Job Description

Competition Number P16256


Posting Title Wellness Instructor


Classification Instructor


Location Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon Campus


Other Location(s)


Building


Other Building


Date Posted 02/10/2025


Closing Date 02/20/2025


JIQ #


Start Date 02/10/2025


End Date 03/01/2026


Open Until Filled No


Ongoing No


Category of work Part Time


Bargaining Unit Faculty Association


Hours of Work To be Assigned


Salary Range As per academic salary grid


Temporary Market Stipend


Incumbent


Total Assigned days (AC) / Total Hours per biweekly pay
Part Time


Posting Status Open

Saskatchewan Polytechnic considers the diversity of our workforce to be one our leading strengths and greatest assets. Our employee diversity enhances our ability to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population. Currently, approximately 20% of our students are Indigenous. A continued emphasis on the development of a representative workforce is one of Sask Polytech's strategic priorities and, as an organization, we are making significant efforts to attract and retain Indigenous employees.


Job Duties/Qualifications, Skills and Abilities(QSA)
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Job Duties
Job Duties
The Wellness Instructor will function as a team member to develop, guide and implement new and existing Recreation and Wellness program activities in conjunction with the program objectives and in cooperation with the Recreation/Wellness staff.

1. Assist in organization, planning, testing and evaluation of the Fitness and Wellness Program for the Paramedic students.

2. Assist in instructing the fitness component of the Paramedic Program including power circuit, weight training, interval

training and sports training.

3. Conduct personal fitness appraisals/workshops/fitness plans and orientations for staff, students, and clients.

4. Develop and instruct Recreation classes and Wellness seminars for programs.

5. Coordinate and support programs (i.e. intramurals, special events, tournaments, clubs and aerobics).

6. Produce resource materials to support programs (i.e. recreation newsletter, handouts, pamphlets, fact sheets and

resource file, face book).

7. Ensure appropriate facilities and equipment are maintained.

8. Develop and instruct recreation events & wellness seminars for programs

9. Develop community partnerships to help create a quality of health in our community environment


QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE
Specific Accountabilities


Duties


Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA)
1. Degree in Kinesiology or related field, with a certification for Personal Training (CSEP-CPT, NSCA, NASM, or other recognized certificate).

2. Minimum two years' recent experience leading fitness classes and working with adults in areas related specifically to fitness training, healthy lifestyle and recreation.

3. Current CPR and First Aid Certification.

4. Demonstrated competence and recent experience in the use of the internet, e-mail, MS Office Suite software and ability to learn and adapt to changing technology.

5. Demonstrated ability to effectively build rapport and manage personnel, peers, and clients.

6. Ability to function as a team member in an ever-changing environment.

7. Self-directed and ability to work with minimal supervision.

8. Excellent interpersonal, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

9. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

10. Demonstrates valuing diversity.


Desired QSA