As of November 6, 2026, Jobsy lists 27 fitness instructor jobs in Canada. The median advertised pay is $32.50 an hour (from 6 postings). The most active employers are VON Canada (Ontario), City of Kawartha Lakes and City of Mississauga. Skills often requested: first aid, cpr, communication skills and teaching.
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Candidates need a secondary school diploma or equivalent and a recognized fitness leadership program or certification. Group teaching experience is preferred. Standard First Aid CPR-C and WHMIS must be obtained after hire.
Fitness equipment, Par-Q forms, Program evaluation forms
2+ YOEVON Canada needs candidates with a high school diploma, First Aid and CPR, and Seniors Fitness Instructor certification within 3 months of hire. Two or more years teaching older adults' group fitness is an asset, as are health care or retirement home experience and French.
2+ YOECandidates need a high school diploma, First Aid and CPR, and experience promoting physical activity for health. Seniors Fitness Instructor certification is required within 3 months of hire, and a criminal record check with a vulnerable sector screen is mandatory.
2+ YOECandidates need a high school diploma, First Aid and CPR, and a Seniors Fitness Instructor certification within 3 months of hire. Experience promoting physical activity for health is required, and two or more years teaching older adults is an asset, as is a valid driver's licence, own vehicle, and a criminal records check with vulnerable sector screen.
2+ YOECandidates need a high school diploma, First Aid and CPR, and a Seniors Fitness Instructor certification (or equivalent) within 3 months of hire. Two or more years teaching group fitness to older adults, a personal vehicle and a clear criminal record check are needed.
Resistance bands, Exercise balls, Weights, Music equipment
2+ YOECandidates need a high school diploma, First Aid and CPR, and a Seniors Fitness Instructor certification within 3 months of hire. Two years of group fitness teaching for older adults is an asset, as is experience in retirement homes.
2+ YOEVON Canada needs candidates with First Aid and CPR, a high school diploma, and experience teaching fitness to older adults. A Seniors Fitness Instructor certification is required within 3 months of hire, and a clear criminal record check is needed.
2+ YOECandidates need a high school diploma, First Aid and CPR, and a Seniors Fitness Instructor certification within 3 months of hire. Two years of group fitness teaching for older adults is an asset, as is experience in retirement homes.
2+ YOECandidates need a high school diploma, First Aid and CPR, and experience promoting health through physical activity. Seniors Fitness Instructor certification is required within 3 months of hire, and a personal vehicle with a valid licence and insurance is needed.
2+ YOECandidates need a high school diploma, First Aid and CPR, and experience promoting physical activity for health. Seniors Fitness Instructor certification is required within 3 months of hire, and a current driver's licence, own vehicle and a vulnerable sector criminal records check are also required.
2+ YOECandidates need a high school diploma, First Aid and CPR, and experience promoting health through physical activity. Seniors Fitness Instructor certification is required within 3 months of hire. Candidates also need a clean vulnerable sector criminal record check and a personal vehicle with a valid licence and insurance.
2+ YOECandidates need a high school diploma, First Aid and CPR, and a Seniors Fitness Instructor certification within 3 months of hire. Experience promoting physical activity and teaching group fitness for older adults is needed, plus a personal vehicle and driver's licence.
2+ YOECandidates need a high school diploma, current First Aid and CPR, and a Seniors Fitness Instructor certification within 3 months of hire. Experience promoting physical activity and teaching group fitness for older adults is valued, as is a satisfactory criminal records check with a vulnerable sector screen.
2+ YOEVON Canada needs candidates with a high school diploma, First Aid and CPR, and experience promoting health through physical activity. A Seniors Fitness Instructor certification is required within three months of hire, and experience teaching older adults is an asset.
3+ YOECandidates need a high school diploma, 3 years of related experience, and proficiency teaching at least one listed fitness discipline. They also need First Aid and CPR C, instructor certification for group fitness, and English at level 4 (qualifier).
Candidates need a Grade 12 diploma, group exercise leadership certification (AFLCA), a Can-Fit Pro or similar group certification, and standard first aid with CPR C and AED. They also need a valid Class 5 licence, the ability to lift 50+ lbs, and strong communication and computer skills.
Candidates need a current Can-Fit-Pro FIS certification or equivalent, plus standard First Aid and CPR. They need experience teaching varied class styles and working in a recreation or fitness setting, with good customer service and leadership skills.
Candidates need current First Aid and CPR certification, prior fitness class instruction experience and a certification suited to the class type. They must also be flexible about evenings and weekends and pass a Vulnerable Sector search.
Customer service, First Aid, CPR, Communication skills
Candidates need Standard First Aid with CPR-C and a clean police records check, plus relevant fitness certifications or experience. Formal training in recreation, kinesiology or physical education is an asset, along with the ability to work with diverse populations.
1+ YOECandidates need a current certification from an accredited fitness organization and one year of group fitness teaching experience with adults and older adults. Strong customer service and communication skills and a minimum age of 18 are also required.
Candidates need strong communication skills, both written and oral, and a confident, outgoing manner. A passion for sales and fitness, drive to succeed, and the ability to multitask are expected; dance, cheerleading or fitness background is helpful.
Sales, Communication skills, Multitasking, Teaching
Candidates need a current Fitness Instructor Specialist or Aquafitness Instructor certification, prior experience teaching fitness classes, and Emergency First Aid with CPR-C/AED. A satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check is also required.
Leadership, First Aid, Public relations, Teaching, CPR, Customer service
Candidates need strong teaching and people skills, a passion for sport and a willingness to keep training. The posting asks for a pedagogical approach that adapts to novices and experienced guests alike.
Candidates need experience teaching multi-level group exercise classes and a recognized group fitness certification such as CanFitPro, ACE or OFC, with annual renewals. They must also hold Basic First Aid and CPR B, and pass a Vulnerable Sector Check, all at their own expense.
Customer service, Teaching, Assist in performing physical exercises, First Aid, CPR, CMS
How much does a fitness instructor make in Canada?
The median advertised pay is $32.50 an hour, across 6 postings that list pay. The lowest quarter pays under $30.26 and the top quarter over $32.75.
Who is hiring fitness instructors?
VON Canada (Ontario) (14), City of Kawartha Lakes (1), City of Mississauga (1), City of Thunder Bay (1) and Club Med (1).
What skills do fitness instructor jobs ask for?
Postings most often mention first aid, cpr, communication skills, teaching, collaboration, health and safety, physiotherapy and wear protective equipment against industrial noise.