Fitness Personal Trainer - Fall/Winter/Spring 2025-2026

Town of Newmarket; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join the Town of Newmarket as a Fitness Personal Trainer for the Fall/Winter/Spring season. In this role, you will be responsible for creating and delivering personalized training sessions and ensuring high customer satisfaction. With a wage of $30 per hour, you will have the opportunity to positively impact community health and wellbeing through recreation programs. Candidates should have a college diploma and current certification, with a passion for fitness and client engagement.

Qualifications

• A degree or diploma in an exercise-related field is an asset.
• Experience in personal training required (1-3 years).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver personal training sessions for clients.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance and client feedback.
• Respond to emergency situations and perform first aid if needed.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Education

College Diploma in Exercise-related field

Tools

Current CSEP-CPT Certification

First Aid and CPR-C certification

Job description

Fitness Personal Trainer - Fall/Winter/Spring 2025-2026 - (25-170)

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Job Title

Fitness Personal Trainer - Fall/Winter/Spring 2025-2026

Organizational Unit

Community Services -> Recreation & Culture Services -> Recreation & Client Services

Requisition #

25-170

Location

Multiple Community - Newmarket, ON CA (Primary)

Shift Type

All

Job Type

Seasonal/Sessional

If a contract, Contract Duration

12 months

Date Posted By

6/2/2025

Date Posting Closes

7/14/2025

Time Posting Closes: 5:00 p.m.

Category

Recreation

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Education

College Diploma

Salary Payband/Range

$30.00 per hour

Job Description

Working with the Town of Newmarket’s Recreation and Culture Team, means the opportunity to make a difference and connect with your community! Working in Recreation means being apart of something special, gaining valuable work experience and learning new skills. We are looking for dedicated individuals who enjoy working with others with a passion to deliver high quality programs, events and services. One thing is for certain, you will love the experience and our participants will too!

The Successful Candidate Will:

1. Be responsible for the set -up, design and program delivery of personal training sessions including: one-on-one and small group trainings that meet the participant’s specific goals.

2. Deliver fitness programs/consultations/orientations following the Town of Newmarket protocols and industry standards in a professional and courteous way.

3. Maintain and submit accurate records of attendance, client progress, client feedback and incidents/accidents diligently. This includes the management of client session packages.

4. Seek member feedback and make recommendations to keep sessions engaging and reflective client progress. This includes researching industry trends, completing program evaluations and consistent communication with the client.

5. Responds to emergency situations including performing minor first aid and/or arranging for medical assistance, completion of accident/incident or facility forms and follow-ups with Recreation Programmer/Supervisor.

*For full listing of duties and responsibilities, please see the attached Job Description.

Job Requirements

1. A degree or diploma in an exercise related field is an asset – Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, and Fitness and Health Promotion.

2. Current CSEP-CPT or Certified Personal Training Certification (Can Fit Pro or equivalent) along with additional certifications in other areas of personal training, such as Kettlebell, Gravity, TRX, or other.

3. One to two years training at a level related to the program hired to instruct.

4. Demonstrated work experience of at least one to three years in the area hired to instruct.

5. An ability to design and execute individual and small group exercise fitness programs, tailored to the needs and attainable goals of the individual in a safe and effective way.

6. Maintaining a working knowledge of human anatomy and the concepts of functional exercise, basic nutrition and fundamental principles of exercise science.

7. Excellent customer service, communication, interpersonal, motivational, leadership, and organizational skills and sensitivity to interact with a diversity of patrons, parents, and staff in a courteous and efficient manner.

8. Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification required.

9. Demonstrated knowledge of applicable legislation, policies, and regulations, including Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), Occupational Health and Safety Act, etc.

10. Availability/flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

11. Due to the nature of the contacts of this position a Police Vulnerable Sector Check satisfactory to the Town is required.

Please Note: Certifications are not required at time of application but must be obtained prior to job commencement. The Town of Newmarket may offer opportunities for certification.

The Town of Newmarket is committed to accommodating all applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code for all employment activities including the recruitment process.