Fitness Instructor - Yoga, Barre, Pilates, Zumba, Older Adults.

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:

• 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
  
  

Administrative

• 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
  
  

If you have the following characteristics and qualifications, we want to hear from you:

• 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