ON Belleville and Quinte Fitness instructor (Aquafitness)

Fitness instructor (Aquafitness)      

Job Overview

Demonstrate and instruct athletic, fitness or sports activities and techniques, Enforce safety rules and regulations
Job Qualifications

Education: Completion of high school, Some college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training, Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training, Some university, Completion of university

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): First Aid Certificate, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate, Fitness Instructor Certificate, Aqua Fitness Instructor Certificate, Lifesaving Bronze Medallion, Lifesaving Bronze Cross, National Lifeguard Service (NLS) Certificate

Experience: Experience an asset

Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English

Recreational Concentration: Aquatics, Fitness and aerobics, Aqua Fitness

Type of Clients: Families, Adolescents, Adults, Seniors, Persons with physical disabilities, Persons with mental health disabilities

Work Setting: YMCA,YWCA, YMHA and YWHA

Activity Focus: Leading/instructing individuals, Leading/instructing groups

Specific Skills: Demonstrate and instruct athletic, fitness or sports activities and techniques, Enforce safety rules and regulations

Additional Skills: Provide emergency or first aid assistance

Security and Safety: Criminal record check

Transportation/Travel Information: Own transportation

Ability to Supervise: More than 20 people

Work Site Environment: Wet/damp, In/on water

Essential Skills: Working with others

How To Apply

By Email: tiffany_ward@ymca.ca

ON Toronto Aquafit Instructors (Various Specialties) Boulevard Club

The Boulevard Club is looking for talented CALA instructors to help us run a Summer Swim and Vertical Water Training Series.


The series will include several 1-2 hour short clinics showcasing different aspects of Aquafitness (such as Water Running, Aqua Fitness, Aqua Personal Training, Aqua Yoga, Aqua Kick Box, Aqua Flow, Healing Waters: Aqua Arthritis....). 


We are particularly interested in instructors with the CALA qualifications in: Aqua Boot Camp, Water Running and Healing Waters. 


This may lead to more opportunities if the clinics are successful! 


Please contact Jaclyn Ziemniak, Aquatics Manager at 416-532-3341 ext. 111 or email aquatics@boulevardclub.com.

ON Windsor - Fitness leader - fitness for older adults (Fitness Assistant) - requires Aquafit Cert.

Title: Fitness leader - fitness for older adults (Fitness Assistant) (NOC: 5254)

Terms of Employment: Temporary, Part Time, Shift

Salary: $13.00 to $15.00 Hourly for 18 hours per week

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: Windsor, Ontario (1 vacancy)

Skill Requirements:Education: Completion of high school, Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training, Some university

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): Red Cross Swimming Instructor/Life Saving Certificate, First Aid Certificate, Fitness Instructor Certificate, Aqua Fitness Instructor Certificate

Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English

Recreational Concentration: Fitness and aerobics, Aqua Fitness

Type of Clients: Adults, Seniors, Persons with physical disabilities, Multi-ethnic groups

Work Setting: Community centre, Fitness centre, Rehabilitation centre, Swimming pool/centre

Activity Focus: Leading/instructing individuals, Leading/instructing groups

Specific Skills: Demonstrate and instruct athletic, fitness or sports activities and techniques, Lead groups and individuals in recreational or leisure programs, Plan and carry out recreational activities, Attend to clients with special needs, Enforce safety rules and regulations, Understand principles of group dynamics, Conduct therapeutic recreational or athletic activities

Additional Skills: Provide emergency or first aid assistance, Assist with special events, Prepare reports, Maintain and repair sports equipment, Keep logs and maintain records

Security and Safety: Enhanced reliability security clearance, Confidential security clearance, Criminal record check, Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/Travel Information: Valid driver's licence, Own vehicle

Ability to Supervise: 11-15 people

Work Site Environment: In/on water

Essential Skills: Reading text, Document use, Numeracy, Writing, Oral communication, Working with others, Problem solving, Decision making, Critical thinking, Job task planning and organizing, Significant use of memory, Finding information, Computer use, Continuous learning

Other Information:Assists with the Chronic Disease Management Program throughout Windsor Essex. Good Knowledge of Chronic Diseases is required. A degree in Exercise Therapy or Physical Therapy would be an asset.

Employer: Windsor Essex Community Health Centre

How to Apply:

Please apply for this job only in the manner specified by the employer. Failure to do so may result in your application not being properly considered for the position.

