GoodLife Fitness·Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia
The trainee is responsible for learning to provide high-quality, safe, and motivating group fitness instruction through a structured training process. This includes completing pre- and post-training tasks, filming assessments, and coordinating team teaching to achieve program certification.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
The selected candidate will start at a base wage of $16.75. 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.
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.
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Candidates must have previous teaching or coaching experience and obtain CPR-A and AED certifications before teaching. They should demonstrate high energy, a commitment to self-improvement, and the ability to respond well to leadership.
Market context
Classroom teacher openings in Nova Scotia are often shaped by school staffing needs, subject coverage, and the ability to work effectively with adolescent students. These roles can be competitive because employers typically look for a bachelor’s degree, a Massachusetts state teaching license, and reliable transportation, while the posted benefits include paid time off, vacation time, sick time, federal holidays, and paid school breaks. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm the original posting before applying.
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