Positions Available: 1-2

General Overview: The SSC is looking for qualified trainers to instruct evening indoor fitness classes. Instructors must have a background in group fitness including choreographed 'step,' resistance training (with and without weights) and stretching. Successful candidates will be responsible for guiding participants through an hour long session. The instructor must be capable of completing, while curing and demonstrating, the entire length of the class.We are looking for instructors who can commit to a 6 week program with a specified group of registrants.

Responsibilities:
- Ensure all participants have completed the PAR-Q and Health History forms prior to the first class. Trainers are responsible for submitting this information to the SSC.
- Be prepared for each class with a prewritten outline workout.
- Have equipment/training facility ready for participants each week.
- Demonstrate exercises to participants.
- Instruct and coach participants through a series of exercises.
- Be aware of contra-indicators which may limit a registrant’s participation.
- Be able to regress and progress an exercise accordingly.

Start Date: Sessions begin the week May 10th 2009. The classes being offered are:

- Monday PM (start times will vary between 6:30pm-8:30pm)
- Wednesday PM (start times will vary between 6:30pm-8:30pm)

Trainers can apply for one or two sessions per week, depending on their availability. Trainers are expected to be able to travel to a variety of locations throughout the city.

Completion Date: Each session will run for a total of 6 weeks. Sessions will not run on long weekend Saturday, Sunday or Mondays.

Hours: Each session will be 1 hour long. Trainers are expected to arrive at the facility 20 minutes before the session start time and may need to stay after the session for 10 to 15 minutes to answer questions and communicate with the participants. Sessions will not run on long weekend Mondays.

Rate of Pay: Trainers will get paid $70 per session (a large portion of this will be paid as a bonus upon completion of the 6 week sessions). The trainer will have to successfully meet criteria outlined by the SSC to receive the bonus, this will include facility parameters, showing up to every class on time, communication with the SSC staff etc…).

Qualifications:
- Appropriate certifications (AFLCA, CPT, Canfit Pro, CSEP, CPR, First Aid, etc)
- Appropriate education (PT Diploma, Phys. Ed/Kines Degree etc)
- Reliable
- Responsible
- Good Time Management skills
- Good Communication Skills (able to communicate effectively with participants and SSC staff)
- Good Leadership skills
- Motivational

How to Apply: All applicants must complete the SSC Online Pre-interview form. Please attach your resume and cover letter at the bottom of the pre-interview form.

Attention: Megan Kimmel