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Fitness Instructor - Ongoing
@ Municipality of Port Hope
Port Hope, Ontario
Overview
The Municipality of Port Hope is hiring part-time Fitness Instructors for its Parks, Recreation and Culture department on an ongoing basis. The role plans and leads fitness programs, supervises participants and keeps classes safe under municipal and HIGH FIVE standards. Pay is $25.00 to $40.00 per hour, with variable hours across Monday through Sunday.
Pay:
$25–$40 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Plan assigned fitness programs with the coordinator
- Lead fitness classes and supervise participants
- Ensure participant safety and compliance with standards
- Resolve operational conflicts professionally
- Assist with setup and teardown of program rooms
Requirements summary:
- General fitness instructor certification such as CanFit Pro or CFES
- Standard First Aid and CPR C with AED
- Experience with adults and older adult groups
- HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Aging preferred
- Valid Vulnerable Sector Check
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- Not provided
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Department | Hospitality & tourism |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Outdoors |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | CanFit Pro, CFES, Seniors Fitness Instructor, TRX Suspension Trainer, Standard First Aid, CPR C with AED |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Wellness |
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Municipality of Port Hope
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Port Hope is a unique, inclusive Municipality. We are dedicated to diversity, balance, and progressive economic growth. Our inspiring culture provides our residents and visitors with a diverse range of activities and associations to suit every interest. Our urban/rural heritage figures prominently in our dedication to preserving our past and embracing our future. We have attracted widespread recognition for our historical architecture, including being named "best-preserved Main Street in Ontario," and we feature over 270 designated heritage buildings, the highest number per capita in Canada. Port Hope's vibrant urban core is surrounded by spectacular rambling rural countryside with farmland, rural hamlets and the beautiful Ganaraska Forest.
- LinkedIn followers
- 2,847
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 184
- Reported office locations
- 56 Queen Street, Port Hope, ON L1A 3Z9, CA
- Business categories
- Information Technology
- Recreation
- Communities
- Government
- Other recorded names
- Municipality of Port Hope
- Specialties
- Parks
- Recreation & Culture
- Tourism
- and Community Development
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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Port Hope is a unique, inclusive Municipality. We are dedicated to diversity, balance, and progressive economic growth. Our inspiring culture provides our residents and visitors with a diverse range of activities and associations to suit every interest. Our urban/rural heritage figures prominently in our dedication to preserving our past and embracing our future. We have attracted widespread recognition for our…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Government Administration |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Port Hope, ON |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Specialties | ParksRecreation & CultureTourismand Community Development |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 9 |
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The Fitness Instructor is responsible to assist in the planning and delivery of fitness programs offered by the department of Parks, Recreation and Culture and the supervision of the program participants; ensure compliance with fitness standards, HIGH FIVE® standards, the Health and Safety Regulations and Municipal Policies and procedures in cooperation with the Supervisor Recreation and Culture, Recreation Program Coordinator, and/or Older Adult Activity Coordinator.
Variable hours based on program schedule; Programs offered Monday through Sunday.
This posting is on an ongoing basis for the Fitness Instructor position. Resumes are kept on file for six months for future vacancies.
Benefits and Perks
- Optional OMERS Pension Plan from the date of hire
- Work-life Balance Initiatives
- Wellness, Social and Staff Ambassador Committees
- Employee and Family Assistance Plan
- Perks and Savings Partnerships
Compensation
$25.00 - $40.00 per hour, based on specialty, education, and experience
Key Qualifications
- Certification as a general fitness instructor with CanFit Pro, CFES Certification, Seniors Fitness Instructor Course, TRX Suspension Trainer, etc.
- Specialty certifications such as Yoga, Pilates, Dance, Zumba is an asset.
- Standard First Aid, CPR “C” with AED.
- Experience working with adults and older adult groups.
- HIGH FIVE ®: Principles of Healthy Aging is preferred.
- Valid and satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check.
Key Responsibilities
- In consultation with the applicable Coordinator, plan the assigned Fitness program(s); conduct research to expand knowledge of the program and to incorporate the information learned into the program delivery.
- Organize the program to be offered and deliver the program in a positive and professional manner, creating an educational, safe and inviting experience for all participants.
- Lead the Fitness program and supervise the participants throughout the duration of the program; ensure the safety of all participants.
- Resolve operational conflicts in a timely and professional manner, taking into consideration operations, procedures and customer service standards.
- Assist with setup/tear down of program rooms where Fitness classes are being held.
- Availability and flexibility to work days, evenings and weekends
- Indoor and outdoor work environment.
- Standing, sitting, running, jumping, dancing etc. associated with active participation in fitness programs is required.
Submit an Application
Please submit your cover letter and resume on via: Online at www.porthope.ca/careers
For more information on how to become an instructor: Becoming an Instructor - Municipality of Port Hope
Recruitment Process
The Municipality of Port Hope is a progressive employer who believes a diverse and inclusive workplace strengthens the team and fosters an environment where everyone feels as though they belong and their dignity, beliefs and identity are respected.
We are committed to creating and sustaining an environment that provides a supportive workplace and equal opportunity for all employees. Accommodations can be requested throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
Applications will be reviewed, and interviews may be scheduled prior to the job posting closing date. All applicants will receive an automated email confirming the submission of their application, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be further contacted by Human Resources.
Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Municipal Act, as amended.
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