Group fitness instructor careers

Looking for a fun job with flexible hours and great pay? Working for The City of Calgary fitness team provides a chance to work in a healthy environment, where you have the ability to affect people's lives in a positive way.

What we offer

  • Work at various locations
  • Meet new people
  • Help others acheive their fitness goals
  • Keep fit, and have fun while working

Job Responsibilties

The instructor is responsible for conducting and developing program and lesson plans for fitness instruction at all levels. 

They also ensure compliance with safety procedures and deal with patrons' questions and concerns.

Level 2 Fitness Instructors must have at least 3 years of leadership and instructional experience.

Types of classes you could teach

We offer a wide range of classes for all levels and ages. Here is a partial list of classes you could be teaching: 

  • Yoga and Pilates
  • Zumba
  • Aquacize
  • Cardio & Strength
  • Choreography
  • Parent and Baby
  • HIIT
  • Gentle Fitness
  • Cycle
  • Adaptive Fitness 

Required courses and certifications

Fitness Alberta ® Foundations in Physical Activity & Exercise course

Required

  • Current Fitness Alberta® or equivalent group exercise certification (e.g. YMCA, CanFitPro, etc) is required.

  • Specialty certification in one of the following is required: Group Conditioning, Choreography, Mind-body, Older Adults, Cycling, Pre & Post Natal, and Zumba®.
Where you can take the course:

Aquatic Fitness Instructor

Required

  • Current Aquatic Exercise certification from the Alberta Fitness Leadership Certification Association (AFLCA), Canadian Aquafitness Leaders Alliance (CALA), or an equivalent group exercise certification.

  • Level 2 Fitness Instructors must have at least 3 years of leadership and instructional experience.
Where you can take the course:

CPR/First Aid

Required

  • Current Intermediate First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) level "C" certification
  • Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification

 
Where you can take the course:

Compensation

Non-union: Code 86

Position Type: On-call

Hours of work: On-call hours based on operational requirements

Application process

We regularly recruit instructors, with major seasonal hires taking place in January, June and September.

You will be required to provide the following:

  1. A current resume
  2. Original and current documentation of your certification (AFLCA or equivalent):
  3. Current CPR Level C and Intermediate First Aid documentation.

You may apply for fitness leadership positions as posted on The City of Calgary Career Opportunities or drop off your resume at the indoor pool, fitness, or leisure centre that you'd like to work at.

Our application and interview information can help prepare you for the application process.

Current job postings can be found at www.calgary.ca/careers under Leisure Services.

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