Fitness Staff D/e - Oshawa, Canada - City of Oshawa

City of Oshawa

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Oshawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

A progressive city of 187,800 people located just a short 30-minute drive from Toronto, the _
_City of Oshawa__ is one of Canada's fastest growing communities that is exceptionally positioned to live, work, learn and invest.

Its strategic pursuit of sustainable growth, excellent community service delivery and co-operative partnerships have enhanced its quality of life advantage, while maintaining a strong commitment to financial stewardship.

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Posting Number:004238

Job Title:
Fitness Staff D/E - General and Specialty Fitness Instructor

City:
Oshawa
Province:Ontario

Employment Group:
Exempt
Wage Rate:FI5, $ $28.65
Standard Weekly
Hours of
Work
:up to 24 Shift Work Required**:Yes

Posting End Date:2023/12/31

Reporting to the Program Coordinator, plan, organize and lead general weight training and cardio fitness classes.

The City of Oshawa strives to provide an environment that cultivates and supports the following core values:
Authenticity, Courage, and Trust (ACT).

All training hours are paid at minimum wage as outlined in the Employment Standards Act.

Responsibilities:

Specific to the class description, design fitness class using primary and secondary components of fitness incorporating fitness training principles
Develop progressive lesson plan specific to the abilities of each class
Demonstrate, instruct and lead participants using varied selection of music, cueing and coaching skills
Provide clear instructions, explanations and demonstrations of skills and techniques, allowing for opportunity to practice and provide correction with comprehensive feedback
Provide exercise options for beginner, intermediate, advanced participants if applicable to the class
Monitor and educate participants on postural alignment and safety, adapting the format of the class to achieve these goals
Evaluate and manage the effectiveness of class and adjust as necessary
Administer first aid as required
Complete Public Accident/Incident Reports or Complaint/Enquiry Forms as required
Enforce City of Oshawa policies and procedures, including but not limited to: admission requirement standards, emergency procedures (eg. fire plan)
Open and close program space
Prepare and organize program equipment and supplies
Perform safety check of equipment prior to being used
Keep accurate participant attendance records
Follow up with fulltime staff regarding participants with extended absences
Followup with Program Coordinator on pertinent inquiries or suggestions from participants

Requirements:

Minimum Grade 12 education
Possess and keep current Standard First Aid/CPR 'C' qualifications
Provide a current (within six months) Criminal Information Request prior to employment start date
Demonstrate good customer service and communication skills to deal effectively and courteously with staff and the general public; good interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships
Attend all staff trainings and meetings
Ability to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required

General Fitness Requirements:

Fitness Isntructor Specialist certification from a recognized certifying body (eg. CanFitPro, OFC, Water Art, etc.)
1 year experience instructing group fitness classes

Specialty Fitness Requirements:

Related certification through a recognized certifying body (eg. Canadian Yoga Alliance, Zumba, etc.)
1 year experience instructing related specialty fitness classes
5 years experience participating in related specialty fitness classes
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