GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Are you passionate about health, wellness, and inspiring others? We’re looking for dynamic and energetic Group Fitness Instructors to join our team!

As a Group Fitness Instructor, you’ll be a key part of our fitness community, bringing enthusiasm and a love for helping others reach their wellness goals. With your excellent communication and people skills, you’ll lead safe, fun, and effective classes that engage participants of all fitness levels and ages.

What You’ll Do:
Lead Inspiring Classes: Design and lead group workouts that are accessible, motivating, and adaptable for participants at different fitness levels.
Ensure Safety: Maintain a safe environment in the fitness areas by demonstrating proper form and techniques, offering modifications as needed, and providing clear instructions.
Build Connections: Foster a welcoming and supportive atmosphere where participants feel encouraged and empowered.
Maintain a Positive Environment: Bring energy and positivity to every class, creating an experience that keeps people coming back!

What We’re Looking For:

• Team players with great communication and people skills
• Passionate and knowledgeable about fitness, health, and wellness
• Confident in demonstrating exercises and offering modifications for diverse fitness abilities
• Enthusiastic, personable, and committed to creating a supportive and enjoyable fitness experience

If you’re ready to inspire others, make a difference, and have fun while doing it, we’d love to hear from you! Join us in creating a community where everyone can thrive in their fitness journey.

Apply today to start your journey with us!

DESIRABLE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Recognized fitness certificate approved by a creditor plus recent related experience, including working with group fitness classes in a fitness facility, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Sound knowledge of applicable policies, procedures, standards, safety regulations and rules governing the work performed.
• Sound knowledge of current techniques and the principals of anatomy and physiology as it applies to the work performed.
• Sound knowledge of current industry standards and methods of practice as it applies to the work performed.
  Sound knowledge of various fitness programs, equipment and group dynamics.
• Ability to plan, develop, design and instruct general group fitness exercise classes to assist participants of varying levels and ages in reaching their health and fitness goals.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts and deal tactfully and diplomatically with a variety of participants.
• Ability to provide, select and utilize music appropriately to enhance class. 
• Skill in the operation of a variety of equipment used in fitness facilities

LICENCES AND CERTIFICATES

• Current Emergency First Aid and CPR ‘A’ certification.
• Current BCRPA Fitness Certification registered as a fitness leader in group fitness, or equivalent certification/registration.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This is an auxiliary position with no ongoing regular schedule of hours. 

As per the Letter of Understanding (LOU) for Group and Specialty Fitness Instructor, the terms and conditions of employment as outlined in the Collective Agreement will apply to the following classifications with the exemption of the Articles varied under the Letter of Understanding.

• Group Fitness Instructor
• Specialty Fitness Instructor I
• Specialty Fitness Instructor 2

Hours of Work
Article 13 - Recreation facilities operate seven (7) days per week. Hours of work will vary, and Employees will be scheduled according to program operational requirements. The Parties agree that, due to the nature of the programs, schedules are subject to cancellation or modification. The hours of work outlined herein are based on operational requirements and may be modified from time to time in accordance with Article 5.01 of the Collective Agreement; Employees may work any and all days of the week in accordance with the provisions in Schedule B, notes C & Q. Split Shifts are permitted. If an Instructor is unable to attend a scheduled class (for example due to sickness, injury, family illness etc.) the City shall be responsible for finding coverage for the class as per normal practice. This does not preclude reasonable and voluntary shift coverage arrangements between the City and Instructors.

Article 15 - Overtime
Overtime rates will apply to all hours worked in excess of an average of forty (40) hours per week in a two-week period or eight 8) hours in a day. It is expressly stated that the eight (8) hours in a day, need not be consecutive but must be completed within twelve (12) hours from the start of the shift. Overtime pay shall be paid for all hours worked in excess of eight (8) hours within the twelve (12) hour period from the start of the shift.

Article 22 – Payment of Wages and Allowances
Dependent on registration, employees working in these classifications shall be a minimum of one (1) hour to a maximum of eight (8) hours in a day. Wherever practicable, the Employer will endeavor to provide employees working in these classifications with a minimum of two (2) consecutive hours of work.
Employees working in these classifications will be paid an additional fifteen (15) minutes for each class instructed for program set up, take down, and customer service.

Article 22.08 Fees and Licenses
Employees in these classifications are solely responsible for the fees associated with the holding of specialized certifications (i.e. Zumba). The City will pay for recertification fees for BCRPA fitness certification (or equivalent) once an employee has passed their probationary period.

EQUITY STATEMENT

At the City of Maple Ridge, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive culture that actively values and embraces diversity. We strive to attract and retain a talented, diverse workforce that is broadly reflective of the community we proudly serve. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by contacting hrenquires@mapleridge.ca.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

The City of Maple Ridge is a great place to work with competitive compensation packages that include the Municipal Pension Plan, a strong employee wellness program and the opportunity for professional career growth and professional development. If you want to help shape a growing community in a municipality that strives for service excellence, then this is the position for you.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.