Health and Wellness Instructor
Location
Belleville, ON | Canada
Job description
HEALTH AND WELLNESS INSTRUCTOR
The City of Belleville, known as the ‘Friendly City’, is located at the mouth of the Moira River where it meets the picturesque Bay of Quinte. Experience world-class fishing, boating, cycling and walking along approximately 14 kilometers of waterfront trails. Situated between Toronto and Montreal, and less than one hour from the U.S. border, the City truly is at the center of it all.
Over 56,000 people make Belleville their home and over 220,000 live within 30 minutes of the City. We are in close proximity to Prince Edward County where you can discover award winning wineries and numerous beaches including Sandbanks Provincial Park. We are home to Loyalist College of Applied Arts and Technology as well as Albert College, Canada’s oldest co-ed boarding independent private school. The historic downtown core provides numerous restaurants, shopping and live music and theatre venues for an amazing cultural experience. Our inviting blend of small town warmth and big city amenities, quality of life and affordable housing make Belleville the perfect place to live, work and play. More information is available at .
PURPOSE AND SCOPE As a member of the Community Services Department, this position will assist in the organization, administration, monitoring, leading and instructing of various Health & Wellness Programs. They will provide quality customer service, ensure rules are followed, and keep program areas well maintained and cleaned under the guidance of the Recreation Program Supervisory Staff.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Be responsible for the safety and supervision of the participants and for ensuring rules and regulation as set out by the Recreation, Culture and Community Services Department and/or outside organizations are followed.
- Represent the City professionally by following the Staff Policies and Procedures as set out by the Department.
- Be responsible for maintaining personal fitness levels to be able to monitor, lead, or instruct in designated programs and in any other areas and/or programs, as needed, and to assist with shift changes and coverages within the Health & Wellness areas.
- Be responsible for observing, evaluating, and providing feedback to the supervisory staff on Recreation Programs.
- Be responsible for giving tours to members of the public and answering general questions regarding Recreation programs, services, or facilities.
- Be responsible for resolving problems and/or conflicts with patrons.
- Be responsible for the general cleanliness of the Recreation Program areas and for reporting any maintenance concerns to the Recreation Program Supervisor or designate.
- Be responsible for the completion of attendance sheets, and any other administrative tasks assigned such as statistics, reports, or any other required paperwork to effectively administrate programs as per Department Procedures.
- Assume the responsibility for assessing, responding, providing first aid, and assist other staff, as needed, in an emergency and completing the necessary reports.
- Attend all staff trainings and meetings as scheduled.
Note: Above duties are representative of a typical position and are not to be construed as all-inclusive. EDUCATION/SPECIALIZED TRAINING/SKILLS: - Completed College Diploma in Fitness & Health Promotion (or equivalent)
- Standard First Aid & CPR ‘C’
- Certified Group Fitness Instructor, additional fitness certifications are an asset (TRX, Yoga, etc.)
- Certified Personal Trainer
- Skill and efficiency in the use of computers including Word, Excel, and Power Point programs and “CLASS” experience is an asset.
- Excellent customer service skills.
WORK EXPERIENCE: - A minimum of 2 years of experience in the fitness industry.
- Experience in leading Personal Training and Group Fitness sessions.
- Experience instructing/coaching sports programs to various ages.
- Municipal Recreation experience is an asset.
Position Type: Temporary Full-Time
Closing Date: January 30, 2024, at 4:30 PM
Department: Community Services
File Number: SV24-08
Employee Group : CUPE Group
Hours of Work: 42.5 hours per week, Sunday to Saturday, on a rotating schedule.
Work Location: Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre
Hourly Rate: $22.47 per hour
How to Apply: We thank all applicants who apply for their interest, however, only those selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.
Please be advised that the City of Belleville uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job postings. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked frequently and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence regarding recruitments via email, it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the job posting.
Applicants will be required to provide at their own expense a satisfactory criminal reference check dated within the past six (6) months and if deemed a requirement of the position, a driver’s abstract to the Human Resources Department on or before the date of the interview but no later than the commencement of employment if selected.
The City of Belleville is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Division to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.
Personal information and any supporting material will be administered in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA).
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