By E-mail: hr@wechc.org

Online: http://www.wechc.org/

Web Site: http://www.wechc.org/

AB Fort MCMurray - Lifeguard Instructor MacDonald Island Park Corporation

COLA $13,200 per year!
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Lifeguard Instructor
Position Overview:
Lifeguard/Instructors are at the heart of the Mac Island Aquatic Centre. Reporting to the Aquatic Centre Supervisor and under the leadership of an Aquatic Team Lead, you will provide safe, enjoyable aquatic opportunities for the public through the provision of lifeguarding and instructional services. You will instruct swimming lessons, lifeguard leisure, recreational and competitive swimmers, prevent injuries through public education and respond appropriately when injuries and incidents do occur. You will answer public inquiries, test and record water sample results, and clean aquatic and change room areas by providing janitorial services appropriate to your role. You will mentor volunteers and lifeguards- and instructors-in-training and serve as an advocate for children and other vulnerable members of our community.

Responsibilities:
• Performs preventative lifeguarding duties in accordance with national standards and internal policies and procedures.
• Instructs classes according to program standards and internal policies and procedures utilizing continuous evaluation methods and completes associated administrative materials in a timely and professional manner.
• Prevents injuries by providing public education and responds appropriately when first aid treatment and/or emergency response/rescue is required.
• Monitors the general cleanliness and safety of the aquatic centre area including change rooms and immediately rectifies unclean and/or potentially hazardous conditions in a proactive nature, whenever possible.
• Carries out opening and closing procedures appropriately.
• Completely reports accurately and in a timely manner.
• Organizes and leads games and activities for members and guests.
• Sets up, takes down and safely stores equipment and bulkheads according to a prearranged schedule and does so in a timely and cooperative manner.
• Provides exceptional service to aquatic centre users.
• Conducts routine safety inspections.
• Coach, mentor and develop lifeguards- and instructors- in training and volunteers.
• Performs wrist band checks.
• Performs other duties associated with the safe and effective operation of the MacDonald Island Aquatic Centre as required by supervisory employees.
• Full-time Lifeguard/Instructors assume responsibility for performing the roles outlined on the Aquatic Team Lead job document during the absence of Aquatic Team Leads

Qualifications Required:
Mandatory (to be maintained as condition of employment)
• National Lifeguard Service Award – Pool Option (current within two years)
• Appropriate Instructional Award (WSI or LSI – to be determined by the employer prior to final posting; current within two years)
• Aquatic Emergency Care or Standard First Aid (Canadian Red Cross or Lifesaving Society, or St. Johns; current within two years)
• CPR-C (Canadian Red Cross or Lifesaving Society preferred; current within one year)

Provided by employer (to be maintained as condition of employment)
• WHMIS (to be recertified annually)
• AED Responder (to be recertified annually)
• Oxygen Therapy Provider (current within two years)

Desirable
• National Lifeguard Service – Water Park Option
• Aqua fitness Instructor Certification
• Minimum one year experience as a Lifeguard/Instructor is desirable

Knowledge & Education:
• Knowledge of lifeguarding principles and practices.
• Knowledge of aquatic instructional programs and evaluation standards.
• Ability to work independently and as a contributing member of a team.
• A strong dedication to community service.
• Ability to promote water safety and drowning prevention through public education and special events with all facility users.
• Ability and willingness to be flexible in a changing work environment
• Ability to establish and maintain respectful and cooperative working relationships with all teammates.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to recognize and act to resolve potential problem proactively.

Working Conditions:
• This position requires full-time work 40 hours per week and a flexible schedule, including early morning, late night, and weekend work. The rate of pay is $22.06.26/hr ($23.06/hr after probation) and full-time cost of living allowance $13,200.00 annually in accordance to CUPE Union Local 1505.
• While performing the essential functions of this job, some tasks involve the ability to exert very moderate physical effort, typically involving some combination of standing, standing at a height, sitting, sitting at a height, crouching, walking, climbing, swimming, performing work while wet and/or performing the aforementioned tasks for extended periods of time.
• Emergency tasks and regular staff training events involve the performance of physically demanding work, which may involve some combination of running, climbing and/or swimming and may involve lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling heavy objects including distressed persons on land or in the water, including performing work while wet and/or performing the aforementioned tasks for extended periods of time.


