Vancouver Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Temporary Fitness Instructor

Vancouver Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services is looking for enthusiastic candidates that are skilled in working with all ages and abilities in a fitness or water exercise environment.

Requirements

• Previous work, volunteer experience or training with a fitness background and/or group exercise studio conducting group exercise classes.
• Ability to modify all levels of intensities and motivate class in a fun and friendly manner.
• Possess exercise training principles, basic choreography, and musicality.
• Able to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Previous experience working with people with special needs is desirable.
• Able to demonstrate from the pool deck effective water fitness strategies, incorporating music, tempo, cueing techniques and rhythm.
• Able to project your voice over pool noise so participants can hear your instructions. A cordless mic is provided.
• Able to life and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, valid CPR, First Aid, and AED cards within one month of hire.
• Fitness and Water Instructor: Must have possession of, or ability to obtain, a National group or water exercise certification (ACE, AEA, AFAA, NETA, or other specialty certification) within six months of hire.