Toronto Aquatic Fitness Instructor

Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre (Bloor & Spadina) –Group Fitness Instructors

Aquafit Part-Time $45-$60 per hour

Please apply directly to Lori Kauppinen

As an employee of the Miles Nadal JCC, the Group Fitness Instructor will be reporting to the Program Manager, Member Experience, Fitness & Wellness. The Group Fitness Instructor is responsible for providing high quality, motivating group fitness training.  The Group Fitness Instructor will develop and deliver high quality, motivating fitness class programming for members, and will play a customer service role in helping the members of the MNjcc achieve their fitness goals through education and training in a fitness centre setting.

​Changes due to Covid-19 Pandemic:

• Staff are required to comply with MNjcc and governmental policies around vaccination – proof of full vaccination is required for all on-site employees.
• Staff will be equipped with PPE (masks and eye protection) to ensure health and safety as needed.
• Staff will disinfect any surfaces touched
• Staff schedules will fluctuate during this period.  Regular work hours may not apply.

 Schedule:

• 1 to 4 classes a week.

​Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Creating and instructing safe, comprehensive, and energetic workouts within the scope of the members abilities.
• Providing instruction, guidance, and/or demonstration of safe exercise techniques and use of fitness equipment.
• Creating a fun and welcoming environment for all members.
• Tidying up and/or cleaning fitness equipment after use.
• Educating clients on fitness studio etiquette and sign up procedures.
• Representing the fitness staff in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Greeting members, smiling, engaging in conversation, answering questions, and assisting with general inquires.
• Building and sustaining relationships with new and existing MNjcc members.
• Responding to and/or assisting with on-site emergencies, incidents and accidents, which may involve the provision of Standard First Aid, CPR, the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and/or the completion of an accident/incident report, when required.
• Attending training, workshops, meetings and seminars as required.
• Understands and adheres to, and enforces MNjcc Policies and Procedures for all staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

​Qualifications and Requirements:

• A current, nationally accredited group fitness certification like WaterART Fitness International
• A solid understanding of physical fitness training principles, body movement patterns and the technical aspects of strength and cardiovascular training.
• A current CPR-C certification.
• A Criminal Record Check is a condition of employment for all staff.
• Please note that full vaccination against covid-19 (or valid accommodation) is required to work in-person at the MNjcc at this time.

Please apply to Lori Kauppinen