Fitness Centre Consultant (PT)

The Corporation of the Town of Ajax; Ajax; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee & Family Service Program

Health & Wellness Program

Fitness Centre Combo Membership

OMERS pension

Job summary

The Corporation of the Town of Ajax is seeking a part-time Fitness Centre Consultant to oversee the Fitness & Health Centre, ensuring a safe, welcoming environment with excellent customer service and exercise guidance for members and drop-in customers.

Role may include personal training and fitness appraisal services during scheduled hours, with duties spanning technique coaching, facility tours, public education on fitness, and promoting Town programs.

Qualifications

• College diploma in health and fitness related studies.
• Minimum of one year fitness centre training experience.
• Can-Fit-Pro/CPTN/NSCA/ACSM personal training certification is required.
• Valid Standard First Aid & CPR C.
• Extensive knowledge of exercise prescription, coaching and strength training principles.
• Organization, time management and planning skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Maintains an active lifestyle.
• An energetic personality and a passion to motivate others to live an active lifestyle.
• Self-motivated to pursue Professional Development Credits via workshops, conferences, self-reading, to maintain knowledge and expertise on current exercise techniques, methodology and research.
• Required to maintain a valid fitness certification by continuing education courses (CECs/PDCs) annually where required by the certifying body.
• Able to provide a clear Criminal ReferenceCheck current (within last 6 months) when hired.

Responsibilities

• Provides advice and assistance on exercise technique, program design and equipment use.
• Provides tours of the facilities for potential fitness members.
• Educates the public on issues of fitness and active lifestyles.
• Creates an environment where participants strive to participate fully and learn new skills.
• Acts as a positive role model for members and co-workers.
• Responds to customers on a daily basis in person and occasionally by phone.
• Interacts with the public and promotes Town programs to customers.
• Listens to feedback from customers and responds in a professional and knowledgeable manner.
• Monitoring of membership cards and pay-go customers; ensure payment is received and cards are current.
• Oversee the cleaning and maintenance of assigned equipment.
• Monitors safety in fitness facilities and addresses safety concerns.
• Responds to emergency situations and administers first aid as necessary.

Skills

Extensive knowledge of exercise

Exercise prescription

Coaching principles

Organization

Time management

Planning skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Oral and written communication

Active lifestyle

Motivation skills

Professional development

CECs/PDCs knowledge

Criminal background awareness

Education

College diploma in health and fitness related studies

Minimum of one year fitness centre training experience

Can-Fit-Pro/CPTN/NSCA/ACSM personal training certification is required

Valid Standard First Aid & CPR C

CSEP – Certified Personal Trainer or Clinical Exercise Physiologist designation (nice-to-have)

Tools

None

Job description

Department

Recreation & Culture

Job Type

Regular

Number of Positions

1

Affiliation

Non-Union

Job Summary

Reporting to the Fitness Coordinator, the Fitness Centre Consultant is accountable for overseeing the Fitness & Health Centre providing a safe and welcoming environment consisting of exceptional customer service, exercise guidance, mini-clinics, and health-related knowledge to fitness members and drop-in customers.

Fitness Centre Consultants also have the opportunity to provide Personal Training and Fitness Appraisal services in addition to their scheduled hours.

Job Duties Include

• Provides advice and assistance on exercise technique, program design and equipment use.

• Provides tours of the facilities for potential fitness members.

• Educates the public on issues of fitness and active lifestyles.

• Creates an environment where participants strive to participate fully, perform the best of their ability, and learn new skills.

• Acts as a positive role model for members and co-workers.

• Responds to customers on a daily basis in person and occasionally by phone.

• Interacts with the public on a regular basis and promotes Town programs to customers.

• Listens to feedback from customers and responds in a professional and knowledgeable manner.

• Monitoring of membership cards and pay-go customers - i.e. ensuring payment was received / membership cards are current.

• Oversee the cleaning and maintenance of assigned equipment.

• Monitors safety in fitness facilities and addresses/reports safety concerns.

• Responds to emergency situations and administers first aid as necessary.

Qualifications/Skills

• College diploma in health and fitness related studies.

• Minimum of one year fitness centre training experience.

• Can-Fit-Pro/CPTN/NSCA/ACSM personal training certification is required.

• Valid Standard First Aid & CPR C.

• Extensive knowledge of exercise prescription, coaching and strength training principles.

• Organization, time management and planning skills.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Exceptional customer service skills.

• Ableto work effectively in a team environment.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Maintains an active lifestyle.

• An energetic personality and a passion to motivate others to live an active lifestyle.

• Self-motivated to pursue Professional Development Credits via workshops, conferences, self-reading, to maintain knowledge and expertise on current exercise techniques, methodology and research.

• Required to maintain a valid fitness certification by completing continuing education courses (CECs/PDCs) annually where required by the certifying body.

• Ableto provide a clear Criminal ReferenceCheck (including Vulnerable Sector Search) that is current (completed within the last 6 months), upon being hired.

Nice to Have

• CSEP – Certified Personal Trainer or Clinical Exercise Physiologist designation is preferred.

What is Offered to Staff

• Compensation: We offer competitive pay that reflects the responsibilities of the position.

• Hours of Work : This is a non-union position that works up to 24 hours per week. The hours of work are Monday to Friday, various shifts between 5:45 a.m. - 10:45 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, various shifts between 6:45 a.m. - 9:15 p.m. and some holidays.

• Town Perks: The Town offers part-time staff access to an Employee & Family Service Program, Health & Wellness Program, Town of Ajax Fitness Centre Combo Membership and a defined benefit pension plan (OMERS pension).

Vacancy Statement

All job postings issued by the Town of Ajax are intended to fill existing vacant positions unless otherwise stated.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Town of Ajax is committed to employment equity and building a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, especially those who have been historically excluded, including Black and Indigenous people, racialized communities, disabled persons, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, and others facing systemic inequities. If selected for an interview, you will be provided with an opportunity to indicate your access needs. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and respectful hiring process.

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