Please submit your Cover letter and Resume in MS Word format only
Forward a Cover Letter, Resume and Photocopies of Aquatic Certification Cards to:
hr0070@macdonaldisland.ca
Criminal background checks will be required from all applicants as part of the hiring process

Company Name:	MacDonald Island Park Corporation
Location:	Fort McMurray
Available:	Immediately. Full Time.
Posted:	1/20/12

ON Pickering - Programs and Lifestyles Manager (aquaift cert required)

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Programs and Lifestyles Manager

V!VA Pickering Retirement Community - Pickering, ON

Created on Apr 20, 2012

You.
You have a passion to raise the bar in the retirement industry. You are an energetic, motivated leader who is able to inspire others to provide the highest standards of performance and customer service. You will have experience in a similar setting with skills and knowledge in the areas of coordinating seniors activities,leading physical fitness programs and volunteer management.
If creativity, innovation, service and a chance to make a difference in people’s lives are important to you, then we are eager to hear from you.
Us.
What do you get when a team of experienced industry professionals combine their passion and decide it is time to raise the bar in the retirement living industry? You get V!VA Retirement Communities. At V!VA, we aren’t about grand statements or lofty ideals. We are a group of Canadians committed to bringing the right mix of people together to inspire each other and deliver the highest standards of customer service and performance in the retirement industry. At V!VA we put people first. We are looking for just the right person who shares V!VA’s mission – Making Today Great!
The Career.
As Program ans Fitness Manager for a V!VA Community, you will mentor and manage both team members and volunteers. You will reach out to prospective Community Members, their families and local referral sources to coordinate the arrival of new Community Members, provide guidance and services to meet their daily social and transportation needs. Reporting to the Community Director, you will be empowered to manage all aspects of the department and the related community resources and agencies who you will work with to ensure V!VA provides the best in overall care for its Community Members. You will make working and living at a V!VA Retirement Community an awesome experience by continually working to improve the customer service experience and developing an innovative working environment for team members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate pre-opening needs of the community by setting up the overall administrative needs of the department; work closely with the Home Office team to implement both customer and service culture standards.
• Determines Community Members programming preferences, talents and needs through new Community Member orientation, informal feedback sessions, council meetings, discussions with family members, and on-going dialogue.
• Designs and implements vibrant cultural, physical, intellectual, educational, spiritual, social, service/volunteering and special interest activities based on Community Members input.
• Tracks Community Members activity participation and adjust calendar events accordingly.
• Engages Community Member, Team Member, families and the external community in activities and volunteer opportunities.
• Aligns with external organizations, family members, and educational institutions to establish synergistic partnerships for the delivery of quality programs and volunteerism.
• Establish an active volunteer program that a) promotes Community Member philanthropic involvement and b) recruits and supervises volunteers to assist in the delivery and creation of diverse programs.
• Stays abreast active aging and generational trends in order to enhance the community programming department; shares relevant information for the professional development of the V!VA Team.
• Recruits and selects associates (where applicable) following V!VA’s hiring standards and tools; forwards final candidates to Community Director for final approval.
• Coordinates and supervises Program Assistant(s) and Driver(s) schedules and duties.
• Transports and/or accompanies Community Members to and from outside activities and appointments in community vehicle(s).
• Coordinate vehicle maintenance with the Maintenance Manager.
• Develops community communications, such as a monthly newsletter and activity calendar, to residents, families and to the Marketing Department.
• Manages monthly budget for activity supplies, entertainment, food, etc., and staffing as appropriate.
• Assists Community Director in preparation and execution of the department’s annual budget.
• Works with other Department Heads in planning and conducting orientation and in-service training.
• Participates in and attends all in-service training and education programs as scheduled.
• Other duties as assigned.  

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Leads and coaches Program Assistants and Drivers (where applicable). Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with V!VA’s
policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training associates; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience preferably within the retirement living, or recreation related industries.
• Recreation Therapy or Activation Diploma, Gerontology background and/or Diploma
• Staff/ Volunteer management experience an asset
• Personal Training Certification, Fitness Instructor Certification and/or Aqua Certification with previous experience in planning and delivering programs, preferably for older adults.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and the use of Internet resources
• Self managed, well organized, enthusiastic, leader who is a Team Player with excellent social, written and verbal communication skills that is able to connect and communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Positive attitude, enthusiasm and energy.
• Able to bend, stretch, sit and stand for long periods. Ability to lift a maximum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends

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ON Cambridge - Aquafit/Pool Instructor Lifeguard

Fairview Centre for Community Health & Wellness
JOB TITLE: Casual/Part time Aquafit/Pool Instructor, Lifeguard

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Reporting to the Program Coordinator, the Aqua-fit/Pool Instructor will be part of the Program Team and work with the pool staff to assist older adults 55+ reach their health goals.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Current National Lifesaving Society Certification (NLS) or Bronze Cross
2. Current First Aid and CPR Certification;
3. Experience leading exercise programs or group classes
4. Experience working with seniors or older adult population an asset
5. Good communication skills, warm friendly personality, superior customer service skills

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provide aqua-fit programs, rehabilitation exercises and guidance to pool participants
2. Support and motivate others to achieve their health and fitness goals
3. Welcome and educate members to the pool
4. To serve as an effective member of the Centre program team
5. To adhere to Fairview philosophy

Position will require 10 hours bi-weekly. Please submit resume to Tara Evershed at Fairview Centre for Community Health and Wellness, 515 Langs Drive, Cambridge by fax: 519-650-1242 or email: tevershed@fairviewmh.com by Thursday April 26, 2012.

AB Calgary North East - Recreation leader (includes aquatics)

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Title: Recreation leader (Support Worker) (NOC: 5254)

Terms of Employment: Casual, Part Time, On Call, Day

Salary: $13.45 to $16.55 Hourly for 35 hours per week, Other Benefits, Mileage Paid

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: Calgary North East, Alberta (2 vacancies )

Skill Requirements:

Education: Completion of high school, Some college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training, Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training, Some university

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): First Aid Certificate, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate

Experience: 1 to less than 7 months

Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English

Recreational Concentration: Aquatics, Fitness and aerobics, Yoga, Aqua Fitness, Gymnastics, Dance or movement, Acting/Improvisation, Creative Play, Stories, Vocal music, Nature games and crafts, Games

Type of Clients: Adults, Persons with physical disabilities, Persons with mental health disabilities

Work Setting: Rehabilitation centre, Swimming pool/centre

Activity Focus: Leading/instructing individuals, Leading/instructing groups

Specific Skills: Demonstrate and instruct athletic, fitness or sports activities and techniques, Lead groups and individuals in recreational or leisure programs, Plan and carry out fitness and sports activities, Plan and carry out recreational activities, Attend to clients with special needs, Enforce safety rules and regulations, Understand principles of group dynamics, Schedule activities, Provide lifestyle awareness information, Conduct therapeutic recreational or athletic activities

Additional Skills: Provide emergency or first aid assistance, Prepare reports, Keep logs and maintain records

Security and Safety: Criminal record check, Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/Travel Information: Valid driver's licence, Own vehicle, Vehicle supplied by employer, Travel expenses paid by employer, Public transportation is available

Work Location Information: Various locations

Ability to Supervise: 5-10 people

Work Site Environment: Outdoors, In/on water

Essential Skills: Reading text, Document use, Writing, Oral communication, Working with others, Problem solving, Decision making, Critical thinking, Job task planning and organizing, Finding information

Other Information:CSCO is a fun, exciting place to work. We require additional staff to provide rewarding experiences for our participants. i.e. bowling, swimming, gymnastics, soccer, workouts, yoga, music, and art

Employer: Calgary Society of Community Opportunities

How to Apply:Please apply for this job only in the manner specified by the employer. Failure to do so may result in your application not being properly considered for the position.
By Mail:

2616 18 St., NE, suite 102
Calgary, Alberta
T2E 7R1By Fax: (403) 255-7714

By E-mail: progco2@telusplanet.com

Business Profile: Calgary Society of Community Opportunities supports men and women with developmental disabilities to be part of the community through social, leisure education and volunteer programs.

AB Calgary - Aqua Fitness Instructor

The Glencoe Club

http://regionalhelpwanted.com/Search/detail.cfm?SN=162&ID=67473311&jexp=3

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Aqua Fitness Instructor

The Glencoe Club is a family-oriented sport and social club located in the Elbow Park neighbourhood of Calgary. Our facility boasts a full-service food & beverage department as well as 8 sport facilities. These facilities include curling, bowling, skating, squash, tennis, badminton, aquatics and a fully equipped fitness centre.

