Fitness Centre Shift Lead: Early Mornings & Evenings

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

Job description

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.