Specialty Fitness Inst Pilates, Tai Chi​/Qi Gong, Outdoor Yoga, Zumba East York District

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Do not apply to this job opportunity if you are a returning City of Toronto employee, instead please complete an online scheduling form.

The Community Recreation Branch is responsible for the delivery of high-quality, community-based recreation programs and services to the diverse neighbourhoods of Toronto. We provide a variety of programs that promote the social and physical development for people of all ages, with an emphasis on children and youth. The Community Recreation Branch strives to ensure Toronto residents have positive recreational experiences that enhance quality of life and contribute to lifelong active living.

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Fitness Job Type: Temporary, Part-time Hourly Rate: $36.86 Number of Positions: TBD Start Date: TBD Work Location: TBD District: Toronto/East York Season: Summer Duration: TBD Shift Information: TBD Division: Parks, Forestry & Recreation Section: PFR CR Community Recreation Posting End Date: 03/01/2026

Note: Please indicate your area of specialty (Pilates, Tai Chi/Qi Gong, Outdoor Yoga, Zumba) when applying and on your resume.

• Designs, promotes and implements specialized fitness classes within the guidelines of a recognized specialty fitness-certifying organization.
• Plans, organizes and instructs safe and enjoyable group fitness classes for all ages and abilities.
• Sets-up and takes-down all necessary equipment for the class.
• Reports any incidents/accidents and/or areas of concern to supervisor.
• Monitors and maintains attendance, fitness passes and memberships.
• Interacts with staff, participants and the public to provide program information.
• Ensures safe use, condition and storage of equipment.
• Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.

• Must be minimum 16 years of age.
• Current certification in one or more of:
  Pilates, Tai Chi/Qi Gong, Outdoor Yoga, Zumba
• Experience in planning and implementing a wide variety of fitness classes for all ages and abilities. Technical knowledge of fitness and wellness.
• Must produce original current First Aid certification (Emergency or Standard) as recognized by the WSIB.
• Degree or Diploma in Physical Education/Health, Fitness & Wellness would be an asset.
• Fitness Certification as Group Fitness Leader would be an asset.
• Must possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario's Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD). This is a mandatory course that will be provided at no cost upon obtaining a conditional offer of employment. Course dates and details will be provided at that time.

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Vulnerable Sector Check: One of the requirements for working with children and vulnerable adults is providing the results of a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC). After completing online onboarding documentation, candidates residing in the City of Toronto (postal code starting with "M") will be emailed a voucher code to complete an online VSC application with Toronto Police at no cost. Candidates residing outside the City of Toronto will need to obtain a VSC from their local Police Service at their own cost.

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