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Aquatics Fitness Instructor
Closing Date: Open Until Positions Filled
- Port Elgin, Ontario
Requisition Number: 2026-91
Posted: April 1, 2026
Position Type: Temporary, Part- Time
Anticipated Contract Start/End Date: April to June 2026
Location: Port Elgin, ON
Number of Vacancies: 3 (existing positions within the Aquatics Division)
Saugeen Shores: Both city and town, wrapped in a village.
Choosing to work and live in Saugeen Shores gives you an unparalleled choice of easy-going lifestyles, economic opportunities and nature at every turn. You can truly create your own village in this growing, diverse community of neighbourhoods and amenities. You can replace long commutes with easy lakeshore rides. You can choose to be as active or relaxed as you want to be. You can make all these great choices without sacrificing family life, schools, and even access to the wide world. Nestled on the shores of Lake Huron with forests and farms all around, Saugeen Shores is the promise of both cities and towns, wrapped in a village.
Choosing to work and live in Saugeen Shores gives you an unparalleled choice of easy-going lifestyles, economic opportunities and nature at every turn. You can truly create your own village in this growing, diverse community of neighbourhoods and amenities. You can replace long commutes with easy lakeshore rides. You can choose to be as active or relaxed as you want to be. You can make all these great choices without sacrificing family life, schools, and even access to the wide world. Nestled on the shores of Lake Huron with forests and farms all around, Saugeen Shores is the promise of both cities and towns, wrapped in a village.
The Team:
We take our team-first culture so seriously; we wrote a Team Saugeen Charter to celebrate and protect it. Our shared role is to keep Saugeen Shores safe, well-serviced, growing and vibrant in ways that respect the public and reflect our members. We develop careers from the inside first. We engage each other personally and professionally. We welcome change. we embrace new ideas. We do more than live with work processes; we seek to continuously improve them. And we have each other's backs - because that is what great teams do.
We take our team-first culture so seriously; we wrote a Team Saugeen Charter to celebrate and protect it. Our shared role is to keep Saugeen Shores safe, well-serviced, growing and vibrant in ways that respect the public and reflect our members. We develop careers from the inside first. We engage each other personally and professionally. We welcome change. we embrace new ideas. We do more than live with work processes; we seek to continuously improve them. And we have each other's backs - because that is what great teams do.
What we offer you:
- Enrollment in the OMERS pension plan.
- A passion for investing in our workforce through continuous learning and development
- Flexible work options.
About the Role:
We are searching for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our Aquatics team. Reporting to the Aquatics Supervisor, the Aquatics Fitness Instructor is responsible for implementation and service delivery of group Aquatic Fitness Classes at the Aquatic and Wellness Centre.
Responsibilities:
- Administers and instructs group fitness classes for varying age groups / demographics. Potential classes may include but are not limited to: Aquafit, Aqua Cycle, Gentle Fit, Aqua Finning, Aqua HITT, Deep Water Running, Aqua Stretch
- Develops group fitness class plans that align with the program description and offer modifications for a range of participants.
- Provides customer service, responding to general inquiries regarding fitness / training programming
- Creates a welcoming, friendly and inclusive environment for patrons during classes and in training sessions.
- Use recreation software (as applicable) to access class lists, manage training bookings and schedules, and access patron information.
- Maintain awareness of best practices, trends and innovations in group fitness classes, personal training and conditioning.
- Assists with ensuring patrons are aware of safety guidelines
- Assists patrons by providing modifications during class instruction or training for patrons
- Provides minor first-aid as required
Education/Specialized Training/Skills:
- Minimum 18 years of age.
- One (1) year demonstrated experience in group fitness instruction, fitness programming and/or fitness training experience
- A satisfactory Police Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check is required.
Competencies and skills you bring to the role:
- Adaptability: You can adapt efficiently and effectively in response to new processes and changing circumstances.
- Communication: You have proven ability to communicate successfully and confidently both verbally and in writing.
- Interpersonal: You exhibit strong interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Teamwork: You can work with others toward a shared goal. You encourage and support your colleagues by offering for help and asking for help when needed.
Wage: $29.47 to $33.49 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications)
Application Process:
If you’re interested in joining our team, click the “Apply Now” at the top and/or bottom of the job posting to start the application process by the posting closing date. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Town of Saugeen Shores is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). The Town of Saugeen Shores will make every effort to accommodate applicants with disabilities in its recruitment and selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990 and will be used for the purpose of this employment opportunity only.
If you require an accommodation to submit your resume for an employment opportunity, or for more information on accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources Coordinator at jobs@saugeenshores.ca or by phone at 519-832-2008 x.132.