We are currently seeking professional individuals to join our Aquatics team. The ideal candidates will have their AFLCA or CALA and First Aid/CPR certifications. We offer a learning environment that includes opportunities to broaden skills and the opportunity to work with a team of dedicated professionals.

Part time hours of approx. 2-3 hours per week, evenings and weekends with possible occasional mornings.

If you are interested in applying for this position,please forward resume to:
humanresources@glencoe.org or fax resume to: 403-287-9981

For more information regarding The Glencoe Club, please visit our website:
www.glencoe.org

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Company Name:	The Glencoe Club
Location:	Calgary
Available:	Immediately. Part Time

Whitehorse, YT Aquatics Coordinator

http://yuwin.ca/jobs/index.cfm?fuseaction=view&id=7170

Aquatics Coordinator
The City of Whitehorse
Closing Date:	April 15, 2012
Location:	Whitehorse, YT
Hours:	35 per week
Salary:	Under review
Duration:	Permanent

Job Description/Duties:

The incumbent assists with ensuring the effective use of staffing resources and delivery of programs in the Aquatic Centre section of the Canada Games Centre. 1. Plans, schedules, directs and ensures the quality of work of Aquatic staff. Also trains assigned staff and contributes to their recruitment, performance appraisals and disciplinary action. 2. Enforces established standards of conduct and decorum. 3. Answers or distributes enquiries and distributes information. 4. Directs the Aquatic staff in the development and implementation of in-service training, program activities and special events. 5. Maintains statistics, prepares reports and under the direction of the Program Supervisor, prepares and monitors budgets for the Aquatic Centre. 6. Maintains aquatic equipment inventory, researches and purchases supplies and materials and prepares preliminary proposal calls and tenders. 7. Follows and ensures that reporting staff follow, so far as reasonably practicable, established safety procedure and standards. 8. Participates, on a weekly basis, in the “Supervisor on Duty” roster. 9. Ensures the general cleanliness of, and contributes to, the overall maintenance plans for the Aquatic Centre. 10. Provides back-up coverage for Aquatic Staff as required. 11. Acts as Leadhand/Supervisor as required.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:• 2-year Diploma in Recreation Administration, Leisure Studies or Facility Management• At least 3 years lifeguard/instructor experience, including 1 year at a supervisory (or senior) level • I Can Swim Instructor• Standard First Aid with Level “C” CPR• NLS pool option• Lifesaving Instructor• Two of the following awards: NLS Instructor, I Can Swim Teacher Trainer, LS Instructor Trainer, Standard First Aid/CPR Instructor, Aquafit Instructor • Demonstrated instructor, supervisory, decision-making and interpersonal skills. Required To Operate Equipment Such As: First Aid equipment, audio visual equipment, office equipment, computer with applications such as Outlook, Word, Point of Sale, CLASS, Windows, Finance tracking/budgeting software, Excel, Power Point and City vehicle.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should forward applications/ resumes, clearly outlining how their experience and education meet the position requirements, to human.resources@whitehorse.ca by 11:59 pm, April 15, 2012. Please quote job posting #20-CGC-12.

Contact Information:
Contact Name:	Human Resources
Address:	2121 2nd Avenue
City:	Whitehorse, YT
Postal Code:	Y1A 1C2
Phone:	867-668-8636 ext: 0
Fax:	867-668-8635
E-mail:	human.resources@whitehorse.ca
Website:	http://www.whitehorse.ca

ON Burlington Group Fitness Instructors (land and aquafit)

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Title	Group Fitness Instructors (land and aquafit)
Job Number	PR-48-12
Employee Group	Non-Union
Department	Parks & Recreation
Employment Status	Part-time
Position Overview	The City of Burlington is looking for energetic and enthusiastic instructors for teaching land and/or water fitness classes. Positions will run from mid June to September 1, 2012.
Responsibilities	Group Fitness Instructors are responsible for: instructing land or water fitness classes of up to 50 participants choreographing fitness routines to music modifying and adapting the program to suit various fitness levels
Requirements	The successful candidates will have: a passion for fitness a flexible schedule the ability to inspire others Preference will be given to applicants with: previous experience teaching group fitness classes (on land or in the water) recognized fitness certifications such as Can-Fit, ACE, CALA, etc first aid and CPR training
Posting Closing Date	4/27/2012
Open to	All Candidates
Salary Range	$17-$30 per hour

ON Toronto - Aquafit Instructor Goodlife Fitness

ON Toronto - Instructor - Goodlife Fitness

Contact information for pools with positions
Dufferin-Finch and Sheppard-Yonge Clubs (Toronto, North York - 1000 Finch West) - TJ Borile tjborile@goodlifefitness.com

Enthusiastic and dynamic Aquafit Instructors are required at our Toronto clubs. All groups are high energy and love an intense and creative class that works the full body. We are looking for individuals who work well in a team environment, possess exceptional customer service skills and are enthusiastic and passionate about their work. Your imagination is your limitation to unforgetable creative classes that will drive and grow the Goodlife Aquafit Program.

