Specialty Fitness Instructor

• Maple Ridge, British Columbia

Do you love fitness, dance, and inspiring others? We’re seeking energetic, personable, and certified Specialty Dance Fitness Instructors to bring the joy of movement to our community through fun, engaging classes like Zumba! As a Specialty Dance Fitness Instructor, you’ll create an uplifting environment where participants of all ages and fitness levels feel motivated and supported. Your strong communication and people skills will help foster a sense of community, while your passion for health and wellness will keep participants excited to return.

• Lead Dynamic Dance Classes:
  Design and lead specialty dance fitness classes, such as Zumba, that are engaging and accessible to participants at various fitness levels.
• Ensure Safety First:
  Maintain a safe environment by demonstrating proper form and offering clear, adaptable instructions to meet each participant’s needs.
• Encourage and Motivate:
  Build a positive, inclusive atmosphere where participants feel comfortable, energized, and inspired to move.
• Create Memorable Experiences:
  Use your energy and enthusiasm to keep classes lively, enjoyable, and memorable for everyone involved.

• Certified instructors in specialty dance fitness, particularly Zumba.
• Team-oriented professionals with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passionate about health, wellness, and the power of dance to promote fitness.
• Confident in demonstrating dance fitness routines and providing modifications for diverse abilities.
• Enthusiastic, approachable, and dedicated to making fitness enjoyable for all participants.

Recognized specialty dance fitness certification plus recent related experience, including working with specialty fitness classes in a fitness facility, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Sound knowledge of applicable policies, procedures, standards, safety regulations and rules governing the work performed.
• Sound knowledge of current techniques and the principals 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 dance fitness programs, equipment and group dynamics.
• Ability to plan, develop, design and instruct dance 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.

• Current Emergency First Aid and CPR ‘A’ certification.
• Specialty Designation (Zumba Certificate), or equivalent.
• Valid Zumba Instructor Network (ZIN) membership.

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

As per the Letter of Understanding (LOU) for Group and Specialty Fitness Instructor, the terms and conditions of employment as outlined in the Collective Agreement will apply to the following classifications with the exemption of the Articles varied under the Letter of Understanding.

Group Fitness Instructor

Specialty Fitness Instructor I

Specialty Fitness Instructor 2

Article 13 – Hours of Work

Recreation facilities operate seven (7) days per week. Hours of work will vary, and Employees will be scheduled according to program operational requirements. The Parties agree that due to the nature of the programs, schedules are subject to cancellation or modification. The hours of work outlined herein are based on operational requirements and may be modified from time to time in accordance with Article 5.01 of the Collective Agreement.

Employees may work any and all days of the week in accordance with the provisions in Schedule B, notes C & Q.

Split Shifts are permitted.

If an instructor…