Posted 2 days ago
Fitness Instructor
@ McGill University
Canada
Overview
McGill University is hiring a part-time Fitness Instructor in Athletics and Recreation to lead safe, engaging group fitness classes. The role requires proficiency in at least one of Bootcamp/HIIT, Mat Pilates/Barre, Yoga or Spin, plus First Aid and CPR C. The posting states 10 hours per week from 2027-01-04 to 2027-04-30 at $40.00 per hour under the AMUSE collective agreement.
Responsibilities:
- Diriger et coordonner des cours de conditionnement physique de groupe
- Adapter les cours à tous les niveaux, du débutant à l'avancé
- Modifier les mouvements pour les participants ayant des limitations
- Signaler les urgences au superviseur ou à la sécurité
Requirements summary:
- Diplôme d'études secondaires
- 3 ans d'expérience pertinente
- Maîtrise d'au moins une discipline (Bootcamp/HIIT, Pilates/Barre, Yoga, Spin)
- Premiers soins et RCR C
- Certification d'instructeur en conditionnement physique
- Anglais niveau 4 (qualifiant)
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · workday
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-28
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Hospitality & tourism |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 10 |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | First Aid, CPR C, Group fitness instructor certification |
| Education | High school (required) |
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McGill University
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
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Hiring Unit:
Athletics and Recreation
Position Summary:
Under the direction of the immediate supervisor, the Fitness Instructor is experienced in one or more disciplines and is responsible for leading safe and engaging classes. The fitness instructor is responsible for, but not limited to the listed responsibilities below.
**MUST BE PROFICIENT IN TEACHING ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING DICIPLINES:
- Bootcamp / HIIT
- Mat Pilates / Barre fitness
- Yoga (Hatha / Vinyasa / Power)
- Spin
Primary Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate a Group Fitness class.
- Adapt classes to the specific groups - ranging from beginners to advanced.
- As required, modify moves, techniques for participants who may have limitations.
- Address any emergency issues requiring attention to supervisor or security.
Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities
- First Aid and CPR C Certification (REQUIRED)
- Required certification to deliver and coordinate the activity (e.g., Personal training certification, specific instructor certification for group fitness classes).
Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.
Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level 4 (qualifier) on a scale of 0-4.
For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click here.
Minimum Education and Experience:
High School Diploma 3 Years Related ExperienceHourly Salary:
(AMUSE D) $40.00Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week:
10 (Part time)Position Start Date:
2027-01-04Position End Date:
2027-04-30Deadline to Apply:
2026-12-11This position is covered by the AMUSE collective agreement.
McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected].
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