Child & Youth Instructor - Casual

100 Glacier Dr, Canmore, AB T1W 1K8, Canada

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 8:00 AM

Why work for the Town of Canmore? For starters, you can take great pride in our organization, its positive work culture, and our exceptional team of talented professionals, who accomplish outstanding work each and every day for our citizens. Our team is composed of many compassionate professionals who value giving back to the community and are guided by the organization’s core values of Wellness, Respect, Integrity, Service, and Teamwork. As a municipal government organization, the Town of Canmore exists to serve the community and visitors to Canmore. The organization is committed to supporting a triple bottom line sustainable future for all by promoting wellness and active living, being leaders in environmental stewardship, and ensuring the effective and efficient use of taxpayer dollars.

Position Overview: Reporting to the Child & Youth Coordinator, Child & Youth Fitness Instructors are responsible for delivering safe, fun and memorable fitness programs. As a member of the Recreation Services Department, a Child & Youth Instructor is responsible to plan and implement programs which provide meaningful and age-appropriate activities for children and youth in our community. The supervision and safety of participants is the number one priority. Customer service, safety, fitness and wellness is what it’s all about in this position! Your love of teaching, combined with your lively, friendly, and upbeat attitude will make members and guests thoroughly enjoy their time working out of Elevation Place. As a physically fit individual, you will be a positive role model and advocate for a healthy lifestyle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Is generally knowledgeable about all Town of Canmore services.
• Demonstrate correct exercise methods and proper use of exercise equipment.
• Lead participants through exercise routines that are appropriate for the group’s age and development.
• Plan routines and choose appropriate music.
• Offer alternatives during classes to accommodate different levels of fitness, wellness, and ability.
• Follows established standard operating procedures for safety and customer service.
• Maintains confidentiality of all client information.

Education & Qualifications:

• Post secondary education in a related field, and/or combination of education and relevant experience - preferred.
• Certified as a Fitness Instructor Specialist (FIS) with Canfitpro or as a Group Exercise Specialty Leader with Alberta Fitness Leadership Certification (AFLCA) and/or Certified Yoga Instructor and/or Certified Pilates Instructor.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR Level C Certificate - required.

Experience:

• Minimum of 1-year prior experience facilitating fitness and wellness classes - required.
• Physically fit and well-coordinated - required.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision – required.
• Strong verbal communication skills, ability to communicate effectively to children and colleagues - required.

Term & Salary: This is a position with no benefits, and the starting base rate is $21.16/hour (when applicable). The instructional rate starts at $45-$55/class based on experience. Opportunities for teaching regular classes or being a substitute are available.

Closing Date for Applications: This posting will remain open until filled.

How to Apply: To apply, please upload your cover letter and resume (PDF or Word), and click the “Apply Now” button below. To help us learn more about you, in your cover letter please clearly detail the following:

1. Why do you want to be a Child & Youth Instructor at Elevation Place?
2. What is your availability to work?
3. What role does fitness and wellness play into your current lifestyle and interests?

Prior to beginning work, the successful candidate will be required to submit all required certifications and documentation, including driver`s abstract and records checks. The Town of Canmore wishes to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The Town of Canmore is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, colour, race, gender, ancestry, ethnic origin, disability or sexual orientation. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, hr@canmore.ca

100 Glacier Dr, Canmore, AB T1W 1K8, Canada