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Aquafitness Instructor

@ Richmond Hill

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Richmond Hill, Ontario

$29.51/hr
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Overview

The City of Richmond Hill is hiring a permanent part-time Aquafitness Instructor to plan and lead safe, effective water exercise classes for participants of all ages. The role involves instruction, safety, first aid response and public relations, with a posted rate of $29.51 per hour on a Monday to Friday shift.

Pay:

$29.51 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Plan and lead safe aquafitness classes
  • Provide a safe learning environment
  • Educate participants on exercise technique
  • Respond to first aid emergencies
  • Complete accident and incident reports

Requirements summary:

  • Current Fitness Instructor Specialist or Aquafitness Instructor certification
  • Experience teaching fitness classes
  • Emergency First Aid with CPR-C/AED
  • Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check

Tools & skills

LeadershipFirst AidPublic relationsTeachingCPRCustomer serviceCommunication skillsTime managementVulnerable sector checkCoachingCollaboration
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Employer posting date
2026-10-28
First seen by our source
2026-10-11
Source record updated
2026-10-31

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentSales
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: none
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsFitness Instructor Specialist, Aquafitness Instructor Certification, Emergency First Aid with CPR-C/AED
Background checksvulnerable sector

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Richmond Hill

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The City of Richmond Hill Council and staff are committed to providing exceptional public service to our community.

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With a population of more than 202,000 residents and 5,000 businesses, Richmond Hill is one of Canada’s most desirable and growing communities. Recognized by the Conference Board of Canada with an ‘A’ grade as an attractive community, it is one of six Canadian municipalities to receive this ranking and the only suburban and GTA municipality to do so. Safe, clean and committed to managed growth, its culture is welcoming and diverse, and values environmental sustainability. Dedicated to providing exceptional public service to its community, Richmond Hill’s municipal government serves a distinctive, dynamic and active town with a rich history and a friendly, down-to-earth character. Richmond Hill’s vision, “Where people come together to build our community,” builds on its past and recognizes the continued importance of partnership between the municipal government and the community it serves.

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Reported office locations
  • 225 East Beaver Creek Road, Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 3P4, CA
Business categories
  • Social
  • Employment
  • Social Assistance
  • Government
  • Water
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  • Richmond Hill
  • City of Richmond Hill
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With a population of more than 202,000 residents and 5,000 businesses, Richmond Hill is one of Canada’s most desirable and growing communities. Recognized by the Conference Board of Canada with an ‘A’ grade as an attractive community, it is one of six Canadian municipalities to receive this ranking and the only suburban and GTA municipality to do so. Safe, clean and committed to managed growth, its culture is…

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IndustryGovernment Administration
Company size501-1,000 employees
HeadquartersRichmond Hill, Ontario
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Job description

Aquafitness Instructor

Posting Id3283
Number of Positions1
DepartmentCommunity Services
DivisionRecreation and Culture Services
ShiftMonday to Friday
Rate of Pay$29.51 - $29.51 Hourly
Job TypePermanent Part Time
Replacement/New PositionNew Vacancy
Posting TypeExternal
Posting Date02/10/2026
Application Deadline12/31/2026

Position Summary

Reporting to the Fitness Supervisors and Fitness Coordinator, the Fitness Instructor will be responsible for planning and leading safe, effective and enjoyable exercise classes to participants of all ages. The Fitness Instructor will provide excellent leadership, up-to-date quality instruction and high-energy motivation.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Plan and lead safe and effective fitness classes in accordance to your Fitness Instructor Certification.
  • Provide a safe learning environment.
  • Educate participants on correct exercise technique and the importance/benefits of exercise.
  • Participate in all mandatory staff trainings and meetings.
  • Maintain all current certifications and send updated copies to the Fitness Supervisor.
  • Assist in finding class coverage if you are unable to teach your assigned class.
  • Respond to First Aid emergencies in accordance to your First Aid Certification.
  • Complete all necessary forms (accident, incident reports) in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Represent the City of Richmond Hill by presenting yourself in a cooperative, organized, enthusiastic and well - groomed manner.
  • Be willing and available to answer questions and queries from participants.
  • Know and understand the policies and procedures of the Community Services Department.
  • Maintain excellent public relations at all time, with staff and the public.
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

  • Current Fitness Instructor Specialist or Aquafitness Instructor Certification.
  • Experience teaching Fitness Classes
  • Emergency First Aid with CPR-C/AED.

Required Skills/Knowledge

  • Excellent customer service and communication skills
  • Good time management skills.
  • Be familiar with and execute the City of Richmond Hill Fitness emergence procedures.
  • Requires satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check
  • Demonstrates good judgment and makes sound decisions
  • Shows commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities
  • Shares new ideas and challenges the status quo
  • Proven written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with honesty, openness, respect, and trust
  • Takes initiative to participate in a culture of learning, mentoring, and sharing
  • Contributes to building and being a part of a positive culture
  • Ability to demonstrate the City’s corporate values of service, collaboration, care and courage

Leadership Competencies

  • Demonstrates personal leadership
  • Builds people and culture
  • Cultivates open communication
  • Shapes the future
  • Navigates and leads through complexity and change

Attention Internal Candidates: All current City of Richmond Hill employees are required to apply via the ‘View Jobs for Current Employees’ link on the City’s Careers Page.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

The City of Richmond Hill is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.

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