Fitness Instructor - Muscle Conditioning - Community Centres

The Corporation of the City of Markham•Markham, ON

1d•CA$0 - CA$31•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Markham is seeking a Specialty Fitness Instructor I for their Recreation Services - Fitness Department. This temporary part-time role involves planning, organizing, instructing, and leading specific fitness classes for various ages and abilities within a community recreation environment. The instructor will be responsible for training and supervising participants, developing programs that cater to individual capabilities and fitness levels, motivating participants to achieve their goals, and ensuring a positive and safe environment. The position is located at Thornhill C.C, Centennial C.C, and Aaniin C.C., with work hours including daytime, evenings, and weekends. Applications are due by August 31st, 2026.

Requirements

Minimum of one year prior experience instructing a variety of class types such as Step, Cycle-Fit, Aerobics, Strength Training, Circuit Training & Bosu-Ball, Cardio, Kick n Box, and Total Body Conditioning is required including working with individuals of all ages and ability levels.
Possess current Group Fitness Certification from a recognized organization (e.g. CanFit Pro, YMCA, etc).
Currently active in the field of Fitness.
Standard First Aid with CPR “C” from an approved WSIB vendor.
Experience working with a variety of clients and ages.
Ability to read, understands, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Current Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology (CSEP) Certification or licensed Kinesiologist (College of Kinesiologists of Ontario) would be an asset.

Responsibilities

Facilitates, leads and supervises exercise sessions in one or more assigned Fitness areas, including but not limited to Low Impact Aerobics, Stretching/Flexibility, Circuit Training, and General Fitness.
Provides instruction in a variety of fitness activities.
Demonstrates correct exercise methods and the proper use of exercise equipment.
Teaches groups of participants flexibility, proper breathing techniques, etc., and how to monitor their progress.
May also distribute material on proper nutrition, weight control and lifestyle issues.
Observes participant capabilities and teaches program approach as outlined in program description. May adjust program content specific to the abilities of each group.
Conducts classes as stipulated by Fitness Supervisor/Fitness Coordinator. Plans routines and chooses appropriate music.
Sets up and monitors class equipment and ensures its’ return in good condition.
Prepares and organizes program equipment and supplies, reporting to the Fitness Supervisor/Fitness Coordinator any items needing replacement.
Gives all new participant names to Fitness Supervisor/Fitness Coordinator.
Keeps attendance records and checks with participants who have extended absences.
Ensures that participants have completed a Participant Readiness Questionnaire.
Ensures all program participants are aware of upcoming events, program changes or cancellations. Advises participants on program/class procedures and policies, as appropriate.
Distributes handouts and/or program evaluations, answers questions from participants after each session, assists in performing follow up communications with participants as required.
Advises Fitness Supervisor/Fitness Coordinator of any customer service issues, complaints or inquiries.
Unlocks and locks facilities as required.
Ensures that the site, equipment and supplies are appropriate to the activity and environment to reduce and minimize risk to other staff and participants.