And Responsibilities
Yoga, Barre, Pilates, Zumba, Older Adults Classes:
Under the supervision of the Fitness Leadership team, the successful candidate will instruct classes based on program requirements. Applicants will enjoy working in a fast paced environment and possess excellent interpersonal skills.
Duties And Responsibilities
Yoga, Barre, Pilates, Zumba, Older Adults Classes:
- Develop and adjust fitness for patrons to ensure appropriate level
- Act as a fitness resource person for the community members
- Ability to teach a variety of styles preferred
- Candidate will be certified from a recognized provider / board
- Customer Service/Communication
- Teach group fitness classes; improve techniques; supervise and ensure the safety of patrons enrolled in registered or drop-in group fitness in the facility
- Promote and market fitness programs; have a working knowledge of available programs provided within the City of New Westminster
- Act professionally and answer customer questions in an appropriate manner
- Has knowledge of working in the public sector
- Safety/Risk Management
- Ensure the fitness facility/area is a safe and inclusive, report any equipment malfunctions or safety issues to the Fitness Leadership Team
- Ensure equipment is properly maintained, stored, and locked
- Able to provide a verbal PAR Q to all new participants at the beginning of classes
- Arrange for a substitute instructor from approved lists if unable to teach assigned class; notify the Fitness Leadership Team of absence, notify a front desk attendant if late
- Able to fill out accident report forms when needed
- Other related duties as assigned
- Completion of Grade 12
- One or more of the following: BCRPA Fitness Theory and Group Fitness Certification – Yoga Fitness Certification, Pilates Certification and/or , Minimum 200+ hour Yoga Certification, Barre/Pilates certification from a recognized provider/board
- Minimum Emergency First Aid with CPR Level C & AED
- Strong teaching and communication skills
- Ability to motivate others
- Be able to pass and maintain a clear Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check
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