Personal Trainer

District of West Vancouver; West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

West Vancouver Community Services Department has immediate openings for casual Personal Trainers. Reporting to the Health & Fitness Program Coordinator, Personal Trainers will provide their knowledge, motivation and coaching to achieve clients' health goals through initial consultations, assessments, and tailored programs, in a safe manner.

Ideal candidates are registered/certified in kinesiology or related field, with First Aid, CPR, AED certifications and professional liability insurance.

Qualifications

• Registered or certified with a recognized kinesiology, exercise physiology, or personal training body.
• St. John Standard First Aid Certification (or equivalent/higher) with CPR and AED.
• Professional liability insurance is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide knowledge, motivation and coaching to help clients achieve health goals.
• Conduct initial consultations and fitness assessments.
• Develop individualized exercise programs and monitor safety.
• Assess contraindications to exercise and progress clients accordingly.
• Maintain excellent customer service and client retention.

Skills

Coaching

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

Kinesiology/Exercise physiology/Personal training certification

First Aid Certification (St. John Standard)

CPR Certification

AED Certification

Professional Liability Insurance

Job description

PERSONAL TRAINER

(Casual) Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation and arts amenities. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community.

The West Vancouver Community Services Department has immediate openings for casual Personal Trainers. Reporting to the Health & Fitness Program Coordinator, Personal Trainers will provide their clientele with the knowledge, motivation and coaching to achieve their health and fitness goals. This position involves initial consultations/fitness assessments, understanding contraindications to exercise, clients’ goals and developing relationships and exercise programs to help meet these goals in a safe manner.

Required qualifications:

• Registered or certified with a recognized kinesiology, exercise physiology, or personal training body
• St. John Standard First Aid Certification (or equivalent/ higher certification), CPR Certificate and AED Certification
• Professional Liability Insurance

Preferred qualifications:

• CSEP – CEP or ACSM – CEP
• Registration with the British Columbia Association of Kinesiologists (BCAK)
• Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist – CSCA or NSCA
• Minimum one year experience coaching personal training client and/or active rehabilitation patients

The ideal candidates will possess:

• A passion for fitness and is self-motivated, creative and energetic
• Knowledge and understanding of active rehabilitation is considered an asset
• Skilled in physical assessment, risk assessment, and exercise prescription
• The ability to coach, mentor and bring out the best in others
• Excellent customer service and client retention skills
• Excellent verbal & written communication and organizational skills
• The ability to work well in a team setting
• A flexible schedule including early mornings, days, evening and weekends
• Willingness to work at both locations: Gleneagles & West Vancouver Community Centre

The successful candidates will be required to supply an acceptable police information check with vulnerable sector and a copy of their credentials.

This posting does not list all the duties of the position, nor does it fully detail the required skills, knowledge and abilities, licencesand certificates required of candidates. For details please refer to the class specification which is available for inspection on WestNet or contact Human Resources to request a copy.

Position Status:

WVMEA – Casual

Hours of Work:

Up to 25 hours per week

Hours and days of work may vary; early mornings, days, evenings and weekends

Rate of Pay:

$29.99 per hours plus 14% in lieu of benefits

Closing Date:

11:59 p.m. on Sunday, October 25, 2026

If you have any questions please contact us at [e-mail]

10329-26-WVMEA-CASUAL-36