Fitness Instructor, Casual

Employment Opportunity:

Fitness Instructor, Casual

Lac La Biche County is an organization driven by principles surrounding Excellence, Communication, Safety and Wellness, Collaboration, and Environmental Sustainability. Our employees enjoy the charm of working in the Lakeland Region, away from the hustle and bustle of the big city while still being able to enjoy a diverse, fast paced and fulfilling work environment. Our community is known to be one of the most diverse and unique communities in Alberta. Not only is it rich in history and culture, but it is also surrounded by forests, parks, lakes, and golden sand beaches!

We continuously strive to remain an employer of choice by offering a strong health and safety program, competitive pay, amazing benefits, opportunities for professional development, as well as many wellness initiatives that support a work/life balance. We also take pride in maintaining high standards surrounding equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace.

Purpose of the position

The position will:

• Provides advice, support, and guidance in the area of expertise to public and employees
• Plans, facilitates, leads, and evaluates a variety of fitness classes and workshops
• Prepares and organizes equipment and supplies for related programming
• Assists with marketing and advertising initiatives related to programs
• Monitors activities of general facility users, enforcing rules, admission and conditions of use standards.
• Assists with fitness centre daily operations, cleaning and preventative maintenance.
  
• Provides regular status updates and reports as requested

Want to be a part of our County team?

To be successful in this position, you will hold the following qualifications:

Required Qualifications::

• Grade 12 Diploma
• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Diploma in Kinesiology, Recreation, Physical Education or a related field of work preferred.
• Job experience:as a fitness instructor within fitness environment preferred
• Alberta Fitness Leadership Certification Association (AFLCA), Group Exercise Leadership is required
• Certification, Can-Fit Pro, or related group certification
• Specialty fitness certifications (i.e. aquafit, yoga) are an asset
• Standard First Aid, CPR C and AED Certification is required
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• Excellent communications skills
• Proficiency in computer applications and software

Position Details:

Status: Casual (as required)

Hours of Work: Various shifts (morning, daytime, evenings, weekends, holidays) and split shifts as operationally required.

Location: Bold Centre Multiplex

Rate of Pay: $35.47 to $45.45 depending on qualifications.

Casual Benefit: All access pass to Bold Centre Multiplex and Pool and access to Telus Health EFAP

Closing Date: Open until a suitable candidate is found

If this sounds like you, please submit your resume and cover letting quoting Quote 49-FIT-26 on your cover letter to Lac La Biche County - Available Careers .

For more information regarding specific position responsibilities and required abilities/ qualifications, please refer to the attached job description (if applying outside of our Lac La Biche County website, the full Job Description will be available once you start your application process)

We thank you for your application, however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Applications received within a six month period may be considered for positions at the same classification level