Specialty 1 Fitness Instructor

City of Maple Ridge is located at Maple Ridge, BC. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Specialty 1 Fitness Instructor. We are seeking a self-disciplined individual with exceptional interpersonal skills. The chosen applicant will be required to join and begin their duties as soon as possible. This is an auxiliary position with no ongoing regular schedule of hours.

Employer Name: City of Maple Ridge
Position: Specialty 1 Fitness Instructor
Salary: $39.93 per hour
Employment type: Auxiliary
Location: Maple Ridge, BC

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Job Description

• The candidate will be responsible for designing and leading Pilates-based fitness classes, with opportunities to support Yoga, Barre, or Cycle classes if certifications allow, for participants of all ages and fitness levels.
• The candidate will be responsible for delivering clear instruction, demonstrating proper form and technique, and providing modifications to support different abilities and improve performance.
• The candidate will be responsible for creating a safe, inclusive, and motivating class environment while actively supervising participants.
• The candidate will be responsible for conducting participant screening, including PAR-Q, and responding to participant questions, concerns, and individual needs.
• The candidate will be responsible for setting up and inspecting equipment before use to ensure the fitness space is safe, organized, and ready for class.
• The candidate will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining facility and equipment safety and reporting any issues or malfunctions promptly.
• The candidate will be responsible for reinforcing facility guidelines, including equipment use and overall conduct.
• The candidate will be responsible for performing basic cleaning duties and ensuring all equipment is properly maintained, stored, and secured after use.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be a certified instructor in Pilates or a related specialty fitness discipline, with a strong background in Pilates preferred.
• The candidate must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a positive, team-focused approach.
• The candidate must be confident in demonstrating exercises and providing modifications for a variety of abilities and fitness levels.
• The candidate must be enthusiastic, approachable, and committed to delivering safe, fun, and effective classes.
• The candidate must possess a recognized fitness certificate approved by an accreditor, along with recent related experience working with specialty fitness classes in a fitness facility, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• The candidate must have teaching experience in Pilates.
• The candidate must possess current Emergency First Aid and CPR ‘A’ certification.
• The candidate must possess BCRPA Specialty Certification, such as BCRPA Pilates, BCRPA Yoga Fitness, Barre, or an equivalent specialty certification, with Pilates certification strongly preferred.
• The candidate must hold current BCRPA Fitness Certification registered as a fitness leader in specialty fitness, such as BCRPA Group, BCRPA Aquatic Fitness, or an equivalent certification.
• The candidate must possess specialty certification such as Pilates or Yoga certification.
• The candidate must possess sound knowledge of applicable policies, procedures, standards, safety regulations, and rules governing the work performed.
• The candidate must possess sound knowledge of current techniques and the principles of anatomy and physiology as they apply to the work performed.
• The candidate must possess sound knowledge of current industry standards and methods of practice as they apply to the work performed.
• The candidate must possess sound knowledge of various fitness programs, equipment, and group dynamics.
• The candidate must be able 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.
• The candidate must be able 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.
• The candidate must be able to provide, select, and utilize music appropriately to enhance class instruction.
• The candidate must possess skill in the operation of a variety of equipment used in fitness facilities.

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