About the Role
The personal trainer works with a team of professional staff to 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. This role takes a holistic approach to providing services to members and clients, aiming to generate revenue through professional fitness training and related services. The ideal candidate has an interest in working in a dynamic, rapidly changing, and fast-paced environment and fosters cooperative relationships with student leaders.
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
Requirements
- Degree or diploma in an exercise/ health science discipline such as fitness or kinesiology
- 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)
- 1-3 years of documented, certified personal training experience
- Experience implementing comprehensive fitness assessment protocols including body composition, aerobic and anaerobic fitness assessment and various musculoskeletal assessments
- Proficiency in the use of computers, email, office and related applications
- CPR must be current
Skills
- 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
- Experience using social media marketing for fitness services
- Demonstrated knowledge of the fitness industry and current trends
Location
- AWC Progress Campus
Work Type
- Part-time
Experience Level
- 1-3 years
Education Level
- Degree or diploma in an exercise/ health science discipline
Salary/Compensations
- $30.00 per hour for paid appointments
- $18.00 per hour for floor hours and administrative work
About the Company
- The Athletic and Wellness Centre (AWC) is a student-focused organization.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
