Fitness Room Attendant - Auxiliary

PittMeadows; Pitt Meadows; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

PittMeadows is seeking a certified Weight Trainer to support city recreation programs. You will oversee the weight room and gym operations, lead demonstrations of movements, and help participants design safe fitness plans.

Requirements include Grade 12 plus a diploma or certification in community recreation or sport science, plus BCRPA Weight Trainer and BCRPA Personal Trainer credentials. Experience with fitness equipment and client assessment is preferred.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus a diploma in community recreation or sport science.
• Sound related experience or equivalent training.
• BCRPA Weight Trainer - Fitness certification.
• BCRPA Personal Trainer certification.

Skills

Weight training

Personal training

Anatomy & physiology

Community engagement

Equipment maintenance

Customer relations

Program development

Communication

Education

Grade 12 + diploma in community recreation/sport science

BCRPA Weight Trainer - Fitness

BCRPA Personal Trainer

Equivalent training/experience

Tools

Fitness equipment

Job description

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SHIFT/HOURS OF WORK: Applicants must be willing to work various shifts from Monday through Sunday, 5:45am - 1:00am. Schedule will fluctuate based on operational needs.

WAGE OR SALARY RATE: CUPE Wage Rate PG 14, Step 1 - $30.24 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Sound knowledge of the principles, practices and objectives of individual weight training and fitness programs and of the various types of weight training equipment.

Sound knowledge of personal training and rehabilitation services.

Sound knowledge of applicable policies, regulations and rules governing the work performed.

Working knowledge of the principals of anatomy and physiology as it applies to the work performed.

Working knowledge of the interests, requirements and resources of the community served.

Ability to oversee weight room and recreational gym operations.

Ability to lead or demonstrate weight or sport related movements and techniques.

Working knowledge of fitness equipment machines and ability to do assessment and minor repairs.

Ability to evaluate individuals fitness levels, develop individual weight training and fitness programs, and provide advice and guidance relative to health and fitness matters.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts and deal tactfully and diplomatically with a variety of customers.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Ability to prepare and maintain correspondence, records, reports and promotional material for various fitness programs.

Ability to present ideas and views points effectively both orally and in writing.

Skill in the operation of a variety of equipment used in programs for health, wellness and fitness facilities.

REQUIRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by a diploma or certification program in community recreation, leadership and/or sport science, and sound related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

BCRPA Weight Trainer - Fitness (or equivalent).

BCRPA Personal Trainer certification (or equivalent).