Fitness Centre Shift Lead

Mount Royal University; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Mount Royal University's Cougars Athletics and Recreation seeks a Fitness Shift Lead to oversee fitness centre operations, assist with personal training, and support MOVE MORE classes to promote health and wellness within the MRU community.

Available for early mornings (6:00–9:00), evenings (7:00–11:15), and weekends, you will prepare for classes, supervise staff, ensure safety and cleanliness, track client visits, and support emergency procedures while maintaining high service standards.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Customer service and conflict resolution experience.
• High School plus additional course work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for classes, including setting up facilities and equipment, and build and maintain relationships with members.
• Clean and organize all fitness areas and equipment (including studios and storage rooms).
• Track and record personal training client visits.
• Conduct facility checks of the full Recreation Centre to ensure safety, cleanliness, and proper user conduct.
• Monitor capacity in all fitness areas.
• Perform equipment checks and manage fitness and recreation activity spaces.
• Understand and implement emergency and evacuation procedures.
• Employ strong critical thinking skills and the ability to problem-solve.
• Complete assigned tasks from direct supervisors.
• Directly supervise, mentor, and guide fitness centre associates and practicum students.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Conflict resolution

Education

High School diploma

Tools

ActiveNet

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Job Title

Job Type

Flexible

Union

MRSA

Salary Grade

Flexible / Casual Classification (Salary Grade)

SAD01 Administrative Services (Salary Grade 12)

Hybrid Work

This position is ineligible

Position End Date

4/30/2027

Location

About this Position

About the Role

The Fitness Shift Lead at Cougars Athletics and Recreation is a vital role focused on fostering an environment that supports the Mount Royal University community to achieve personal growth through Athletics and Recreation. This position oversees fitness centre operations, assists with personal training services, and supports MOVE MORE group fitness classes. The goal is to create a safe, accessible, and inclusive fitness environment that promotes health and wellness.

We are specifically seeking staff who are available to work early mornings (6:00 AM - 9:00 AM), evenings (7:00 PM - 11:15 PM), and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for classes, including setting up facilities and equipment, and build and maintain relationships with members.
• Clean and organize all fitness areas and equipment (including studios and storage rooms).
• Track and record personal training client visits.
• Conduct facility checks of the full Recreation Centre to ensure safety, cleanliness, and proper user conduct.
• Monitor capacity in all fitness areas.
• Perform equipment checks and manage fitness and recreation activity spaces.
• Understand and implement emergency and evacuation procedures.
• Employ strong critical thinking skills and the ability to problem-solve.
• Complete assigned tasks from direct supervisors.
• Directly supervise, mentor, and guide fitness centre associates and practicum students.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Customer service and conflict resolution experience
• High School plus additional course work

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of ActiveNet software
• In process of or working towards HPED/Kinesiology/Personal Training Diploma or recently completedPersonal Training or Group Fitness Certification

Salary:$15.45 - $19.44 per hour

About MRU

Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid‑sized university in 2009. A student‑focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal University is known for our top‑calibre programs, high‑quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. MRU serves approximately 15,782 students, including 11,752 full‐time and 4,030 part‑time learners. MRU offers 13 bachelor's degrees encompassing 37 majors across faculties such as Arts, Business, Communications, Health, Community & Education, and Science & Technology. With over 74% of its student body drawn from the local area, Mount Royal University primarily serves Calgary and its surrounding region. MRU is a diverse yet close community with over 1,800 employees. Mount Royal provides employees the support they need to lead and advance institutional goals. Learn more about MRU's Academic Plan and Strategic Plan .