Job Description

As a central hub in the Metro Vancouver area, the City of New Westminster delivers a broad spectrum of urban services to over 85,000 residents. New Westminster is rich in history with a viable and thriving economy and has a population representative of the diversity of the region. The City is staffed by talented and dedicated employees who work together to achieve its strategic vision. We have earned a proud reputation for civic leadership, service delivery, and outstanding employee relations.

Located on the land of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples, New Westminster continues to be a growing and innovative city within Metro Vancouver. Awarded a gold award in excellence for policy planning with its’ Seven Bold Steps to address climate change, our new təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre embodies this vision and has gained recognition as the first aquatic centre in Canada to achieve the Canadian Green Building Council Zero Carbon Building standard! The City of New Westminster Fitness Department has an opportunity for energetic self-starters to join its dynamic team of aquatic and fitness leaders. This position will instruct aquatic fitness classes to meet the diverse needs of customers at our pools.

Under the supervision of the Fitness Leadership team, you will instruct classes based on program requirements. You will enjoy working in a fast paced environment and possess excellent interpersonal skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Aquafit Classes

• Develop and adjust fitness for patrons to ensure appropriate level
• Act as a fitness resource person for the community members

Customer Service/Communication

• Teach group fitness classes; improve techniques; supervise and ensure the safety of patrons enrolled in registered or drop-in group fitness in the facility
• Promote and market fitness programs; have a working knowledge of available programs provided within the City of New Westminster
• Act professionally and answer customer questions in an appropriate manner

Safety/Risk Management

• Ensure the fitness facility/area is a safe and inclusive, report any equipment malfunctions or safety issues to the Fitness Leadership Team
• Ensure equipment is properly maintained, stored, and locked
• Able to provide a verbal PAR Q to all new participants at the beginning of classes

Administrative

• Arrange for a substitute instructor from approved lists if unable to teach assigned class; notify the Fitness Leadership Team of absence, notify a front desk attendant if late
• Able to fill out accident report forms when needed
• Other related duties as assigned

If the following characteristics and skills describe you, we want to meet you!

• Completion of Grade 12
• BCRPA Fitness Theory and Group Fitness Certification – Aquafit Module, CALA Group Exercise Certification, Aqua Zumba®, or other Aquafit certification equivalency
• Current Standard First CPR Level C
• Strong teaching and communication skills
• Ability to motivate others
• Experience both leading shallow and deep water aquatic fitness classes
• Be able to pass and maintain a clear Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check