Junior Coach & Community Coordinator

Move Strong Inc.; Kitchener; Hybrid; CAD 20,664 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

Move Strong Inc. is seeking a Junior Coach & Community Coordinator in Kitchener-Waterloo. The role blends coaching development with hands-on mentorship, community engagement, and content creation to support member experiences and brand growth.

Ideal candidates are kinesiology students or recent graduates aiming for a long-term coaching career. The position includes opportunities to progress into a coaching role with increased responsibilities and compensation.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Kinesiology program or closely related field.
• Strong interest in strength training, movement, health, and coaching.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Reliable, professional, and accountable.

Responsibilities

• Shadow and assist coaching staff during classes and support programs.
• Assist with class setup and teardown.
• Observe coaching techniques and cueing strategies; learn coaching systems and programming philosophy.
• Support onboarding, member questions, and community initiatives to enhance member experience.
• Capture photos/videos, assist with content and social media, and help with brand standards.

Skills

Strong interest in strength training

Excellent communication

Team oriented

Reliable and professional

Adaptable to feedback

Education

Kinesiology program or related field

Job description

Full + Part-Time Availability · Kitchener-Waterloo

Role Overview

The Junior Coach & Community Coordinator supports the coaching team while helping deliver an exceptional member experience.

This position is designed as an entry point into the Move Strong coaching team, providing mentorship, hands-on experience, and progressive responsibility for individuals interested in developing into professional coaches.

The role is particularly well suited for Kinesiology students or recent graduates who are interested in pursuing a long-term career in coaching, health, fitness, and member development.

In addition to coaching development, this role supports community engagement, content creation, and operational standards that contribute to the overall success of the business.

This role is designed to develop future Move Strong coaches.

Individuals who demonstrate strong coaching ability, professionalism, reliability, and alignment with Move Strong's values may have the opportunity to progress into a Coach role with increased responsibilities and compensation.

Coaching Development

~12 hrs/week

The primary focus of this role is coaching development through observation, mentorship, and practical experience to develop and grow into a confident, capable, and professional Move Strong Coach.

• Shadow and assist coaching staff during classes
• Support programs including Age Strong, Define Basics, Signature, Foundations, HYROX, Metcon, and Functional Movement Screens
• Assist with class setup and teardown
• Observe coaching techniques, member interactions, and cueing strategies
• Learn Move Strong coaching systems, standards, and programming philosophy
• Participate in coaching development and mentorship opportunities
• Progress toward independent coaching responsibilities

Community & Member Support

~8 hrs/week

Contribute to an exceptional member experience and strengthen community engagement. Hospitality is crucial and a key piece in our member retention strategy.

• Welcome members and guests
• Support onboarding and first visits
• Assist members with questions and facility navigation
• Support gym challenges, events, and community initiatives
• Build positive relationships with members
• Help create a welcoming, energetic, and supportive environment

Content & Brand Support

~6 hrs/week

Help tell the Move Strong story and strengthen brand awareness within the community.

• Capture photos and video during classes, events, and community activities
• Create and organize content for approval
• Assist with social media scheduling and content execution
• Create Instagram stories and member highlights
• Identify opportunities to showcase member success stories and community culture
• Support the Move Strong marketing calendar and brand standards

Facility Standards & Operations

~4 hrs/week

Maintain a safe, clean, professional, and welcoming training environment - everyone pitches in here.

• Follow facility cleaning and maintenance protocols
• Maintain training areas and equipment
• Reset equipment and spaces between classes as neededMaintain cleanliness of bathrooms and common areas
• Report maintenance concerns or facility issues
• Support overall operational standards

Key Performance Indicators

Coaching Development

• Completion of coaching development hours
• Demonstrated improvement in coaching skills
• Progression toward independent coaching responsibilities
• Ability to apply Move Strong coaching standards

Member Experience

• Positive member interactions
• Support of onboarding experiences
• Contribution to member engagement and retention

Content & Brand Support

• Consistent contribution to content creation
• Quality and professionalism of content
• Support of marketing initiatives and brand standards

Facility Standards

• Completion of facility responsibilities
• Adherence to operational standards
• Positive member feedback regarding facility cleanliness and organization

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a Kinesiology program or closely related field
• Strong interest in strength training, movement, health, and coaching
• Desire to pursue coaching as a profession and continue developing coaching skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive, team-oriented attitude
• Reliable, professional, and accountable
• Comfortable receiving feedback and applying it to improve
• Ability to represent Move Strong professionally both inside and outside the facility

Preferred Qualifications

• Personal Training Certification (or working toward one)
• CPR / First Aid Certification
• Experience participating in strength training, athletics, coaching, or sport
• Experience working with people in a leadership, customer service, teaching, or mentoring capacity
• Interest in content creation and social media

Role Flexibility Disclaimer

This job description is intended to outline the general nature and responsibilities of the role and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or expectations associated with the position.

Role responsibilities and expectations may evolve over time at the discretion of Move Strong Inc. to align with the ongoing needs and growth of the business.