Volunteer Programs - 2. D- Recreation- Fitness Practicum Volunteer

Are you interested in the Fitness Industry and are looking to complete your practicum? We have volunteer opportunities for individuals interested in potentially becoming a fitness instructor at our recreation facilities. Our fitness contractors teach a diverse collection of land and aquatic fitness classes as well as specialty classes. The BCRPA or CFES Fitness Theory course is a prerequisite to volunteering.

Note: your signup here is an expression of interest; your participation will be confirmed once your training is complete.

Description of Responsibilities:

  • Assist the instructor as needed
  • May set-up circuits, distribute equipment to participants
  • May assist with class instruction when applicable and within limitations.

Skills and Qualities Required:

  • Ability to take direction
  • Ability to work with a team
  • Ability to provide quality customer service
  • Ability to communicate with professionalism

Requirements:

  • Register for a Recreation Orientation Meeting. This meeting will provide you with the opportunity to meet the Volunteer Coordinator and to submit your documents. You will also be put in touch with the Fitness Coordinator to discuss your involvement with the Fitness team.
  • Provide a Criminal record check consent form and 2 pieces of identification
  • Submit 2 references (1 must be from a coach/instructor)
  • Minimum age 18 years old.

Time Commitment:

  • Varies

Location:

  • Abbotsford Recreation Centre
  • Matsqui Recreation Centre

Additional Information:

Individuals can record volunteer hours under “hours Log” in their myvolunteerpage.com account. Staff will approve the hours you have logged.

All volunteers for this program must be Level 2 approved. Level 2 Volunteers are those that have successfully completed their orientation interview, criminal record check and have submitted two references.

Additional Information:

Individuals can record volunteer hours under “hours Log” in their myvolunteerpage.com account. Staff will approve the hours you have logged.

All volunteers for this program must be Level 2 approved. Level 2 Volunteers are those that have successfully completed their orientation interview, criminal record check and have submitted two references.

Contact:

Chrissy Borseth, Volunteer Coordinator
volunteer@abbotsford.ca
604-557-7050