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The trainee will undergo a structured training process to learn how to lead safe, inclusive, and engaging group fitness classes. Responsibilities include completing training tasks, refining choreography and coaching skills, and coordinating team teaching sessions.

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GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR TRAINEE When applying for this position, please upload a copy of any certifications, including CPR. If you are selected to move forward, the next stage may include a live or virtual movement screen. Only successful candidates will be contacted. Who is a Group Fitness Instructor Trainee? The Group Fitness Instructor Trainee is responsible for learning how to provide a high quality, engaging and motivating experience, that includes safe, inclusive and enjoyable instruction and leadership for participants in all Group Experience classes. They do so by undergoing a live, virtual or self-directed training process, which may include completing pre- and post-training work, filming videos for assessment, etc., with the goal of attaining program certification by the end of the training process and becoming hired as a Group Fitness Instructor. What will you be doing? Pre-Training Preparation: Completes and returns Instructor Agreement, if applicable to program. Completes specified tasks within deadlines to prepare for completing the training session and progressing to certification, if applicable to program. Completes and submits required videos to determine readiness, if applicable to program, and quickly applies feedback. Training Session: Completes Trainer-led or self-directed learning topics and tasks. Refines skills related to GoodLife/s/Les Mills Canada’s 5 Key Elements (choreography, technique, coaching, connection and performance). Attends the session in its entirety. Post-Training Preparation: Completes specified tasks within deadlines to reinforce learning from the training session and progressing to certification, if applicable to program. With the GEDM and Instructor, coordinates team teaching, including practice and delivery of class. Completes final assessment video. Do you have what it takes? Previous teaching or coaching experience. Current CPR-A and AED will be required before teaching your first class as a Group Fitness Instructor Responds and relates well to Leaders. Puts a lot of effort into their activities. Personally committed to, and actively working towards, continually improving themselves. Pursue everything with energy, focus and a need to finish. What’s in it for you? Paid training to become a certified Group Fitness Instructor at GoodLife Fitness. As a Group Fitness Instructor: Ongoing training, education and development Opportunities for advancement in other areas of the company including Service, Sales and Management. Competitive compensation including free music, quarterly releases or music rebates Ongoing discounts to canfitpro and additional conferences Free Associate and Friends and Family Membership Fun and energetic atmosphere to come to every day Compensation: The selected candidate will start at a base wage of $17.60. The expected annual total compensation is $1,300 determined by the expected total number of hours to complete the certification. This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion At GoodLife Fitness, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and members feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. We are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a manner that respects their dignity and that is equitable. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. Recruitment Fraud Alert Many companies are experiencing an increase in recruitment fraud in the form of fake job postings on social media and career sites. Protect yourself: GoodLife Fitness, Fit4Less, canfitpro, and GoodLife Kids Foundation positions are posted to jobs.goodlifefitness.com and must be applied to via the secure portal on that site; Job offers or requests for banking information or your SIN will never be sent via email, phone, or text message; Please verify that the person you are communicating with has an @goodlifefitness.com, @fit4less.ca, @canfitpro.com, or @goodlifekids.com email address. If you currently work for us, Associates should only apply to positions on the Jobs Hub in Workday and all job offers, requests for banking information or your SIN should be completed when logged into Workday. We will never ask you to send this information via email, phone or text. Please verify that the person you are communicating with has an @goodlifefitness.com, @fit4less.ca, @canfitpro.com, or @goodlifekids.com email address.

What you’ll do

The trainee will undergo a structured training process to learn how to lead safe, inclusive, and engaging group fitness classes. Responsibilities include completing training tasks, refining choreography and coaching skills, and coordinating team teaching sessions.

Requirements

Candidates must have previous teaching or coaching experience and be committed to personal improvement. A current CPR-A and AED certification is required before teaching the first class.

Benefits

• Paid training • Ongoing training • Education and development • Free music • Quarterly releases • Music rebates • Discounts to canfitpro • Free associate membership • Friends and family membership

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Group fitness instruction
• Choreography
• Coaching
• Performance
• Communication
• Leadership
• Customer service
• CPR
• AED
• Self-Directed Learning
• Energetic
• Group Exercise Instruction
• Self-Discipline
• Teaching
• Management
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Sales
• Group Fitness Instructor Certification

Job areas

• Sports & Recreation
• Education
• Group Fitness Instructor
• Personal Trainer / Fitness Instructor
• Fitness and Recreation Instructors and Programme Leaders
• Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors