fitness consultant

Motion Fitness; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local fitness center in Red Deer, Alberta, is seeking a qualified individual to manage and oversee fitness programs. This role involves gathering policy information, supervising staff and volunteers, and providing expert consulting on fitness activities. Candidates must have a secondary school diploma and a First Aid Certificate. The position includes perks such as free parking and team building opportunities, requiring 40 hours work per week.

Benefits

Free parking available

Team building opportunities

Relocation costs covered by employer

Qualifications

• Experience working in fitness and recreation required.
• First Aid Certificate is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Gather information on current government policies regarding recreation, sports and physical activities.
• Supervise program leaders and instructors.
• Provide expert advice on sports, fitness and recreation programs.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Judgement

Organized

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent

Job description

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Fitness centre
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Sports and fitness association or organization
• Willing to relocate

Tasks

• Gather information on current government policies regarding recreation, sports and physical activities
• Make recommendations on possible government policies related to recreation, sports and physical activities
• Supervise professional staff, program leaders and instructors and volunteer staff
• Prepare research papers, educational texts or articles
• Perform administrative tasks
• Write proposals and press statements for corporations, industry and the fitness community
• Co‑coordinate special events
• Provide expert advice and consulting services in the design, development and administration of sports, fitness and recreation programs and activities
• Supervise office and volunteer staff

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Fast‑paced environment
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on‑call work?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the above‑indicated required certifications?

Experience

• Will train

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Team building opportunities
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 40 hours per week