Fitness Worker - Personal Trainer

City of Abbotsford; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional municipality is seeking Auxiliary Fitness Workers – Personal Trainers to provide training at local recreation centers in Canada. Candidates need a relevant certification and must demonstrate excellent customer service skills. The role involves planning personalized training sessions, ensuring patron safety, and maintaining a welcoming environment for the community.

Benefits

Competitive hourly wage

Diversity and inclusion workplace culture

Qualifications

• Current BCRPA or equivalent Personal Training certification.
• Current Standard First Aid CPR ‘C’ & AED certification.
• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide well-planned lessons and adapt them to client abilities.
• Provide supervision and instruction to fitness center patrons.
• Inspect fitness equipment and report repairs timely.

Skills

Customer service

Effective communication

Knowledge of fitness equipment

Ability to follow oral and written communication

Education

BCRPA or equivalent Personal Training certification

Standard First Aid CPR 'C' & AED certification

Tools

Recreation scheduling software

Job description

The City of Abbotsford is looking for qualified, professional, and knowledgeable Auxiliary Fitness Workers – Personal Trainers to provide personal training at the Abbotsford Recreation Centre as well as the Matsqui Recreation Centre. The main focus of the Fitness Worker – Personal Trainer is to provide a safe, effective fitness program to your clients and guiding them on their fitness journey.

Under the supervision of the Fitness Supervisor team, Fitness Workers – Personal Trainers are responsible for planning and executing private sessions with their clients within their scope of practice. Pre-made assessments and forms help you support your clients to build a personalized and productive program.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide a well-planned lesson for each client and adapt lessons to the abilities of the client
• Provide supervision and instruction to fitness center patrons effectively and in a professional manner
• Provide instruction to patrons for safe use of fitness equipment, weightroom environment, review rules, and facility safety
• Enforce general rules of conduct for the fitness facilities
• Respond to first aid incidents and complete appropriate first aid and safety documentation
• Inspect fitness equipment and report repairs timely
• Provide outstanding customer service and effective communication
• Maintain a clean and welcoming environment to the diverse community of Abbotsford.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current BCRPA or equivalent Personal Training certification. CFES is accepted, as well as Kinesiology students 2nd year onwards with valid B.C.A.K Standing, either student or practicing
• Current Standard First Aid CPR ‘C’ & AED certification
• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service, effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow and carry-out oral and written communication in English
• Ability to prepare documents and communication
• Ability to apply the theory-based knowledge in anatomy and physiology as it applies to the work performed
• Knowledge of the standard of care within your scope of practice
• Knowledge of fitness equipment and functions
• Knowledge and demonstrated use of email and recreation scheduling software

The candidate is required to provide a satisfactory Police Information Check and Vulnerable Sector Check in order to work in this position. A clearance requires the absence of any criminal charges or convictions related to this position. It is the responsibility of the candidate to report to their manager any criminal charges laid against them during their term in this position.

The City of Abbotsford is committed to creating a workplace that fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion by attracting, retaining and developing a talented and diverse workforce which broadly reflects the community and citizens we serve. As such, we encourage applications from individuals from all genders, backgrounds and underrepresented groups. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.

Salary : $32.01 per hour, plus the appropriate percentage in lieu of benefits

Closing Date : December 31, – applications will be reviewed as they are received