The City of Campbell River is searching for an experienced Fitness Instructor to join our Recreation and Culture Team in this auxiliary position. Workplace culture is important to the Recreation Department - we are looking for people to join us who embrace our core values of teamwork, respect, integrity, communication, and kindness.

Naturally, Campbell River – Located on Vancouver Island, the City of Campbell River offers a rare combination of a welcoming small-town feel with large-city amenities. We are a 45-minute drive from the winter and summer activities of Mount Washington, and just minutes from more than 100 km of all levels of mountain biking and hiking trails, plus easy access to the ocean, rivers and lakes for sports fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding and whale watching.

The role: The City of Campbell River is seeking an experienced and passionate Fitness Instructor to join our Recreation & Culture team in this auxiliary on call position to lead, instruct, and monitor participants in a wide variety of exercise classes, strength training, and fitness programs.

What we offer: The rate of pay for this CUPE bargaining unit position is $26.96 per hour, plus 12% in lieu of benefits (this is equivalent to a wage of $30.19 per hour). The successful candidate will also have access to a reduced cost Employee Wellness Pass for Recreation facilities and programs.

Auxiliary Fitness Instructor - Job Description

Education/Training/Experience

• Have 1 year experience in instructing and/or leading in a group fitness or weight room setting.
• Possess and maintain valid certifications for the following that meet or exceed the British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA), Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) or Canadian Fitness Professionals (CanFitPro) standards, relevant to designated area of instruction in fitness department:
  • Fitness Theory or equivalent certification 
  • Fitness to Music or equivalent certification
  • Strength Training
  • PLUS, one of the following: Third Age Fitness, Personal Training, Spin, Yoga, Zumba or other Fitness Specialty
• Possess and maintain valid Emergency First Aid and CPR certifications.
• Completed Grade 12 (or equivalent)
• The successful candidate will be required to provide a clear police Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sectors check

Posting Date:  September 24, 2025

Closing Date and Time: October 8, 2025

Posting Number:  25-076

When you apply: You will be asked to upload a cover letter and resume as part of the application process. You may also be asked to answer some screening questions related to the position. 

Questions about this position? Email [email protected]