Temporary Part-Time Fitness Centre Monitor/Personal Trainer

Please note that this is an open posting for temporary opportunities that may arise. Your application will be kept on file for up to three (3) months and you may be contacted if an opportunity matching your qualifications arises.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Program Coordinator, maintain a safe, supervised and clean Fitness Centre for members and drop-in patrons. This includes providing personal training services, conducting orientations, providing assistance and education with equipment, responding to potential accidents/emergencies, and equipment cleaning.

Position:

Hiring Range

Fitness Centre Monitor

6: $26.97 - $27.81

Personal Trainer

9: $34.08 - $35.13

Responsibilities:

• Promote a safe and welcoming environment for all fitness levels and abilities
• Monitor fitness centre:
  • Return weight training equipment to proper place when left out by users, track usage/attendance in Fitness Centre
  • During peak hours, enforce time limits on equipment,
  • Regularly inspect and clean equipment including cardio machines weight training equipment and mats
  • Complete daily checklists regarding maintenance of equipment, opening/closing procedures and first aid inventory
• Perform fitness appraisals according to CSEP protocols
• Develop, implement, monitor and progress personal training programs for clients
• Enforce and follow City of Oshawa policies and procedures (eg. Fire plan, Accident/Incident reporting, etc.)
• Provide customer service:
  • Greet users in a friendly and prompt manner upon entry into Fitness Centre
  • Assist patrons with equipment use including proper technique and spotting patrons lifting weights
  • Provide clients with equipment orientations to ensure safe operation and use
  • Outline personal training services available and memberships
• Administer first aid and CPR 'C' when required
• Ensure all users are aware of and follow rules and guidelines of the fitness centre
• Provide immediate intervention and assistance to ensure safe techniques with equipment use
• Assist Fitness Instructors with setup/takedown equipment for classes, recording class attendance, cleaning equipment after use when necessary, if certified, instruct class in absence of scheduled instructor

Requirements:

• Minimum Grade 12 education
• Possess Personal Trainer Specialist certification (eg. canfitpro®, OFC)
• Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology certification is considered an asset
• One (1) year of previous experience in a fitness centre or customer service environment
• Possess and keep current Standard First Aid/CPR ‘C’ certfication
• Demonstrate good customer service and communication skills to deal effectively and courteously with staff and the general public; good interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships
• Attend all staff trainings and meetings
• Ability to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required

As a condition of employment, the City of Oshawa will require successful candidates to provide a Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.

Please be advised that position location as noted is at the time of posting and is subject to change, as required due to operational needs.

We would like to thank all applicants however, please note that only those selected to attend an interview will be contacted and all other applicants will be kept on file. Applicants are advised that written, oral and practical testing may form part of the selection process.

Applicants who are currently employed by the City of Oshawa are asked to clearly indicate their status as an internal applicant in their application. Please ensure that you check your email regularly to receive any correspondence.

The City of Oshawa is situated on lands and waters within the Williams Treaties Territory, home to seven First Nation communities of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Anishinaabeg, who have cared for and maintained these lands from time immemorial and continue to do so to present day. Learn more

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). The City of Oshawa promotes the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. The City of Oshawa encourages applications from women, Indigenous Peoples and persons of all cultures, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, ages, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions.

The City of Oshawa will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities and/or needs related to the OHRC. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process or assistance with the application process please contact Human Resource Services. Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.