Fitness Specialist

City of Saskatoon; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Saskatoon is seeking a Fitness Programs Planner to engage residents, especially those inactive or new to exercise, and to design, oversee, and evaluate fitness activities across city facilities.

Under the supervision of the Program Design Consultant, you will promote regular physical activity, plan program space and equipment, and collaborate with site staff to ensure layouts and budgets are in place. A CRC/VSS is required after offer.

Qualifications

• Degree in physical education, kinesiology, or related field required.
• Three years' related experience designing and supervising fitness programs for adults.
• Valid CPR certificate and CEP certification or ability to recertify within six months.

Responsibilities

• Develops program plans for fitness activities and directs delivery to target groups.
• Assesses citizen fitness needs and analyzes data to create activities.
• Monitors activity quality and prepares evaluation reports, budgets, and tenders.
• Selects, trains, and develops fitness instructors and trainers; partners with organizations.
• Promotes active living through events, trade shows, and outreach.

Skills

Engagement with citizens

Leadership in program planning

Fitness assessment skills

Public speaking / writing

Collaboration

Education

Degree in physical education / kinesiology

CPR certificate

CEP certification (CSEP)

Job description

Closing Date: 09/21/2026

This position is a CUPE 59 position and will be filled in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Should it not be filled in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, external candidates will be considered.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Program Design Consultant, this position focuses on engaging citizens, particularly those who are inactive or new to physical exercise, with the primary objective of promoting regular physical activity among the residents of Saskatoon. Responsibilities include the planning and design of fitness programs, overseeing and evaluating the implementation of these programs, and assessing the program space, equipment, and overall layout of the facilities utilized for this purpose.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops program plans for fitness activities.
• Directs the delivery of fitness activities for the target group.
• Assesses fitness needs of citizens, trends in the industry. Analyzes and interprets this information to develop physical activity programs.
• Monitors the quality of the activities delivered by the Recreation and Community Development or co-sponsored with other organizations/agencies.
• Prepares and monitors program data used to prepare program evaluation reports, as assigned.
• Selects, schedules, trains, guides, and develops fitness instructors, weight room attendants and personal trainers , as well asmonitors and assesses their performance.
• Fosters partnerships with organizations to promote and support entry level fitness programs.
• Participates in orientation and in-service training programs.
• Researches, and applies for, grants applicable to physical fitness programming, as assigned.
• Works with site teams to ensures program space is set up and has the proper equipment and proper layout for fitness activities.
• In collaboration with site staff reviews condition of fitness equipment, develops a plan to for replacement including developing a yearly list and budget for replacement. Assists with the development of tender specifications for replacement of equipment.
• Assists with promoting the benefits of active living by means of trade shows, presentations, etc.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements:

• Degree in physical education, specializing in exercise science, or a degree in kinesiology.
• Three years' related experience in the design, delivery and supervision of physical fitness programs for adults.
• Possession of a valid, recognized standard CPR certificate.
• Certification, or ability to recertify within six months after date of hire, as a Certified Exercise Physiologist (CEP) from the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology (CSEP).

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• Knowledge of exercise physiology areas involving adherence to, compliance with and the stages of change in physical activity.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and biomechanics.
• Knowledge of the role community recreation plays in the continuum of health.
• Knowledge of the theory and philosophy of recreation program planning.
• Knowledge of current literature, standards, quality control evaluation methods and practises applicable to fitness programming.
• Ability to establish a good rapport with the target group.
• Ability to identify trends and to maintain, improve or replace existing fitness programs to meet the needs ofthe public
• Ability to conduct fitness assessments, analyze and interpret results and to develop fitness activities to meet the needs.
• Ability to record, and make recommendations on progress pertaining to, each participant's exercise program.
• Ability to analyze and adapt the fitness activity to meet the needs of the public.
• Ability to express ideas and concepts effectively orally and in writing to staff and the public.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff, peers, supervisor, volunteers and the public.
• Demonstrated leadership skill in program planning, including design, delivery and evaluation of physical fitness activities for adults.
• Demonstrated creative skill, including generating program ideas, implementing new programs, risk-taking, networking and collaboration with others to deliver fitness programs.

Requires Security Check

Acceptable current Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Vulnerable Sector Search (VSS) upon offer of employment.

Additional Requirements

Shift work and weekend work are involved.

Weekly Hours:40

Salary Range:$69,591.12to$76,725.12 CADper annum (2026rates)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The City of Saskatoon offers an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds. As an equity partner with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC), the City commits to diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. By having our workforce reflect the community we serve, we support the realization of miyo-pimatisiwin, (me-o-pi-ma-ti-si-win) “the good life”, for all residents. To learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the City, please visit Saskatoon.ca/diversity

Accommodation

The City of Saskatoon strives to provide an accessible and inclusive workplace for all, including throughout the application and selection process through reasonable access and accommodations. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please email [e-mail].

While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Our Recruitment Process: Application > Posting Closes > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to the City