Fitness Instructor

Situated on the picturesque Grand River, the City of Brantford is a rapidly growing community of over 100,000 residents, located in the heart of Southern Ontario with direct access to Hwy. 403 and is in close proximity to the GTHA, Waterloo and Niagara regions. As a single-tier municipality, Brantford is responsible for the full spectrum of municipal service areas. We invite you to join our #TeamBrantford corporate culture with many progressive initiatives, including our Work from Home arrangement. The City is committed to the professional development of our staff and invite you to come, grow with us

The Aquatic Fitness Instructor consistently provides high-quality group aquatic fitness instruction through a variety of engaging, educational and fun classes that promote fitness, wellness and positive self-esteem in a safe, welcoming environment. They come prepared to each class with a lesson plan and music that aligns with the class description. They observe the form and needs of participants and provide on-going modifications throughout to ensure that the safety and success of participants. They have excellent communication and customer service skills, and build positive relationships with members to encourage a sense of community and continued class attendance. They engage in conversation before and after classes, and attentively listen to members, answer questions, and promote programs and services that we offer. They take pride in our facility by properly cleaning up after class and reporting any issues. They fulfill all the requirements to maintain their certifications and participate in regular scheduled staff training. Hours are available on a part time basis during the daytime, evening and weekends. Instructors receive a $2.00 per hour premium on top of their wage when instructing classes.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- 1 or more years of aqua fitness instructor work experience (an asset)
- Minimum of one of the following Certifications: Fitness Instructor Certification, Canadian Aqua fitness Leaders Alliance (CALA), AQX Aqua Fitness, or other nationally recognized aquatic fitness certification
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR Level C Certificate
- Criminal Reference Check for Employment with a Vulnerable Sector Check (dated within the last three months) is required for approval by the Corporation prior to commencing employment
- Ability to perform aerobic and strength movements for duration of a class, in and out of the water, which may include, but not limited to, standing, walking, jumping, balancing, kneeling, reaching, bending, and lifting

**WAGE/SALARY RANGE**: $18.74 to $23.42 per hour.

**Our organization is committed to promoting the independence, dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity of persons with disabilities by ensuring the accessibility of our facilities and services. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in advance.**

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual

Pay: $18.74-$23.42 per hour

Schedule:

- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-08-29