Fitness Personal Trainer

City of Richmond Hill; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Richmond Hill is seeking a dedicated Personal Trainer to design and deliver fitness programs for individuals and groups, including special wellness initiatives. The role supports client assessments, session instruction, and progress tracking while upholding public relations standards and City policies.

Applicants must hold a current Personal Training Specialist Certification and Emergency First Aid with CPR-C, and complete required corporate trainings.

Qualifications

• Current Personal Training Specialist Certification.
• Emergency First Aid with CPR-C.
• Complete all corporate trainings/certifications as required.

Responsibilities

• Identify each client’s specific training needs.
• Design individual fitness programs based on goals and fitness levels.
• Conduct one-on-one or small group exercise sessions.
• Lead specialty fitness or wellness programs as required.
• Motivate clients and team members.
• Monitor and communicate client progress.
• Maintain excellent public relations with staff and the public.

Skills

Fitness training

First Aid/CPR

Customer service

Communication

Team player

Flexible scheduling

Leadership potential

Public relations

Education

Personal Training Specialist Certification

Emergency First Aid with CPR-C

Job description

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Reporting tothe Fitness Supervisors and Fitness Coordinator, the Personal Trainer will be responsible for training individuals in private, semi-private, group and/or sport specific activities. The Fitness Trainer must be able to help their clients assess their physical fitness level and encourage and help them set and reach their fitness goals.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify each client’s specific training needs.
• Design individual fitness programs based on goals, fitness levels and other individual programs; ensuring proper exercise technique, appropriate exercise intensity and high quality of workout.
• Conduct one-on-one or small group exercise sessions.
• Lead specialty fitness or wellness programs as required. i.e. Running, walking etc.
• Motivate clients and team members.
• Respond to First Aid emergencies in accordance to your First Aid Certification.
• Monitor and communicate client progress.
• Connect clients with required information and resources.
• Know and understand the policies and procedures of the Community Services Department.
• Maintain excellent public relations at all time, with staff and the public
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Current Personal Training Specialist Certification.
• Complete all corporate trainings/certifications as required.
• Emergency First Aid with CPR-C.

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Passionate, ambitious, and knowledgeable of current fitness trends.
• Flexible in regards to scheduling.
• Excellent team player; ability to work independently.
• Goal oriented and self- motivated.
• Ability to provide First Aid at the Emergency First Aid Standard.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Requires satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check
• Demonstrates good judgment and makes sound decisions
• Shows commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities
• Shares new ideas and challenges the status quo
• Proven written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with honesty, openness, respect, and trust
• Takes initiative to participate in a culture of learning, mentoring, and sharing
• Contributes to building and being a part of a positive culture
• Demonstrate the City’s corporate values of care, collaboration, courage and service
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Demonstrates personal leadership
• Builds people and culture
• Cultivates open communication
• Shapes the future
• Navigates and leads through complexity and change

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

TheCity of Richmond Hill is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.