Learn more about Goodlife Fitness at: http://www.goodlifefitness.com/

Qualification
-Current Aquafit certification CALA

-CPR - current
-Experienced instructors preferred but new graduates welcome (all considered applicants will be asked to do a demonstration class)

Requirements
-High energy and enthusiastic with an outgoing personality
-Interest in joining a dynamic Aquafit team
-Able to work with a variety of abilities and ages
-Interest in educating the participants not just leading the class
-Willingness to share knowledge and skills with participants and other instructors
-Must be punctual and responsible
-Take time to orientate new participants
-Continuous development of skills and knowledge in Aquafitness
-Promote and communicate Goodlife in-house functions, promotions and classes
-Encourage and coach participants in a manner that provides the best possible workout
-Go that extra mile
-Attend regional meetings
-May be asked to teach a special class on holidays or at club special events
-Be available to cover classes for other Aquafit instructors during their absence
-Continue to find ways to promote and improve the Aquafitness Program
-Keep the deck clear - leave the equipment organized and clear of the deck after each class
-Report equipment in need of replacement or repair
-Report unsafe pool and deck conditions
-Must provide own original music (SOCAN followed)
-Must be able to work with participants of varying abilities and ages.

Compensation
-Based on experience and qualifications
-Annual Performance Goal Setting and Review program
-Use of Goodlife facilities
-Goodlife recognition rewards, -Pro Shop discounts, Canfitpro discount registration, Referral Program
-Personal development in other fitness areas and corporate initiatives
-CPR training sessions
-Goodlife money that can be put towards purchase of training, merchandise and certain purchases ex:music

Classes (dependent on pool location)
- Shallow and deep, ROM, Muscle, Cardio
-diverse group of particpants with varying abilities
-morning and evening classes, weekday and weekends
-aqua safety mat and chair provide for deck demonstrating
- stereo provided at each pool

Contact information
Dufferin-Finch and Sheppard-Yonge Clubs (Toronto, North York) - TJ Borile tjborile@goodlifefitness.com

ON Bradford - Aquafit Instructor - Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury’s

Aquafit Instructor

The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury’s new Leisure Centre includes a state of the art aquatics centre with an eight lane competitive/lap pool, leisure pool with aquatic features and a relaxation/therapy pool.  The Department of Leisure Services is looking for energetic, highly motivated and organized individuals to join their team.

Reporting to the Fitness Supervisor, the Aquafit Instructor provides direct leadership to deliver Aquafitness classes and provides a superior experience to our members in program areas.  This role will plan, organize and instruct classes for all ages and abilities while creating and maintaining a safe, clean and comfortable environment for participants. 

Preferred candidates must have significant experience in the delivery of Aquafit classes, understand the principles of water and possess the ability to instruct safe classes for all levels of participants.  Candidates will have an Aquafitness Certification (CALA – Canadian Aqua Fitness Leaders Alliance, WaterArt, YMCA or equivalent) as well as a current First Aid, AED, and CPR level C certification.  The successful candidates will have proven interpersonal and relationship building skills and the ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, guests, staff and volunteers.  Candidates must be available to work flexible hours including days, evenings and weekends may be required as part of regular schedule or for meetings, and/or special events.  All applicants must be at least 16 years of age to apply and will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Screening. 

The position offers an hourly wage of $22.00 to $26.50.

To explore this challenging opportunity further, we invite qualified applicants to forward their resume and cover letter in confidence, quoting file number 2012-AF03 by March 28^th, 2012 to:

Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury, Human Resources Department,

100 Dissette St, Unit 4 Box 100, Bradford, Ontario L3Z 2A7
Fax: 905-775-8633 or email hr@townofbwg.com

www.townofbwg.com

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.  In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, and will only be used for candidate selection.

The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury is an equal opportunity employer.  Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.