Fitness Coordinator

niagaracollege.ca; Welland; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Niagara College in Welland invites applications for a regular part-time Fitness Coordinator within the Athletics and Student Engagement Division. The role focuses on developing and delivering fitness programming to enhance student wellness on the Welland Campus.

The position reports to the Senior Director, Athletics and Student Engagement, and includes responsibilities such as planning schedules, evaluating programs, mentoring placement students, and ensuring safe participation through proper

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-year diploma in a related field of study.
• Minimum 2 years experience in fitness instruction or program delivery in a recreation, post-secondary or community-based environment.
• Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Registered Exercise Physiologist, or Strength and Conditioning Specialist Certification is required
• CPR and First Aid Certification
• Group fitness class certification is an asset
• Experience in designing and leading group fitness activities
• Familiarity with health screening tools (e.g., PAR-Q+) and participant intake process
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Relationship building skills within a team environment as well as with direct clients

Responsibilities

• Develop programming schedules and fitness initiatives in collaboration with the Campus Recreation Coordinator to maximize participation and engagement
• Plan, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate fitness programs, events, and services that support student wellness and meet the diverse needs, interests, and abilities of the campus community
• Provide students with fitness-related guidance, information, and support within scope of certification
• Serve as an accessible onsite resource for students seeking assistance with fitness equipment, exercise participation, program selection, and wellness-related goals
• Coordinate experiential learning opportunities by recruiting, onboarding, scheduling, mentoring, and evaluating placement students from academic programs such as Fitness and Health Promotion, Exercise Science, Recreation Therapy, and related disciplines
• Review and maintain participant documentation, including Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire for Everyone forms (PAR-Q+) and other health screening or informed consent documentation, to support safe participation and adherence to departmental risk management practices

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Fitness instruction

Education

Diploma in related field

Job description

Located in the heart of the Niagara Region – just minutes from one of the world’s most well-known tourism destinations – Niagara College offers more than 130 innovative programs between our campuses in Welland and Niagara-on-the-Lake. Since opening its doors in 1967, Niagara College has grown to become a leader in education and training and one of the most enterprising colleges in Canada.

Applications are invited for the regular position of part-time Fitness Coordinator in the Athletics and Student Engagement Division. The starting salary is $32.74/hr for a 24-hour work week. Additional hours may be required at peak times during the year such as start or end of term. The position is located at the Welland Campus.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Athletics and Student Engagement, and part of the Campus Recreation team, the successful candidate provides consistent, qualified fitness leadership that enhances student wellness, engagement, and access to recreation services. Through the ongoing development, delivery, and evaluation of fitness programming, this role ensures students have access to safe, inclusive, and responsive fitness opportunities that reflect their evolving needs.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop programming schedules and fitness initiatives in collaboration with the Campus Recreation Coordinator to maximize participation and engagement
• Plan, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate fitness programs, events, and services that support student wellness and meet the diverse needs, interests, and abilities of the campus community
• Provide students with fitness-related guidance, information, and support within scope of certification
• Serve as an accessible onsite resource for students seeking assistance with fitness equipment, exercise participation, program selection, and wellness-related goals
• Coordinate experiential learning opportunities by recruiting, onboarding, scheduling, mentoring, and evaluating placement students from academic programs such as Fitness and Health Promotion, Exercise Science, Recreation Therapy, and related disciplines
• Review and maintain participant documentation, including Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire for Everyone forms (PAR-Q+) and other health screening or informed consent documentation, to support safe participation and adherence to departmental risk management practices

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2-year diploma in a related field of study
• Minimum 2 years experience in fitness instruction or program delivery in a recreation, post-secondary or community-based environment
• Certified Personal Trainor, Certified Registered Exercise Physiologist, or Strength and Conditioning Specialist Certification is required
• CPR and First Aid Certification
• Group fitness class certification is an asset
• Experience in designing and leading group fitness activities
• Familiarity with health screening tools (ex: PAR-Q+) and participant intake process
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Relationship building skills within a team environment as well as with direct clients

Niagara College is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion within its community. We offer an inclusive work environment and welcome applications from all qualified individuals who believe they can contribute to further enhancing campus diversity and equity efforts. If requested, accommodations will be made to support applicants with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process.

Note: Credentials obtained outside of Canada require an evaluation to determine the Canadian educational equivalence. This evaluation must support the educational requirements for the position as a condition of employment. For further information, visit: World Education Services http://www.wes.org/ca/.

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted