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Fitness Instructors (Part Time)
The City of Guelph
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3.6
1 Carden St, Guelph, ON N1H 3A1
$30.82 an hour
Part-time
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$30.82 an hour
Part-time
Weekends as needed, Evenings as needed
1 Carden St, Guelph, ON N1H 3A1

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Job Summary:
Service Area: Public Services
Department: Culture and Recreation
Work Location: South End Community Centre; Victoria Road Recreation Centre; West End Community Centre; Evergreen Seniors Centre
Work Mode: In Person
Job Type: Part time Vacancy
Position Availability: 15 existing vacant positions
Salary Range: $30.82 per hour
Affiliation: Non-Union
Posting Period: October 28, 2026, until the position is filled

Why Join the City of Guelph?
Now is an exciting time to join Recreation Services in Guelph. With the continued growth of our programs and the upcoming opening of the South End Community Centre, we’re hiring part-time team members to help us deliver exceptional community experiences.
As part of one integrated recreation team, successful candidates may work at any of our facilities across Guelph.

Why join our Recreation team?
  • Be part of an exciting period of growth within the City
  • Enjoy flexible part-time opportunities across multiple locations
  • Make a meaningful impact in your community
  • Build and strengthen your leadership skills
  • Have fun while creating new connections
Position Overview:
The City of Guelph Recreation Division offers a diverse range of fitness and recreation programs for people of all ages, abilities and interests. Reporting to the Supervisor, Seniors & Youth Services, Group Fitness Instructors deliver high-quality programs that foster participation, wellness and community connection. Successful candidates will provide safe, engaging and inclusive instruction, while creating a positive experience for participants of varying fitness levels and abilities. We are seeking certified instructors across a variety of fitness disciplines. Applicants are encouraged to highlight their certifications, specialties and relevant teaching experience in their application.

Key duties and responsibilities
  • Plan and develop programming for fitness specific programs
  • Create a welcoming environment for all participants
  • Communicate with the program team
  • Responsible for the health and safety of participants and complete incident/accident forms when needed
  • Ensure facilities and equipment are maintained and kept in an acceptable, safe condition.
  • Act as a resource for program participants
  • Provide an enthusiastic and exciting fitness experience
  • Provide fully inclusive programming to participants of all abilities and skill levels
  • Provide modifications where required
  • Ensure participant confidentiality
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and requirements
  • Current certification in the applicable fitness discipline (e.g., Group Fitness, Yoga, Pilates, Spin/Cycle, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Prenatal/Postnatal Fitness, Barre, or equivalent recognized certification).
  • Intermediate First Aid and CPR-C certification or willing to obtain upon hire.
  • Experience planning and delivering safe, engaging, and inclusive fitness programs for a variety of ages, abilities, and fitness levels
  • Demonstrated ability to modify exercises and adapt instruction to meet participant needs and support accessibility.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, customer service, and group facilitation skills.
  • Ability to motivate, encourage, and build positive relationships with participants in a group fitness environment.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Commitment to providing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive recreation experience.
  • Availability to work scheduled program times, including days, evenings, and weekends as required.
  • Successful candidates are expected to commit to all scheduled program dates for the duration of the assigned session.
  • A satisfactory Police Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Check, is required as a condition of employment.

Hours of work
This is a part-time position scheduled for up to 20 hours per week, including days, evenings, weekends, based on the program schedule. Immediate program needs include (but not limited to):
  • Group Fitness Instructor
    • Fitness Certification required
    • Experience teaching a variety of group fitness programs
  • Strength and Cardio Instructor
    • Fitness certification required
    • Relevant experience teaching strength & conditioning
  • Prenatal/Postnatal Fitness Instructor
    • Fitness Certification with specialized experience in Prenatal/postnatal coaching/training required
  • Tai Chi & Qi Gong Instructor
    • Tai Chi and/or Qi Gong Certification required
    • Relevant experience teaching Tai Chi or Qi Gong
  • Barre Instructor
    • Fitness certification required
    • Relevant experience teaching Barre or Dance
  • Yoga Instructor
    • Yoga certification required
    • Relevant experience teaching Yoga
  • Pilates Instructor
    • Pilates certification required
    • Relevant experience teaching Pilates
  • Spin/Cycle Instructor
    • Spin/cycle certification required
    • Relevant experience teaching Spin/Cycle
How to apply
Qualified applicants are invited to apply using our online application system until positions are filled. Please specify position(s) of interest in your application. Please note all applicants must complete the online questionnaire specific to this position at the time they submit their resume and cover letter in order to be consideredQualified.

Hiring Process Transparency
The City of Guelph is committed to fair and transparent recruitment practices. Candidates who participate in an interview for this position will be notified of the hiring decision within 45 days of their interview. Notifications will be provided in writing, or through technology.

Commitment to Diversity & Accessibility
The City of Guelph is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employees feel welcome, valued and engaged. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All employment practices are solely based on individual merit, qualifications, and organization's needs at the time. In keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals in our job application procedures. If you need an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, you may contact us to make your needs known in advance.

Privacy Notice
Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely to determine eligibility for employment. We thank all candidates in advance; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.
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