Group Fitness Instructor

The Community Recreation and Culture Branch is looking for team players that are outgoing, personable, energetic and knowledgeable. We are seeking Essentrics, Yoga and Pilates instructors that have a passion for providing members an amazing experience at the Recreation Centres across the City. If you are a fully qualified instructor and want to share your passion with City of Edmonton patrons, then this is the position for you!

What you will do:

• Plan and instruct exceptional Group Fitness classes that are safe and effective, providing coaching, feedback, modifications, cueing and encouragement
• Provide classes that are progressive, challenging and can adapt to the diverse needs of participants
• Create a fun, welcoming, and motivating environment
• Contribute to the City's Group Fitness Community by communicating in a positive, productive and professional manner
• Substitute classes at various City of Edmonton facilities
• Maintain all mandatory education certifications and attend professional development workshops as needed
• Record class statistics and relay information/feedback about classes to Group Fitness Coordinators
• Understand, and follow all policies, procedures, and standards
• Other duties as required
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Essentrics : Completion of Essentrics Level 1 certificate or greater required
• Pilates : Completion of a minimum 100 hour Pilates instructor certification is required
• Yoga : Completion of a minimum 200 hour Yoga teacher training is required
• A minimum of 1 year of related experience instructing adults and youth (ages 13+)
  
  
  

Assets:

• Additional Group Fitness/Exercise Certifications
  
  
  

Skills required for success:

• Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership skills
• Enthusiasm and energy to keep up with the current fitness trends and get adults motivated and moving
• Ability to safely teach a variety of skill levels within one class
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( https://bit.ly/4brRrXm )
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
  
  
  

Conditions of Employment:

• Valid Intermediate First Aid, CPR C and AED Certification is required
• Hire is dependent upon a Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector Check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton
  
  
  

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected] . Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits .

U to 20 Temporary, part-time ongoing positions

Hours of work: Up to 20 Hours per week. Evening and weekend work is required as well as working at various City of Edmonton locations

Salary: $50.00 - $66.00 (Hourly)

Talent Acquisition Consultant: DM/MM

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