Personal Trainer

Job Title: Personal Trainer  

Report To: Fitness Services Coordinator, AWC Team Leaders 

Pay Rate: $30.00 per hour for paid appointments, $18.00 per hour for floor hours and administrative work 

Job purpose 

The personal trainer works with a team of professional staff that support the student leadership and goals of the organization. They are responsible for ensuring each guest of the Athletic and Wellness Centre (AWC) has an exceptional experience by providing a high standard of service. The personal trainer takes a holistic approach to providing services to members and clients. They aim to generate revenue through the provision of professional fitness training and related services. The personal trainer has an interest in working in a dynamic, rapidly changing, and fast-paced environment.  

This position requires the personal trainer to foster cooperative relationships with student leaders as part of a student-focused organization. 

Working hours will vary based on business needs. The facility hours of operations are as follows:  

Monday to Friday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM  

Saturday to Sunday Closed  

Duties and responsibilities 

Specific duties and responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to the following: 

Fitness Services  

• Provides professional services to members in person, by telephone and/or email or video appointments 

• Conducts comprehensive fitness assessments for personal training clients; regularly re-evaluating their needs and monitoring progress 

• Provides one-on-one and group fitness training and other specialty fitness services 

• Generates maximum sales of AWC/CCSAI services and assists in processing sales 

• Conducts fitness consultations for prospective clients and makes professional recommendations including referrals within our network outside of the personal trainer scope of practice 

• Ensures cleanliness of the fitness centre and reports any safety concerns, damages or necessary repairs to the supervisor. 

• Assists the GSR staff in reinforcing the AWC Member’s Expectations 

• Creates a positive relationship and working environment with all members and staff 

• Aids in ensuring all CCSAI facilities reflect a professional image 

Administrative Duties 

• Must be available for a minimum of two assigned weekday, four-hour shifts during peak business times as well as some flexibility for additional appointments 

• Must be able to attend AWC monthly staff meetings and other required department meetings and training 

• Will participate in and lead professional development workshops on site 

• Manages client information with confidentiality and maintains a high level or clerical ability  

Qualifications 

Education 

Degree or diploma in an exercise/ health science discipline such as fitness or kinesiology as well as at least 1 year of certified personal training experience with a nationally recognized personal trainer certification. 

Certification must be up to date and registered for the current year 

Applicant must have a valid SIN (6 months to expiry)

Experience 

• 1-3 years of documented, certified personal training experience 

• Experience working in a high-profile fitness services environment is an asset 

• Experience implementing comprehensive fitness assessment protocols including body composition, aerobic and anaerobic fitness assessment and various musculoskeletal assessments 

• Experience instructing group fitness classes is an asset 

Specialized Knowledge  

• Proficiency in the use of computers, email, office and related applications 

• Experience using social media marketing for fitness services 

• CPR must be current 

• Must demonstrated knowledge of the fitness industry and current trends 

Skills & Abilities 

• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal and communication skills  

• Superior motivation strategies and fitness programming skills 

• Proven time management, organizational, critical thinking skills 

• Ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently with minimum supervision 

• Professional work ethic, ability to exercise good judgment, positive attitude, tact and initiative 

• Customer focused, flexible and adaptable 

• Ability to build strong relationships and retain long-term business 

• Desire to learn and participate in professional development opportunities 

• Ability to multitask in a high-pressured environment 

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted. We are committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.