Personal Trainer - City Wide

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Applications are now being accepted for the temporary part-time position of Fitness Personal Trainers in the Fitness Unit of the Recreation Department, Community Services Commission. To apply for this position, please submit your cover letter and resume online.

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Job Location: City wide

Hours of Work: Shifts available include Monday to Friday at 7 am to 9 pm; Saturday and Sunday at 7 am to 6 pm

Working Conditions:

• Primarily fitness centre environment
• The successful candidate will be required to work a flexible schedule that includes early mornings, evenings and weekends to align with needs of the clients.

Job Summary:
Reporting to Fitness Coordinator, this position is responsible for developing and maintaining a client base and by providing one-on-one comprehensive Fitness programs supporting clients to achieve their fitness goals. Personal Trainers will be responsible for providing a safe and pleasant environment for clients using City fitness facilities and outdoor City property.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Build client base by demonstrating the value of personal training, including safe and proper exercise techniques
• Willingness to conduct new member orientation sessions when required.
• Design personal Fitness Programs based on the members needs and goals
• Support and Promote all City of Markham Community Programs
• Motivate and inspire clients to get results through goal setting, follow ups, and re-assessment
• Scheduling of fitness reassessment or program review as needed for the client
• Ensure the delivery of excellent customer service, exceeding the expectations of our members
• Manages client communication in a timely and professional manner, adhering to best practices as determined by City of Markham policies and procedures.
• Ensures qualifications and certifications as required by the City of Markham and regulatory standards are current at all times.
• Actively participates in scheduled programs, meetings and special events.

Education & Qualifications:

• CSEP (Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology Certification) or licensed Kinesiologist (College of Kinesiologists of Ontario) an asset
• Possess a valid Personal Training Certification (CanFit Pro, ACSM, CPTN, NSCA or equivalent)
• Minimum age of 16 years old at the start of employment
• 2-year Community College diploma in Fitness and Health Promotion as asset
• At least one year of experience in exercise prescriptions and appraisals
• Standard First Aid with CPR C
• Currently active in the field of fitness
• Ability to read, understand, follow and enforce safety procedures

Core Behaviours:

• Service Excellence: Meets or exceeds service standards when interacting with customers in the community and in the organization.
• Change & Innovation: Responds positively and professionally to change and helps others through change.
• Teamwork & Relationship Building: Interacts with others in an inclusive, collaborative and respectful way that creates effective working relationships.
• Communication: Communicates in a clear, professional and respectful way; demonstrates active listening.
• Accountable & Results Oriented: Demonstrates ethical behaviour and accountability, aligns with City values, and abides by relevant policies and legislation.
• Management & Leadership: Demonstrates self-management, professionalism and engagement; leads by example.

Successful candidates will be required to submit a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening letter as determined by the City of Markham as a condition of employment.

The City of Markham is committed to inclusive, accessible and barrier free employment practices and to creating a workplace that reflects and supports the diversity of the community we serve. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to ensure a barrier free hiring process.

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