Mat Pilates Instructor

Under the supervision of the Recreation Coordinator, the Mat Pilates Instructor will be responsible for planning, organizing, instructing, and leading Pilate classes for various ages and abilities.

Instructors are responsible for the supervision of participants of various ages and physical abilities and developing a program that recognizes their capabilities and level of fitness within a community recreation environment. They will also help motivate participants to achieve their fitness goals, while ensuring a positive and safe environment.

**JOB RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Facilitates, instructs, and oversees the Pilates classes according to lesson plans.
- Demonstrates correct exercise methods.
- Teaches groups of participants' flexibility, proper breathing techniques, etc., and how to monitor their progress.
- Observes participant capabilities and teaches program approach as outlined in program description. Instructor to provide progressions and regressions based on participants capabilities.
- Complete weekly attendance and works collaboratively with our customer service team.
- Distributes handouts and/or program evaluations relating to Pilates, answers questions from participants after each session, assists in performing follow up communications with participants as required

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum 2 years Community College Diploma, preferably in Fitness and Health Promotion.
- Minimum of six months experience teaching Pilates.
- Possess a valid certification in Pilates,
- Possessing a Fitness Instructor Specialist certification is considered an asset.
- Possess Group Fitness Certification from a recognized organization.
- Knowledge of aspects of fitness, wellness, basic training principles, fitness theory (skeletal, muscular, neurological, cardiovascular, and pulmonary systems and components of a workout from warm
- up, cardiovascular and resistance training to cool-down.
- Standard First Aid with CPR "C"
- Experience working with a variety of clients and ages.
- Excellent verbal/written communications skills, leadership skills, customer service skills and sensitivity to interact with a diversity of patrons and staff in a courteous and efficient manner.
- The ability to work effectively with a wide range of fitness levels in a diverse community.

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 2-5 per week

**Salary**: From $31.00 per hour

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Pilates Instructor: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Pilates Certification (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-08-12
Expected start date: 2023-09-11