Personal Trainer

YMCA of Northeastern Ontario; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a community-focused organization as a Personal Trainer! In this part-time role, you'll inspire and motivate clients to achieve their fitness goals while providing personalized training programs. You'll be responsible for conducting fitness assessments, ensuring safety on the fitness floor, and fostering relationships with members. This position offers flexible hours and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals in your community. If you're passionate about health and wellness and enjoy working in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Free Personal Membership

10% off Family Membership

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Team Bonding Events

Flexible Hours

Qualifications

• Minimum of three months of Personal Training experience required.
• Possession of WHMIS Certification and YMCA Personal Trainer certification.

Responsibilities

• Design personalized fitness programs based on member consultations.
• Motivate clients to achieve their fitness goals and ensure safety.

Skills

Personal Training

Fitness Assessment

Program Development

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Teamwork

Customer Service

Safety Awareness

Education

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)

College Diploma or University Degree in Kinesiology

Tools

Fitness Equipment

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

The YMCA of Northeastern Ontario has been serving our local communities for over 180 years and we are committed to supporting our local families, children, adults, youth and seniors in our various programs and services today.

At the YMCA, our values and purpose drive everything that we do. As a charity, we’ve championed values of empathy, health, trustworthy, inclusiveness, respect and responsibility. Helping people develop a healthy spirit, mind and body and inspiring a sense of social responsibility is the cornerstone of our legacy of caring.

To learn more about our programs and services offered please visit our website.

We are currently looking for a Personal Trainer to join our team of committed professionals. This part-time position within the Association is housed at the YMCA of Northeastern Ontario’s Durham location in Sudbury.

Under the leadership of the Health & Wellness Supervisor, the Personal Trainer provides direct one-on-one fitness assessment, program development along with exercise supervision. This job is required to reach financial targets set with their direct supervisor and executes member retention tasks. The Personal Trainer conducts tours for members and potential members, follows up with potential members and actively engages and builds relationships with members utilizing the Fitness Floor. This job is also responsible for ensuring the safety of clients and participants while on the fitness floor.

START DATE: As soon as possible

LOCATION: Sudbury, ON

RATE OF PAY: $25.00 per hour

HOURS: Variable

Major Responsibilities

• Based on member consultations and the accepted best practices, design personalized fitness programs for clients.
• Motivate and inspire clients to attain goals.
• Be a positive role model for members.
• Proactively recruit members as personal training clients.
• Maintain effective communication with clients and YMCA staff.
• Respond to members inquiries regarding programs and or equipment promptly.
• Ensure that equipment is in safe working condition.
• Schedule appointments for self and other staff on the fitness floor.
• Accurately track all sessions conducted with clients.

Qualifications

• Possession of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).
• College diploma or University degree in Kinesiology, Human Kinetics, Recreation or related field considered an asset.
• WHMIS Certification.
• YMCA Personal Trainer (or equivalent) in good standing.
• Minimum of three (3) months of Personal Training experience required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and a strong team player.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Physically fit.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Current and satisfactory Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector.

What We Offer

• Free Personal Membership and 10% off Family Membership.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program that includes short-term mental health supports such as counselling and online courses, and lifestyle coaching which includes legal and financial counselling.
• Team bonding and employee recognition events.
• Opportunity to explore a wide range of jobs and functions.
• Flexible hours and scheduling, depending on role.

How To Apply

If you would like to work in a family friendly environment, please apply, by website only, with a cover letter and resume by November 5, 2024 to the attention of the Personnel Committee.

Please ensure that your cover letter and resume both specify the job title of the position that you are applying for.

All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted and you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, you must advise the Human Resources Department.

Please note that successful candidates will be required to submit a current and satisfactory Police Record with Vulnerable Sector Check for review prior to starting employment.

Please note that candidates invited for an interview will be required to submit three professional references.

YMCA of Northeastern Ontario is an equal opportunity employer that is dedicated to maintaining a fair and equitable work environment. All of our employees and job applicants will be promoted or employed solely on the basis of their abilities and qualifications.

Educational credentials completed outside of Canada require a copy of your World Education Services documents (WES) along with your credentials. If you do not have a WES document, please visit https://www.wes.org/ca/. Applications submitted without a WES document will not be considered.