Job Description

DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
STATUS: Auxiliary
NO. OF POSITIONS: Three
UNION: CUPE, Local 387
HOURS OF WORK: *See below
SALARY: $27.20 – $ 29.46 +12% in lieu of benefits and vacation

The təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre is a 10,644 square metre facility opening Spring 2024. This state of the art dual natatorium facility will be the first in Canada designed to achieve the Canadian Green Building Council Zero Carbon Building standard, LEED Gold standards and the first aquatic centre in North America to use a new innovative InBlue drum filtration system. Find more information at the facility website https://youractivenw.ca/.

The New Westminster Fitness Department has an opportunity for energetic self-starters to join its dynamic team of aquatic and fitness leaders. This position will instruct aquatic fitness classes to meet the diverse needs of customers at our pools. Under the supervision of the Fitness Leadership team, the successful candidate will instruct classes based on program requirements. Applicants will enjoy working in a fast paced environment and possess excellent interpersonal skills.

If you have the following qualifications and attributes, we want to meet you:
• Completion of Grade 12
• BCRPA Fitness Theory and Group Fitness Certification – Aquafit Module, CALA Group Exercise Certification, Aqua Zumba®, or other Aquafit certification equivalency
• Current Standard First CPR Level C.
• Strong teaching and communication skills.
• Ability to motivate others.
• Experience both leading shallow and deep water aquatic fitness classes.
• Be able to pass and maintain a clear Police Information Check.
• Develop and adjust fitness for patrons to ensure appropriate level
• Teach group fitness classes; improve techniques; supervise and ensure the safety of patrons enrolled in registered or drop-in group fitness in the facility
• Promote and market fitness programs; have a working knowledge of available programs provided within the City of New Westminster
• Act professionally and answer customer questions in an appropriate manner
• Ensure the fitness facility/area is a safe and inclusive, report any equipment malfunctions or safety issues to the Fitness Leadership Team
• Ensure equipment is properly maintained, stored, and locked
• Able to provide a verbal PAR Q to all new participants at the beginning of classes
• Arrange for a substitute instructor from approved lists if unable to teach assigned class; notify the Fitness Leadership Team of absence, notify a front desk attendant if late
• Able to fill out accident report forms when needed
• Able to pass and maintain a clear Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check

* The successful candidate will work non-standard work hours, including mornings, evenings, and weekends

Apply by sending your cover letter and resume in one document at www.newwestcity.ca/employment. By June 14 2024

To support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community; women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversity of our workforce, are encouraged to express their interest.
New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halq’eméylem-speaking peoples. It is acknowledged by the City that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land.
We are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we are on.
We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

Required languages: English

Education level: See Above

Required skills: See Above

Closest intersection: 6th Street & Royal Ave