Group Fitness Instructor

**Position**:Group Fitness Instructors (Various)
**Department**:Fitness & Wellness
**Position Type**:Auxiliary
**Anticipated Start Date**:Mid-November
**Specifically seeking applicants available**:Early mornings (7am) on Mondays and Wednesdays

Join the Richmond Olympic Oval’s Group Fitness team for an opportunity to work alongside industry-leading top talent in a dynamic culture who are passionate, experienced, and determined.

**We’re looking for Group Fitness instructors that are**:

- Ready to deliver and add value to Oval’s in-house offering
- Dynamic and confident with a passion for health and fitness
- Skilled at proper and safe use of a variety of equipment during each class
- Team players who are committed to community
- Reliable, responsive to customer needs, and excellent at building relationships

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Capability of teaching any or all of the following formats in person, live, and for our virtual platform:

- Group Cycling
- Athletic classes (i.e. Tabata, EMOM, AMRAP, Boot camp, Circuit, ViPR, TRX)
- Traditional Fitness classes (i.e. Step, Cardio Kickboxing, Group Strength)
- Myofascial Release / Foam Rolling
- Plan and lead exercise/activity sessions in one or more assigned fitness areas
- Set up and monitor class equipment, and ensure its return in serviceable condition.
- Advise participants on program and class procedures and policies, as appropriate.
- Answer questions from participants after each session; assists in performing follow-up and communication with participants, as required.
- Ensure that safety and injury prevention policies and procedures are adhered to by participants; reports accidents and prepares accident reports, as required.
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

**The qualifications and skills you bring to this role include**:

- Must possess a current Group Fitness Certification (BCRPA), CanFit Pro or a degree in a related field;
- Minimum 2+ years of teaching experience is preferred.
- Must possess and maintain current CPR certification, must be insured through a reputable company for personal liability insurance
- Ability to work early mornings, midday, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
- Must be well-versed in basic anatomy, kinesiology, contraindicated exercises, exercise modifications
- Additional certifications to teach specialized classes, or special populations such as seniors, pre-/post-natal and adapted fitness are an asset.
- Must be able to complete a successful Criminal Record Check.
- Must be able to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (2 doses).

**Compensation range**: $37.99-46.04 plus 12% in lieu of benefits (hourly rate is based on qualifications and experience)

**Perks**: Our workplace culture embraces People, Excellence, Leadership, Team and Innovation.
- Access to use the Oval's 20,000sq ft fitness centre with top class facilities, over 100 pieces of strength and cardio equipment, 4-storey climbing wall, endless fitness classes, Olympic sized ice rinks and the Richmond Olympic Experience (ROX) museum (restrictions may apply).
- Collaborative team environment.
- Opportunity to work in various auxiliary positions at the Richmond Olympic Oval to grow your knowledge and experience.

**If you believe this is the role for you, you are personable, have a great attitude, are passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and have a genuine interest in contributing to the greater good of our company and our community, we want to hear from you