Training Programs Coordinator

Fleet Feet Sports; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and inclusive community as a Training Programs Coordinator, where you will inspire and support runners of all levels. This role involves coordinating running club programs, recruiting coaches, and ensuring a safe and positive atmosphere for all participants. You'll collaborate with a passionate marketing team to promote exciting new products while engaging with the community. If you're outgoing, detail-oriented, and ready to make a difference in people's lives through running, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Be part of a team that believes in the transformative power of running and fitness!

Benefits

High energy and fun atmosphere

Training and advancement opportunities

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching

Community involvement activities

Training Program and Product Discounts

Supportive team members

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of retail or training program experience preferred.
• Detail-oriented with strong multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate store running club programs and events.
• Recruit and hire coaches while managing volunteers.

Skills

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Outgoing

Positive attitude

Accountability

Collaboration

Professional communication

Education

Experience in retail or training programs

Job description

Overview

As a Training Programs Coordinator, you will coordinate all store running club programs by motivating, encouraging and always providing a safe atmosphere for all participants. You will be responsible for recruiting and hiring coaches, implementing running programs, scheduling events and overseeing all Running Club programs. Our Training Programs Coordinator is comfortable speaking in front of large crowds of people, is friendly and outgoing, and promotes positive social experiences for all participants. This position will work with the Marketing team to promote new products to participants. The Training Programs Coordinator will secure training venues, communicate to participants on a weekly basis and be comfortable managing coaches, mentors, and volunteers. The Training Programs Coordinator will also spend part of their time working as an outfitter on the sales floor to support the business and staff while meeting new members of the community. Joining the Fleet Feet Running Club is joining a team and a community that ignites and supports running and fitness through social experiences. We pride ourselves in putting people first and know that what we do each day does not happen anywhere else, for staff, customers or Training Programs Participants.

We believe Running Changes Everything. If you believe that, too, we want to talk. With more than 270 stores and a robust e-commerce site, Fleet Feet is the largest running retailer in the country. Catering to more than runners, we pride ourselves on having an inclusive environment! We believe it’s a privilege to serve and to deliver unmatched service and support when outfitting every customer. We like to keep things high-spirited, fast-paced and fun, wearing more than a few hats and stepping in to help out wherever it’s needed. We run together to solve problems, reach goals, encourage others and champion our brand. We are always in pursuit of hardworking people to join our quest and bring our core values to life.

Responsibilities

• Builds and maintains trust from staff, customers and the community by using sound judgment
• Communicate professionally with participants, coaches and Running Club Coordinator
• Deliver a great social experience for participants by fostering a positive and safe atmosphere
• Support Fleet Feet Training programs/Running Club programs, initiatives, activities and functions

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of retail and/or training program experience preferred, but not required
• Detail oriented and has the ability to multitask
• Assists with making business decisions, always putting staff and customers first
• Outgoing, positive, and supportive
• Accountable and adaptable
• Does the right thing
• Collaborative and encouraging
• Willing to go above and beyond when needed
• Communicate professionally with participants and coaches

Perks:

• High energy and fun atmosphere
• Training and advancement opportunities within the Fleet Feet brand
• 401(k) Retirement Plan for all part and full-time employees (Age 21+) with 4% employer matching and immediate vesting (company-owned stores)
• Community involvement and community service activities
• Training Program and Product Discounts
• Passionate team members

We are an equal opportunity employer and believe having diverse teams in which everyone brings their whole self to Fleet Feet is key to our success. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. That is why we value diversity and inclusion in our hiring practices, our culture, and our engagement with the community. Learn more about our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives.

Additional Requirements: Position requires occasional moving around with light (1-10lbs.) carrying, lifting, pushing or pulling. The position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access files, office equipment, etc. The position is mostly sedentary and requires the employee to have close visual acuity to perform job requirements. The position requires frequent communication with team members and repetitive motion with the hands, wrists and/or fingers while constantly utilizing a computer. This position is located within an office environment and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Fleet Feet utilizes E-Verify in all corporate and company-operated stores as part of the hiring process.