Overview
Sports/Fitness/Wellness Instructor, Health / Fitness / Gym / Pilates Jobs in Barrie, Canada at City of Barrie
Job Type
Casual Part-time, up to 10
Months, Non-Union
Salary Range
$23.40 to $31.83 per hour
Posted
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Final date to receive applications
December 31, 2026 at 11:59 pm
The Opportunity
Recreation and Culture Services builds vibrant, healthy, active and connected communities by providing facilities and programs that give all Barrie residents an opportunity to participate in recreational activities. Key responsibilities include identifying community recreation needs and interests, developing and delivering recreation opportunities which meet these needs and interests, maintaining and operating recreational and cultural facilities to provide a setting for these activities, and managing the provision of space to external community providers and groups.
Under the general guidance and direction of the Recreation Programmer, and reporting to the Recreation Supervisor, the Instructor (Sports) (PT) position is responsible for the organization and delivery of recreation sports programs. Specifically, this position leads and facilitates beginner to intermediate level sports programs. Overall, this position plays an integral role in the delivery of comprehensive and enjoyable recreation sports programs and ensures the safety and well‑being of program participants.
Corporate
Culture
Your workplace values align with our corporate values of Strive, Share and Care and you want to join us in providing exceptional services and programs to build a prosperous, growing and sustainable community.
Equally important to what we do is how we do it – your actions reflect our core accountabilities of Personal Awareness, Teamwork and Collaboration, Respect and Inclusion, Innovation, Service Excellence
, which define how we work together to succeed.
Education (degree/diploma/certifications)
- HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development Certificate from HIGH FIVE® National within three (3) months of hire
- Standard First Aid, CPR Level C and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certifications
Experience
- Two (2) years of cumulative part-time experience or one (1) year of full-time experience instructing and/or assisting in the instruction of sports programs in a competitive or recreation environment
- Demonstrated experience working with the applicable target audience
Knowledge/Skill/Ability
- General knowledge of industry best practices in the relevant sport program
- Demonstrated ability to maintain a high standard of public relations at all times
- Demonstrated ability to perform in a manner which is consistent with corporate goals, vision, mission and values
- Demonstrated ability in the specific program activity being taught; including the ability to demonstrate/participate in the activity for the duration of a class session
- Intermediate oral and written communication, interpersonal and customer service skills
- Availability to work evenings, weekends and/or holidays, as required
Conditions of Employment
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check; this is a requirement for any new employees to the City of Barrie in accordance with the Police Record Check Policy. Existing employees who have met this criteria will be exempt from this requirement.
Location
Allandale Recreation Centre (190 Bayview Drive, Barrie), East Bayfield Community Centre (80 Livingstone Street East, Barrie), Peggy Hill Team Community Centre (171 Mapleton Avenue, Barrie).
Hours
The normal hours of work are up to and including 24 hours per week with a varying schedule to support business demand.
Wage
This is a casual part‑time non‑union position with the following 2026 pay range:
- Hourly Pay Rate: $23.40 to $31.83
What We Offer
This position includes optional enrollment in the OMERS Primary pension plan, access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), discounted rates for City Fitness Memberships and Transit Passes, and access to the Perkopolis Perks program, which provides exclusive access to discounts on a wide range of products and services available to all City employees.
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Title: Sports/Fitness/Wellness Instructor, Health / Fitness / Gym / Pilates
Company: City of Barrie
Location: Barrie, Canada
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