Group Fitness Instructor

Studio Fitness Instructors are fitness and health enthusiasts who are motivated to share their technical knowledge with our members in a fun group setting. They thrive on encouraging and motivating clients to help them achieve their fitness goals through group exercise classes. They are personable, often energetic, can be spiritual and always dedicated to helping our members improve their overall health and wellness.

They aren’t shy to be center stage and have a knack for cultivating a friendly and welcoming environment. These multi-taskers are able to keep an attentive eye on their class participants ensuring everyone is safe, using proper technique and enjoying themselves.

These exuberant fitness professionals are able to anticipate their audience’s needs and adapt their teaching techniques to suit the crowd. They provide informative instruction while motivating and leading guests in group exercise classes. They provide a fun, safe and content-relevant experience for their specific class.

**This job might be for you if you have the following talents & spirit**:

- You’re A Fitness Enthusiast: You live and breathe all things related to fitness and health. You thrive when helping other achieve their fitness goals
- You’re Friendly: You’re a people person and can easily cultivate positive client relations and retention. You have a friendly and welcoming personality.
- You Enjoy Public Speaking: You don’t have stage fright - you enjoy public speaking
- You’re Flexible: You can roll with the punches and positively adapt to change.
- You’re Responsible & Reliable: You’re reliable, if you say you’ll be there on time, you’ll be there on time.
- You Have The Technical Knowledge: You’ve got the badge to prove your technical knowledge about your designated studio fitness class
- You’re Motivated & Driven: You’re motivated and driven. You take initiative. You identify opportunities and issues, and proactively acts and follows through on work activities to resolve them. You’re going to take ownership of the time you spend with us and truly make a difference.

**As a Studio Fitness Instructor, a typical day might include the following**:

- Arriving to the club 10 - 15 minutes prior to the class beginning
- “Checking-in” at the front desk
- Chatting with members getting ready to participate in class (being receptive to music suggestions, being aware of clients who have injuries and require modification etc.)
- Welcoming members to your class, introducing yourself and getting them excited
- Conduct class with enthusiasm and motivation
- Remain 10 - 15 minutes after the class to connect with members and obtain feedback

**To land this role you need to have;**
- Certifications or workshops relating to fitness and health
- 1+ years of experience as a studio fitness instructor is advantageous and preferred.
- All team members must have current CPR/First Aid certification prior to start date and must be maintained throughout employment
- A recent Criminal Background Check prior to commencement of training and/or work

**Perks of this position include;**
- A competitive wage
- Group Health Benefits
- Complimentary individual membership
- Group RRSP options
- Maternity/Paternity top up
- Team Member Perks and Discounts
- Complete training and development package
- Working alongside great people in a culture that fosters empowerment
- Career-defining growth and development opportunities

In your cover letter, please include an explanation of why your experience is specifically relevant to this role at Altea Active. We want to see your personal style - what makes you tick and why you think your next opportunity is with us.

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- On-site childcare
- On-site gym
- Wellness program

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Toronto, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Group Fitness: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Studio Fitness Certification (required)

Work Location: One location