Fitness Instructor - Group Fitness
- New Westminster, BC
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
Salary Range
The OpportunityYou're an enthusiastic fitness instructor with the energy to motivate and inspire participants. You love working with others, and connecting with people of different backgrounds and learning styles comes naturally to you. As a certified fitness professional who's passionate about helping others reach their health and fitness goals, you know what it takes to create an engaging, safe environment that makes people sweat, laugh, and have fun!If this sounds like you, we need your talents! Apply to the Fitness Instructor position, and join our dedicated and supportive team.
WHO WE AREDo what you love. Be good at it. That's how Douglas College defines a great career. It's a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC's Top Employers. We love what we do. And we're looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada's best degree-granting colleges even better.Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.
WHAT WE OFFERWe offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.
- Transit-accessible campuses
- Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
- Competitive salaries
- Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
- Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
- Professional Development opportunities
- Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes
WHAT IT TAKESThis position is responsible for the delivery of inclusive Group Fitness classes and has certification in one or more of the following areas: General Fitness, Cycle, Yoga, Pilates, or Zumba. A client-centered approach is preferred to enrich the experience of our Douglas College community and foster a culture of engagement. Instructors are expected to maintain certification in their respective area of expertise. Classes are offered at both the New West and Coquitlam Campuses. This position will report to a Manager, Athletics & Recreation Operations.
- Lead the delivery of an inclusive Group Fitness Class providing cues for safety and including modifications and accommodations to exercises where necessary.
- Report attendance, including identifying student vs. employee participants, to the Manager or front desk staff at the completion of each class.
- Identifies and recommends equipment repairs and/or replacement needs to the Manager.
- Work within the scope of group fitness offerings to align with other offerings and contribute to a unified approach to weekly programming
- You are a team player with excellent communication and people skills.
- You are enthusiastic, personable, energetic, outgoing, and have a passion for health and wellness.
- You enjoy teaching others and working with a wide variety of individuals in teaching and motivating the public in conquering their fitness goals.
- BCRPA (BC Recreation and Parks Association) certification or equivalent (including insurance) in respective area of expertise.
Posting Number 01846SA
Position Title Fitness Instructor - Group Fitness
Anticipated Start Date 05/08/2023
End Date 06/30/2023
Needs a Criminal Records Check NoHow To ApplyOpen Date 04/25/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Minimum Number of References
Equity StatementDouglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.
Important NoteQualified internal applicants must apply by December 19, 2024 to be given first consideration. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting.