Posted 4 months ago
Part-Time Aquafit Instructor
@ City of St. Catharines
St. Catharines, Ontario
Overview
The City of St. Catharines is hiring a part-time Aquafit Instructor to lead safe, inclusive aquatic fitness classes for participants of all ages and abilities. Shifts run 1 to 3 hours, with up to 24 hours per week, scheduled around the instructor's availability where possible. The role requires an aquafit instructor certification, Intermediate First Aid and a Vulnerable Sector Police Clearance.
Responsibilities:
- Lead safe, engaging and inclusive aquafit classes
- Design workouts adapted to different fitness levels
- Coach participants and provide friendly customer service
- Prepare equipment and follow safety procedures
- Respond confidently in emergency situations when required
Requirements summary:
- CALA, WaterART or YMCA Aquafit Instructor certification
- Intermediate First Aid certification valid within three years
- Vulnerable Sector Police Clearance issued within two years
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Availability for days, evenings, weekends and holidays
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-21
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Hospitality & tourism |
| Schedule | day, evening, holidays, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CALA, WaterART, YMCA Aquafit Instructor Certification, Intermediate First Aid, Vulnerable Sector Police Clearance |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
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City of St. Catharines
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In the City of St. Catharines, we are committed to realizing the vision outlined in our Strategic Plan. Our goal is to cultivate a city that thrives on safety, innovation, sustainability, and caring, not just for today, but for generations to come. We are proud to be a vibrant city, offering excellent opportunities to both residents and visitors to live, work and play. Our continued growth of ‘The Garden City’ ensures quality of life is enhanced through unique festivals, historical sites, cultural attractions, authentic wine-and-culinary experiences, sporting events, and much more! We strive to make sure there is something diverse and inclusive for everyone. The City of St. Catharines is recognized as an exceptional place to work as one of Hamilton-Niagara Region’s 2025 Top Employers for its professional development programs, planning assistance services and contributions to a defined benefit pension plan and generous yearly mental health practitioner coverage. Fun Facts 👥 Population of just over 140,000, making us the largest of 12 municipalities in the Niagara Region 🚢 Home to the historic Welland Canals Centre and elevated observation platform 🚴♀️ Over 1,000 acres of parks and trails, enriching a healthy and active lifestyle 🍃 Unique micro-climate from the Niagara Escarpment and two great lakes – Lake Erie and Lake Ontario 🎠 Our nostalgic Lakeside Park Carousel is still only five cents a ride Employment Opportunities At the City of St. Catharines, we're looking for motivated, talented people who share our high standards for customer service and a common desire to create and sustain a vibrant, healthy, safe and caring community for the citizens of St. Catharines. Join our team and be part of a meaningful journey to shape the future of our community, leaving a lasting impact that extends far beyond the present. Visit www.stcatharines.ca/jobs for all of our current job opportunities.
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- 17,481
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 638
- Reported office locations
- PO Box 3012, 50 Church Street, St. Catharines, Ontario L2R 7C2, CA
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- City of St. Catharines
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In the City of St. Catharines, we are committed to realizing the vision outlined in our Strategic Plan. Our goal is to cultivate a city that thrives on safety, innovation, sustainability, and caring, not just for today, but for generations to come. We are proud to be a vibrant city, offering excellent opportunities to both residents and visitors to live, work and play. Our continued growth of ‘The Garden City’…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Government Administration |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | St. Catharines, Ontario |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Year founded | 1876 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 12 |
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About the Role:
If you're passionate about fitness and enjoy helping others achieve their goals, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community.
As a Part-time Aquafit Instructor, you'll lead safe, engaging and inclusive aquatic fitness classes that help participants of all ages and abilities stay active, build confidence and enjoy being part of an active community. Along the way, you'll stay active doing what you love, build connections with like-minded people who share your passion for fitness, and be part of a supportive Aquatics team.
Your Team:
You’ll be part of the Aquatics team and report to the Head Guard, Recreation Assistant Lead, Aquatics Coordinator, or Aquatics Supervisor.
Schedule & Flexibility:
Shifts typically range from 1 to 3 hours, with opportunities to work up to 24 hours per week. We'll work with you to schedule shifts that align with your availability whenever possible.
What You'll be Doing:
- Bring energy and encouragement to every class by leading safe, engaging and inclusive Aquafit sessions that help participants of all ages and abilities stay active and work toward their fitness goals.
- Use your coaching and communication skills to create a welcoming environment where participants feel comfortable, supported and motivated.
- Design and deliver effective workouts by combining warm-ups, cardiovascular exercise, strength training, stretching and cool downs, while adapting exercises to meet different fitness levels and abilities.
- Create enjoyable fitness experiences by incorporating music, cueing techniques and progressive exercises that keep participants engaged and coming back.
- Build connections with your community by getting to know participants, answering questions and providing friendly, professional customer service.
- Support a safe and positive facility experience by preparing equipment, following safety procedures and responding confidently in emergency situations when required.
- Be part of a collaborative Aquatics team that works together to deliver programs that make a difference in the health and well-being of our community.
- Continue growing your skills by staying current with aquatic fitness trends, techniques and best practices.
What's Required:
Success in this role starts with a passion for helping others live active, healthy lives, along with:
- CALA, WaterART certification, and/or YMCA Aquafit Instructor Certification Course.
- Intermediate First Aid certification (formerly Standard First Aid), valid within three years of the date of issue.
- A valid Vulnerable Sector Police Clearance (issued within the past two years).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-focused approach.
- Availability to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.
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