WEIGHT ROOM ATTENDANT - Part-Time - 4-6 Month Term (25-067) External Closes Sept 22/25

The City of Campbell River is searching for an experienced Weight Room Attendant to join our Recreation and Culture Team in this 4-6 month part-time term position.

Workplace culture is important to the Recreation Department – we are looking for people to join us who embrace our core values of teamwork, respect, integrity, communication, and kindness.

Naturally, Campbell River – Located on Vancouver Island, the City of Campbell River offers a rare combination of a welcoming small-town feel with large-city amenities. We are a 45-minute drive from the winter and summer activities of Mount Washington, and just minutes from more than 100 km of all levels of mountain biking and hiking trails, plus easy access to the ocean, rivers and lakes for sports fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding and whale watching.

The role: The City of Campbell River is seeking an experienced Weight Room Attendant to join our Recreation & Culture team. Reporting to the Recreation Programs Manager and taking direction from the Program Coordinator or Programmer (Fitness), the Weight Room Attendant (Certified Instructor I) instructs and monitors participants in weight room orientations, weight room strength training classes or while strength training in a weight room setting.

What we offer: The rate of pay for this CUPE bargaining unit part-time long-term auxiliary position is $25.02 per hour, plus 12% in lieu of benefits (this is equivalent to a wage of $28.02 per hour).  The successful candidate will also have access to a reduced cost Employee Wellness Pass for Recreation facilities and programs. 

Hours of Work:  This is a long-term auxiliary, part-time position for up to 6 months, that works 12.5 hours per week. Additional auxiliary hours may be available.

Weight Room Attendant - Certified Instructor I - Job Description

Education/Training

• Grade 12
• Possess and maintain the following valid certifications that meet or exceed the British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA), Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) or Canadian Fitness Professionals (CanFitPro) standards, relevant to designated area of instruction in fitness department:
  • • Fitness Theory or equivalent certification
    • Weight Training Certification or equivalent certification
• Must possess and maintain valid Emergency First Aid and CPR C certifications.

Experience

• Minimum six (6) months related experience working in a weight room setting, including monitoring participants, providing orientations to equipment and the weight room.

Posting Date:  September 8, 2025

Closing Date and Time: September 22, 2025

Posting Number:  25-067

When you apply: You will be asked to upload a cover letter and resume as part of the application process. You may also be asked to answer some screening questions related to the position. 

Questions about this position? Email [email protected]