Instructor III – Fitness & Program Attendant II – Weight Room

Competition Number: 25192

Category: Recreation and Community Services

Job Title: Instructor III – Fitness & Program Attendant II – Weight Room

Department: Parks, Recreation and Community Services - Recreation - Recreation Centres

Position Type: Casual - Up to 8 Positions (CUPE Local 2011)

Salary: These are C.U.P.E. Local 2011 positions with the following wages: Instructor III – Fitness at $29.51 per hour and Program Attendant II – Weight Room at $24.14 per hour, plus 15% in lieu of benefits.

Posted Date: July 24, 2025

Closing Date: August 7, 2025

Last Modified: July 24, 2025, 1:01 pm

Status: Open

Description:

The District of Saanich's Parks, Recreation and Community Services department is seeking team players to help drive our mission of Healthy Nature, Healthy People, and Healthy Community, while supporting our vision: a Saanich where everyone belongs.

You will work within a team where service excellence, learning, knowledge sharing, and feedback and accountability are highly valued, and where communication, trust, respect, and positivity form the foundation for everything we do.

The Recreation Division is seeking certified Instructor III – Fitness and Program Attendant II – Weight Room staff to work at Cedar Hill, Gordon Head, G.R. Pearkes, and Saanich Commonwealth Place Recreation Centres to support the delivery of high-quality fitness and weight room services to our community.

Instructor III – Fitness staff are responsible for delivering high-quality, engaging, and safe fitness programs to community members of all ages and abilities. Working under the general direction of a Recreation Programmer or Program Technician, they provide leadership and instruction for various fitness classes, prepare equipment and course outlines, and maintain a clean and safe work environment while delivering exceptional customer service.

Requirements include completion of Grade 10; at least three months of experience in the area of instruction; relevant certification and training in accordance with industry standards (e.g. BCRPA Weight Training Module); Emergency First Aid and CPR-C; and a satisfactory Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector check no older than 6 months.

Program Attendant II – Weight Room staff are responsible for overseeing the safe and effective use of the weight room facilities. They assist patrons by providing guidance on equipment usage, ensure cleanliness and safety standards are upheld, and create a welcoming environment for all users.

Requirements include completion of Grade 10; at least one month of experience in a related activity; certification relevant to the supervised activity; Emergency First Aid and CPR-C; and a satisfactory Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector check no older than 6 months.

Successful candidates will be required to work varying shifts including daytime, evenings, and weekends (hours/shifts are subject to change).

Although we thank all applicants for applying, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Important Information:

The District of Saanich is recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2025. As an equitable and inclusive employer, we value diversity of people to best represent the community we serve and provide excellent services to our citizens. We strive to attract and retain passionate and talented individuals of all backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences.  If you require any adjustments to enable participation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact in confidence accessibilityHR@saanich.ca.