Fitness Instructor
September 26 2024
Industries
Education, Training
Categories Sports, Fitness
Calgary, AB • Full time
The Opportunity
SAIT's Athletic and Recreation department is a valuable part of the SAIT experience — and we are proud to support Trojans players in sports from hockey to golf. SAIT Recreation's programs and facilities are designed to support active and healthy lifestyles for our students, staff, alumni and members of the public.
We are currently recruiting for casual hourly Fitness Instructors for Athletics and Recreation. The focus for this position will be to deliver group fitness and instructional recreation programming to the SAIT community.
Current SAIT Students are encouraged to apply.
The Fitness Instructor Position encompasses the following classes. Successful applicants will not be expected to perform ALL roles.
The Role
- Leader, Instructor, Guide, Senior Advisor, Key Point of Contact - 70%
- Teach classes that are tailored to all fitness levels
- Certified Group Cycling Instructor
- Certified Kettlebell Instructor
- Certified HIIT and Bootcamp instructor
- Certified Yoga/Tai Chi/Zumba Instructor
- Other activities deemed trendy or emergent type of Instructor
- Key point of contact for program deliverables, safety, or officiating - 10%
- Intramural Referee or Drop-in Sport Attendant
- Certified Sport Referee
- Skating Instructor
- Certified Sport Skills Coach
- Key point of contact for emergency response, injury assessment, or return to play decision making - 10%
- First Aid and CPR provider/coverage
- Environmental Preparedness and Transition
- Prepare for and update class curriculum, content and quality control
- Prepare and maintain equipment and class/program space
- Complete any game sheets, attendance list or access controls
- Program clean-up, inventory return, equipment room stocking
- Progress Reporting, Assessment and Adaptation
- Evaluate participant needs and provide adaptations as needed
- Complete post event reports and evidence of impact as needed
- Follow-up and engage with clients as required
- Submit required documentation and compliance related formalities in a timely fashion
- Health, Safety and Environment - 10%
- Ensure safety of participants
- Address all Sport Safety, Respect in Sport, Respect in the Workplace and any potential vulnerable sector or power imbalance concerns
- Follow Athletics and Recreation HSE regulations and expectations
- De-escalate unwanted behaviour, mediate concerns and initial interactions
- Intervene and observe program behaviours, actions and reactions
Qualifications
- Education & Experience:
- Minimum Required
- Certified Instructor
- Certified Official
- Participant Related
- Enrolled in Internship
- Preferred:
- Advance Certifications
- Kinesiology diploma or degree
- Preferred
- 1-2 years of personal coaching, instructing or officiating
- Qualifications:
- Minimum Required
- Fitness Alberta Fitness Instructor certification(s)
- Fitness Alberta Cycling designation, TRX and/or Kettlebell certification, or Barre certification
- CPR Level C and Standard First Aid certification
- Hockey Canada Officials I
- Basketball Canada Officials I
- Volleyball Canada Officials I
- Soccer Canada Officials I
- Preferred:
- Respect in Sport or equivalent
- Any Sport Officiating Level II certification
Skills Required
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Energetic and outgoing with the ability to motivate others
- Advocate for active living and engagement through participation
- Passion for competition and personal growth
- Punctual and prepared
Job Classification: OTHER - POOLED/ NOT CLASSIFIED - A9000
Hourly Rate: $30.00
Number of positions: 2
Position End Date: March 31, 2025
Posting End Date: Until position is filled
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