Exercise Specialist I - Sport and Wellness, Campus Services

MacEwan University; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Continuous learning culture

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

MacEwan University is seeking an Exercise Specialist I for a casual opportunity in the Sport and Wellness department. You will design and deliver fitness assessments, create personalized exercise prescriptions, and monitor programmes for students, staff, and the public.

This on-campus role requires a 2-year diploma in physical education or kinesiology, CSEP-CPT or ACSM-CPT, and current First Aid/CPR/AED, with AFLCA or CanFit-Pro group fitness certification.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of exercise science and program design aligned with CSEP standards.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for diverse clients and group settings.
• Ability to instruct group fitness classes and deliver structured programming safely.
• Good judgement to assess risk, modify programs, and respond to safety or emergencies.
• Strong organization and time management to handle multiple responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive fitness and health assessments and provide individualized exercise counselling per CSEP guidelines.
• Develop personalized exercise prescriptions aligned with client goals and medical considerations.
• Organize and monitor specialized fitness testing contracts for various populations and clients.
• Maintain accurate assessment documentation and testing records.
• Monitor the fitness area, perform statistics recording, and manage equipment and risk checks.
• Complete forms, bookings, and respond to inquiries about the MacEwan Centre for Sport & Wellness.
• Assist with complaints and refer clients to Centre policies and procedures.
• Respond to security issues or emergencies per policy manual.
• Administer First Aid, CPR, AED and Oxygen when required.
• Assist with setting up equipment for fitness classes and programming.
• Assist with training and orientation of Fitness Area staff and practicum students.

Skills

Exercise science knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Group fitness instruction

Risk assessment & safety

Organization & time management

Independent work

Education

Diploma in physical education or kinesiology

CSEP-CPT or ACSM-CPT

First Aid/CPR/AED certification

AFLCA or CanFit-Pro group fitness certification

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Competition Number: 26.11.277Category: Casual (less than 35 hours per week)Salary: MSU Band D (Steps 1-8): $28.501 - $41.449 per hour.Closing Date: The competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.MacEwan University is seeking an Exercise Specialist I for casual opportunity with our Sport and Wellness department. Reporting to the Supervisor, Fitness Centre and Programming, you will be responsible for designing and delivering health and fitness assessments, exercise prescriptions, programs and facility monitoring with the overall goal of meeting the health and wellness needs of all patrons of the Centre, including students, athletes, staff, faculty, and public clientele.Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting comprehensive fitness and health assessments and provide individualized exercise counselling in accordance with Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology guidelines;
• Developing and implementing personalized exercise prescriptions aligned with client goals, abilities and medical considerations;
• Organizing, administering, and monitoring specialized fitness testing contracts for special populations, sport organizations, and corporate clients;
• Maintaining accurate assessment documentation and testing records;
• Monitoring the fitness area, including walk-throughs and completion of required statistics recording, and organization, minor equipment repair, and risk assessment checks;
• Completing appropriate forms, bookings and responding to inquiries about MacEwan Centre for Sport & Wellness;
• Assisting with complaints and concerns while referring clients to policies and procedures of the Centre;
• Responding to any security issues or emergency situations as outlined in the policies and procedures manual;
• Administering First Aid, CPR, AED and Oxygen when required;
• Assisting with setting up equipment for fitness classes and programming; and
• Assisting with the training and orientation of Fitness Area staff and practicum students.

SkillsYou will have:

• Knowledge of exercise science and program design to conduct assessments and develop safe, effective exercise prescriptions aligned with Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) standards;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage diverse clients and deliver clear instruction in individual and group settings;
• The ability to instruct group fitness classes and deliver structured programming safely and effectively;
• Sound judgement and problem-solving skills to assess risk, modify programs, and respond to safety or emergency situations;
• Strong organization and time management skills to manage multiple concurrent responsibilities; and
• The ability to work independently while consistently following policies, procedures, and safety standards.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a 2-year diploma in physical education, kinesiology or other health related fields.
• Certified as a Personal Trainer with the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP-CPT) or the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM-CPT).
• Current certification in Intermediate First Aid, CPR, Automated External Defibrillation (AED), Oxygen Administration.
• Certification in group fitness instruction such as Alberta Fitness Leadership Certification Association (AFLCA) or CanFit-Pro.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Position Requirements

• This position is on campus only.
• The successful incumbent will be required to obtain a Police Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check at their own cost.

BenefitsWhen you become part of the MacEwan University team, you will enjoy a competitive salary. Our total compensation package includes:

• Competitive base pay
• Continuous learning culture
• Opportunities for career growth