Fitness Instructor​/Trainer

Overview

Requisition Number: 2025-66
Posted: October 23, 2025
Position Type: Temporary, Part-Time
Anticipated Contract Start/End Date: November 2025 to June 2026
Location: Port Elgin, ON
Number of Vacancies: 9

Saugeen Shores: Both city and town, wrapped in a village. Choosing to work and live in Saugeen Shores gives you an unparalleled choice of easy-going lifestyles, economic opportunities and nature at every turn. You can create your own village in this growing, diverse community of neighbourhoods and amenities, with shorter commutes and access to lakeshore activities. Saugeen Shores is nestled on the shores of Lake Huron with forests and farms around, offering a blend of city and town life.

We take our team-first culture seriously. We celebrate and protect it with a Team Saugeen Charter. Our shared goal is to keep Saugeen Shores safe, well-serviced, growing and vibrant while respecting the public and reflecting our members. We develop careers from the inside first, engage each other professionally, welcome change, and continuously improve. We support one another—because that is what great teams do.

• Enrollment in the OMERS pension plan.
• A commitment to investing in our workforce through continuous learning and development.
• Flexible work options.

We are seeking 9 enthusiastic and qualified individuals to join our team as Fitness Instructors/Trainers, reporting to the Wellness and Program Supervisor. In this role, you will implement and deliver group fitness classes and/or fitness training services at the Pryde Aquatic & Wellness Centre (Pryde AWC). Based on your qualifications and interests, you may lead group fitness classes and/or provide personal or group training sessions to support clients in achieving their wellness goals.

• Deliver group fitness classes and/or personal, group, and team training sessions at the Pryde AWC, tailored to various age groups and demographics.
• Develop and implement fitness class and training plans that align with program descriptions and offer modifications to accommodate a range of participant needs.
• Maintain communication with training clients via phone or email and respond to general inquiries regarding fitness and training programs.
• Create a welcoming, inclusive, and friendly environment for all patrons during classes and training sessions.
• Utilize recreation software to manage class lists, training bookings, schedules, and patron information.
• Maintain records including daily logs, participation numbers, and compile statistics and reports related to program areas.
• Stay current with best practices, trends, and innovations in group fitness instruction, personal training, and conditioning.
• Support recreation programming by guiding patrons through the facility, performing equipment checks, and completing light housekeeping tasks such as class setup and equipment cleanup.
• Attend job-specific professional development opportunities (e.g., conferences, workshops) and participate in corporate training initiatives.
• Promote and adhere to corporate health and safety policies, ensuring patrons are aware of safety guidelines and providing modifications during instruction or training.
• Administer minor first aid when required and complete accident/injury report forms.

• Adaptability:
  Respond quickly and effectively to changing class dynamics, participant needs, and facility requirements.
• Communication:
  Communicate clearly and confidently with participants, colleagues, and supervisors, both verbally and in writing.
• Conflict Resolution:
  Handle challenging situations calmly and professionally, promoting a positive and inclusive environment.
• Customer Service:
  Create a welcoming and motivating atmosphere, ensuring participants feel supported and valued.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Build strong relationships with participants of all ages and abilities, fostering trust and engagement.
• Leadership:
  Inspire and energize participants, leading classes with enthusiasm, confidence, and expertise.
• Organization:
  Plan and deliver well-structured fitness sessions, manage equipment, and maintain accurate records.
• Independence:
  Take initiative in preparing for classes, managing your schedule, and addressing participant needs with minimal supervision.

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Post-secondary diploma in Fitness and Health Promotion, Recreation and Leisure Studies, or a related field is preferred.
• Current Standard First Aid Certification is required.
• Can Fit Pro  Personal Training Certification or equivalent, and/or certification in fitness instruction (e.g., Spin/Cycle, Zumba/Cardio Dance, Yoga/Stretching, HIIT/Bootcamp) is required.
• HIGH FIVE® Certification (Principles of Healthy Childhood Development) is preferred.
• S specialization in sport-specific team training or aquatic fitness training for swimmers is considered an asset.

• Minimum one (1) year of relevant work experience.
• One (1) year of…