Fitness Instructor, Older Adult

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As a Fitness Instructor - Older Adult Specialty, you will teach a variety of fitness programs. You will be responsible for planning and leading registered and/or drop-in fitness programs. Primary duties include:

• Teach specific skills to participants through progressive physical fitness development and sharing of knowledge.
• Participate in an online and in person Gentle Fitness Education Program and shadow and mentor with experienced Older adult Instructors.
• Plan and implement quality fitness programs.
• Assess participant needs and provide adaptations as necessary.
• Ensure safety of participants.
• Prepare and maintain equipment, supplies, and program space.
• Maintain program records and assist with program evaluation.
• Maintain a high degree of customer service.

Qualifications 

• Minimum 18 years of age. 
• Current Older Adult Fitness Instructor Certification from Fitness Alberta (or equivalent Older Adult exercise certification (e.g., YMCA, CanFitPro). 
• Older Adult Certification must be through a Provincial or National organization. 
• Level 2 Fitness Instructors must have at least 3 years of leadership and instructional experience. 
• Previous experience with AHS Move 'n Mingle or other fall prevention programs is considered an asset. 
• Previous experience with Older Adult fitness instruction is considered an asset. 
• Demonstrated ability in assessing participant needs and determining adaptations as necessary. 
• Strong communication skills along with demonstrated initiative, planning, and organizational skills. 
• Sound judgment in safety standards and well-developed customer service skills. 

Pre-employment Requirements 

• Current Intermediate First Aid certification (equivalent to Standard First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) level "C", and Automated External Defibrillator (AED)) is required. 
  CPR must be renewed annually. 
• A valid security clearance with a Vulnerable Sector Search must be provided. Date of completion must be within the last 12 months. 
• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications. 
• Applicants may be contacted, interviewed, and hired throughout the duration of this competition. 

Position and Pay Information

• Business Unit: Recreation and Social Programs
• Union: Non-Union / Code 86
• Position Type: Up to 8 On-Call Positions
• Compensation: 
• Instructor Level 1: $27.27 - $33.57 
  Instructor Level 2: $31.47 - $41.96
  
• Hours of work: This position works on-call hours based on operational requirements.
• Days of work: This position typically works various days including daytime, evenings, and weekends.
• Location: Various
• Audience: Internal/External
• Apply By: September 15, 2026 
• Job ID:  314805