Aqua Fitness Instructors - Candidate Pool

Talent Pool Recruitment – We are currently hiring for this position.

Located on the historic, 386-kilometreTrent-Severn Waterway in the heart of the Kawartha tourism region, Peterborough is a unique community known for its exceptional quality of life and beautiful setting. The city has been named one of 52 destinations to visit in 2025 by the New York Times.

The City has been shaped by its connection to the waterway, nature, and by the people who call it home. Peterborough is a community of doers and dreamers that are resourceful, passionate, creative and brimming with local pride.

Before it was ever known as Peterborough, this land was called Nogojiwanong – Ojibwe for “the place at the foot of the rapids.” Today, the city remains continuously in motion, guided by a deep sense of community and connection. The City is located on the Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg territory and in the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Nations, known collectively as the Williams Treaty First Nations.

Job Details

Under the direction of the Member Fitness Coordinator, Aqua Fitness Instructors will instruct group exercise classes at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre.

Qualifications

Aqua Fitness Instructors must have appropriate fitness certification such as CFES, YMCA, CSEP, CALA. Successful candidates will have well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills, in addition to excellent communication skills. Enthusiasm, self-motivation, and strong customer service skills are required. Must have Standard First Aid/CPR-C/AED.

Successful candidates will also be required to provide a current criminal reference check with vulnerable sector check, as a condition of employment offer. The check will be completed at the candidates own expense. This position will work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Hourly Rate

$30.61

Application Information

Qualified applicants are invited to submit 1 file containing a résumé and cover letter (ensure your name is in the title of the document), quoting file number #24-T-94 on the file as well as in the subject line to: Dustin McIlwain, Fitness Member Coordinator at dmcilwain@peterborough.ca. 

The personal information submitted for employment is collected under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. We thank you for your application but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.