Fitness Instructor

Bowmanville Older Adult Association promotes the health and happiness of older adults by enhancing their quality of life in a welcoming and inclusive environment. We offer a wider range of recreational, health and wellness, fitness, dance, art, language, music and technology programs. If you are an experienced and charismatic instructor who can deliver engaging and high-energy recreational classes, this would be a perfect freelance opportunity for you

As a Bowmanville Older Adult Instructor you will be joining a dynamic, diverse and supportive environment for older adults 55+. We are looking for daytime, afternoon or Saturday availability at our 26 Beech location in Bowmanville (2 - 8 hours/week). It is important to us to provide an inclusive and low barrier environment for older adults who may have a range of challenges that require flexibility and adaptation.

What you will be doing:

- Facilitate/instruct (in person) weekly group classes for older adults (55+); class sizes will vary depending on the activity and room size.

Does this sound like you?
- Fitness Instructor - yoga, strength/balance, 20/20/20 or other
- Zumba, Dance, Line Dance instructor
- Looking for a fun and fulfilling side gig with lots of flexibility
- Excellent communicator who can motivate groups and individuals

**Qualifications**:

- Instructors are required to be certified in various fitness and wellness programming from various certifying bodies including Certified Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer
- Demonstrated one to three years’ work experience instructing programs.
- Excellent customer service, communication, organization and problem-solving skills
- Previous experience planning and implementing program plans an asset
- Availability/flexibility to work daytime, later afternoons and/or Saturdays depending on programing dates/times as needed
- Valid Standard First Aid and CPR-C certificate or willing to obtain prior to employment

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

Pay: $20.00-$45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 2 - 8 per week

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

**Experience**:

- personal training: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Certified Personal Trainer (preferred)

Work Location: In person