Specialty Fitness Instructor

Location

Maple Ridge, British Columbia

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.

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.

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.

Sound knowledge of applicable policies, procedures, standards, safety regulations and rules governing the work performed.

Sound knowledge of current techniques and the principles 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.

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

Teaching experience in Pilates, aqua fitness, group cycle.

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.

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

The terms and conditions of employment as outlined in the Collective Agreement will apply to the following classifications with the exemption of the…