SPECIALTY FITNESS INSTRUCTOR 1

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Are you the kind of instructor who can turn a workout into the highlight of someone’s day? We’re looking for energetic, safety-minded Specialty Fitness Instructors who love helping people of all ages and abilities move better, feel stronger, and have fun doing it.

As a Specialty Fitness Instructor, you’ll design and lead engaging group fitness classes that meet participants where they’re at—whether they’re brand new, returning to fitness, or ready to level up. You’ll coach with clear cues, demonstrate proper form, and offer modifications and adaptations so every class is safe, inclusive, and motivating.

What You’ll Do:
Lead Specialized Classes: Design, adapt, and deliver specialty fitness classes across City recreation facilities that are accessible, engaging, and suitable for a range of ages and fitness levels.

Prioritize Safety: Demonstrate safe technique, provide appropriate modifications, complete basic participant screening, inspect equipment, and report any safety concerns or malfunctions promptly.

Create a Supportive Community: Foster a welcoming, respectful environment where participants feel comfortable, encouraged, and supported in their wellness journeys.

Set Clear Expectations: Reinforce facility etiquette, appropriate attire and footwear, safe equipment use, and relevant City policies and procedures.

Keep the Studio Class-Ready: Help maintain a clean, organized fitness space by setting up the work area, completing basic cleaning as needed, and ensuring equipment is properly stored and secured.

Bring Positive Energy: Connect with participants, keep classes upbeat and engaging, and create experiences that motivate people to return.

What We’re Looking For:
Certified instructors in specialty areas such as Aqua fitness, Yoga, Pilates, Barre, Pre/Post Natal, or Group Cycle.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a positive, team-focused approach.

Confident demonstrating exercises and offering modifications for a variety of abilities and fitness levels.

Enthusiastic, approachable, and committed to delivering safe, fun, and effective classes.

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 specialty 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.

DESIRABLE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Recognized fitness certificate approved by a creditor plus recent related experience, including working with speciality fitness classes in a fitness facility; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Teaching experience in Pilates, Aqua Fitness, Group Cycle.

LICENCES AND CERTIFICATES
Current Emergency First Aid and CPR ‘A’ certification.

Current BCRPA Fitness Certification registered as a fitness leader in specialty fitness such as BCRPA Group, or BCRPA Aquatic Fitness, or equivalent; and/or 

BCRPA Specialty Certification such as BCRPA Pilates, BCRPA Yoga Fitness, Barre, Older Adult, Group Cycle Certificate, Pre and/or Post Natal Certificate, or equivalent; and/or

Specialty Certification such as Pilates, Yoga Certification.

HOURS OF WORK
This is an auxiliary position with no ongoing regular schedule of hours. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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 this Letter of Understanding.

Group Fitness Instructor

Specialty Fitness Instructor I

Specialty Fitness Instructor 2

Article 13 - Hours of Work

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 recruitment@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.