Casual/Non-Union
About Us
One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you!
About You / What We Are Looking For
The City of Coquitlam is currently looking for Recreation Instructors to join our Community Services department, who are passionate about sharing their expertise in the following areas:
- General Fitness
- Cycle
- Barre
- Yoga
- Pilates
- Zumba
- Get Up & Go
- Older Adult
Minimum Qualifications
- Current Emergency First Aid and CPR ‘A’ certification;
- At least 16 years old;
- Current BCRPA Fitness Certification registered as a fitness leader in group fitness or equivalent certification / registration accepted by the City of Coquitlam and/or specialty modules;
Please note, the City of Coquitlam only accepts CPR and First Aid certification from the following providers:
- St Johns Ambulance
- Canadian Red Cross
- Lifesaving Society
- Heart and Stroke Foundation
- Canadian Ski Patrol
Preferred Qualifications
- Pre/Post Natal Training.
- Prior instructing and/or coaching experience.
Candidates must be available to flexibly work mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends. Shifts are varied throughout the year and programs run out of different facilities in the City.
What We Offer:
This position has an hourly rate range of $34.07 - $51.10 per hour plus 4% in lieu of benefits. Prep-time is compensated in addition to teaching time. The rate of pay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills, and program/speciality being taught.
You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse team dedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in variety of learning and development opportunities.
Accessibility / Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Coquitlam is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer working towards enhancing equitable practices in our recruitment and retention processes. As an organization we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment to support our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about what equity, diversity, and inclusion means, and the City’s efforts in support of these principles, please visit coquitlam.ca/edi for more information.
If at any time during the application or recruitment process you require additional assistance or an accommodation, please contact our team for confidential support. Staff can also provide in-person support if required.
Applicants under consideration may be required to undergo and submit an acceptable police information check.
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Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on June 30, 2026. Candidates will be screened on an ongoing basis. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted
