Fitness instructor

Education:

College/CEGEP. or equivalent experience.

Work setting:

• Fitness centre.
• Military base or location.

Tasks:

• Demonstrate and instruct athletic, fitness or sports activities and techniques.
• Assist with coordination of recreational, sport and fitness events .
• Lead groups and individuals in recreational or leisure programs.
• Plan and carry out recreational, fitness and sports activities.
• Understand principles of group dynamics.
• Leading/instructing groups.
• Leading/instructing individuals.
• Provide lifestyle awareness information.
• Conduct therapeutic recreational or athletic activities.
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed.
• Assemble supplies, sports and game equipment.
• Monitor recreational, sports or fitness activities to ensure safety and provide emergency or first aid assistance when required.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Fitness Instructor Certificate.
• National Lifeguard Service (NLS) Certificate.
• CPR Certificate.
• First Aid Certificate.

Security and safety:

• Enhanced reliability security clearance.
• Criminal record check.
• Vulnerable sector check.

Transportation/travel information:

• Own transportation.
• Own vehicle.
• Public transportation is not available.

Personal suitability:

• Accurate.
• Client focus.
• Dependability.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Flexibility.
• Initiative.
• Interpersonal awareness.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.

Experience:

1 to less than 7 months.

Employment terms options:

• Evening.
• Morning.
• Day.
• Weekend.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

• As per collective agreement.
• Life insurance.
• Pension plan.

Long term benefits:

• Maternity and parental benefits.

Other benefits:

• Free parking available.
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).
• Wellness program.