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Fitness & Health Instructor 1
(Up to 3 Positions)
Competition #2024-39
A well-kept secret hidden within the Upper Fraser Valley of British Columbia‘s southwest coastal region. The District of Kent is bounded on the north by Harrison Lake, on the west by Harrison River, on the south by the Fraser River and on the east by Hope and the Fraser Canyon. It boasts a friendly community spirit with a diverse economy in agriculture, industrial development, tourism, and government services.
The District of Kent is offering an exciting opportunity in our Recreation, Culture & Projects Department for a Fitness & Health Instructor 1. Incumbents in this auxiliary position will act as the Lead Instructor for general group fitness & health classes as assigned and in accordance with the seasonal fitness schedule. These key individuals will plan, organize, and deliver lesson plans/fitness curriculum in conjunction with the Recreation Programmer or Designate.
Program & Event Examples: Keep Fit, Get Fit, Dance Fit, Circuit, Weightroom Orientations, Demonstration and “Try It” sessions at Community Health Fairs, Move for Health Day, Senior Events.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- A minimum of one (1) year of experience instructing fitness classes or a combination of related education, training, and work experience instructing fitness classes.
- Current fitness certification and continuing education with recognized fitness institution/ association.
- Required Certifications: Group Fitness Training with an accredited institution such as BCRPA, CanfitPro, CFES or YMCA.
Upon successful completion of the required probationary period, the wage rate for this bargaining unit position is $28.07 per hour plus 14.0% in lieu of benefits. For more information about the District of Kent please visit our website at www.kentbc.ca.
If this position is of interest to you, please submit your resume and cover letter quoting Competition #2024-39 indicating how you meet the qualifications and send to [email protected] by 4:30 p.m. on July 26, 2024. Alternatively, submit your application in confidence to:
Alan M. Lucas, CRSP
Director of Human Resources / Occupational Safety
District of Kent
PO Box 70, 7170 Cheam Avenue
Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0
Fax: 604-796-8516
The District of Kent would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Police Information Check and provide a recent driver’s license abstract.
Employment Length: Casual
Education Requirement: Other trades certificate or diploma
Job Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
Rate: $28.07 Hour
