Strength & Conditioning Instructor and Personal Trainer; Part Time

Strength & Conditioning Instructor and Personal Trainer (Part Time) Why should you join our team?

YMCA Calgary is a charity that ignites the potential in Calgarians. Since our inception in 1902, we have evolved into a vibrant organization operating in every quadrant of the city.

Guided by our core values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility, YMCA Calgary offers a growing hub of programming & services to address the needs of our community including connection and belonging, physical and mental wellbeing, child-care support, language instruction, affordable tutoring and more. We also ensure that no one is turned away, lowering financial barriers for youth, adults and families through the generous donations of our community.

This impact takes place across our 7 health and wellness facilities, 6 childcare centres, 2 outdoor camps and 12+ community programs, empowering people of all ages and life stages to belong, grow, thrive and lead.

You can make an impact in the community - locally and across the globe. You will work with a fun culture of people and enjoy many of the benefits and opportunities the YMCA offers:

• Strength & Conditioning Instructor and Personal Trainer (Part Time)
• Shawnessy YMCA
• Start Date:
  
  Immediately
• Salary:
  Strength and Conditioning Instructor: $18.00/hr - $20.00/hr (commensurate with education and experience), Personal Trainer: $25.49 /hr - $39.90/hr (commensurate with education and experience).
• The successful candidate will have availability on Friday mornings 5:15am-10:00am and Saturday mornings 6:45am-11:00am.

You can make an impact in the community - locally and across the globe. You will work with a fun culture of people and enjoy many of the benefits and opportunities the YMCA offers:

• Complimentary YMCA Calgary membership including a linked membership for dependent children;
• Program discounts;
• Ongoing leadership development and opportunities;
• Leadership award opportunities;
• Scholarship opportunities;
• Paid recertification and training.

At YMCA Calgary we strive to ensure our employees are a fit based on their strengths, interests, and future goals. The successful candidate will have the following:

• Must hold a current Personal Training certification from a recognized, certifying body with experience working in a fitness or exercise-related field as a Personal Trainer.
• Bachelor of Physical Education, Kinesiology or related degree preferred.
• Group Fitness certification and experience in Group Strength, Older Adult, Cycle, Yoga, Cardio is considered an asset.
• Current Standard First Aid with CPR-C certificated within the last 12 months from an approved AB OHS provider. Asset if certification is issued by one of the following five Canadian organizations:
  Canadian Red Cross, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Lifesaving Society, St John's Ambulance and/or Canadian Ski Patrol.
• Evidence of a clear Police Information Check including a Vulnerable Sector Search.
• Three professional references required.

The Strength & Conditioning Instructor and Personal Trainer will:

• Create a welcoming, professional, and engaging presence on the weight floor by greeting members, building relationships, and maintaining an approachable demeanor.
• Perform regular walk-throughs and equipment inspections to ensure a safe, clean, and hazard-free environment; provide light cleaning and proactive maintenance as needed.
• Orient members to weight floor etiquette, equipment use and training best practices through preventative education and support.
• Conduct YFit appointments, intake interviews, and functional movement assessments to understand member goals, exercise history, and movement capacity.
• Design and deliver safe, effective, evidence-based individual, semi-private, and group fitness programs tailored to members’ abilities and goals.
• Educate clients on training principles, helping them set realistic, health-conscious goals and expectations.
• Work strictly within personal training and group fitness scope of practice, maintaining professional and ethical conduct, client confidentiality, and YMCA values at all times.
• Refer members to external health professionals when needs fall outside scope of practice.
• Support group fitness classes with set-up, delivery, and attendance as required.
• Recommend programs, services, and initiatives that support member engagement and fitness success.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and follow established code procedures.
• Participate in department, branch initiatives, special events, and ongoing professional development to stay current and maintain best practices.

Our employees embody the YMCA values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility. In addition, they model and are committed to the following competencies:

• Developing Self and Others:
  Developing people with a view toward present and future capacity.
• Building Purposeful Relationships:
  Relating to people…