Since we offer a wide variety of fitness classes, there are many pathways to becoming a fitness instructor with North Vancouver Recreation & Culture. All our fitness instructors are required to be fully certified and have valid Emergency First Aid and CPR –C. Find the pathway that meets your interests. Take a look at the certifications we accept.
Example of NVRC classes: Step 1-3, Cardio 1-3, Muscle Fusion 1-3. One of the following certifications is required:
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Examples of NVRC Classes: Bootcamps, HIIT, Express Body Blast. One of the following certifications is required:
Examples of NVRC Classes: Cardiac and Specialty Health Conditions Management, Movement and Mobility 1-3. One of the following certifications is required:
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One of the following certifications:
- BCRPA Group Fitness Leader
- ACE Group Fitness
- Can-Fit-Pro Fitness Instructor Specialist
- CFES Group Fitness Instructor
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Completion of an accredited specialty course. Examples:
Example of NVRC Classes: Spin and Spin Combination classes. One of the following certifications is required:
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- BCRPA Group Fitness Leader
- ACE Group Fitness
- Can-Fit-Pro Fitness Instructor Specialist
- CFES Group Fitness Instructor
- BCAK Practising Kinesiologist
- CSEP CEP
- ACSM EP
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A recognized Spin Certification:
Yoga
Example of NVRC Classes: Yoga Hatha, Yoga Gentle. One of the following certifications is required:
- 200 hour Yoga Certification from a school recognized by the Canadian Yoga Alliance
Stretch Classes
Example of NVRC Classes: Stretch Flow, Athletic Stretch. One of the following certifications is required:
- BCRPA Group Fitness Leader
- ACE Group Fitness
- Can-Fit-Pro Fitness Instructor Specialist
- CFES Group Fitness Instructor
- BCAK Practising Kinesiologist
- CSEP CEP
- ACSM EP
- 200 hour Yoga Certification from a school recognized by the Canadian Yoga Alliance
One of the following certifications is required:
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- A valid certification from a recognized Pilates institute
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One of the following certifications:
- BCRPA Group Fitness Leader
- ACE Group Fitness
- Can-Fit-Pro Fitness Instructor Specialist
- CFES Group Fitness Instructor
- BCAK Practising Kinesiologist
- CSEP CEP
- ACSM EP
- 200 hour Yoga Certification from a school recognized by the Canadian Yoga Alliance
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- A Pilates continuing education certificate from a recognized institution
North Vancouver Recreation and Culture (NVRC) prides itself on hiring highly educated and knowledgeable staff. Our Health and Lifestyle consultants have completed their degree in Kinesiology or related field and one of the following certifications:
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North Vancouver Recreation and Culture (NVRC) fitness centre attendant position is great position for fitness enthusiasts starting their career in the Kinesiology, or those who are successful in the fitness industry. One of the following certifications is required:
- BCRPA Personal Trainer
- ACE Personal Trainer
- Can-Fit-Pro Personal Trainer Specialist
- CFES Personal trainer
- CSEP CPT
- ACSM Personal Trainer
- BCRPA Group Fitness Leader
- ACE Group Fitness
- Can-Fit-Pro Fitness Instructor Specialist
- CFES Group Fitness Instructor
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Is registered in an accredited Kinesiology program and in the process of completing an accredited fitness certification.
Visit our employment portal to see the fitness positions we have available.
