Personal Fitness Trainer (Part-time)

CityofOttawa • Ottawa, ON

10d • CA$25 - CA$37 • Onsite

About The Position

The Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services department is responsible for building a healthy, inclusive and vibrant City, as well as ensuring that communities, residents and visitors have access to the recreation and cultural places, programs, events and services that allow them to experience all the benefits the City has to offer, and overseeing Buildings and Facilities Management for improved service delivery integration, ensuring the best possible client experience in City facilities. You are responsible for instructing/conducting customized individual client or group weight fitness training sessions to meet clients’ specific fitness needs, in accordance with corporate and departmental policies, procedures, guidelines, standards and related legislation.

Requirements

• Completion of Grade 12
• Minimum of 1 year of experience
• Personal Trainer certificate (e.g., CSEP-CPT, canfitpro or other recognized certification)
• Current Standard First Aid, CPR and/or AED certificates
• Knowledge of nutrition and sport specific training
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.
• Knowledge base, skills and training necessary to lead personal training sessions for a various types of clients.
• Ability to speak clearly and actively listen.
• Maintain a safe and fun environment
• Understanding of community fitness environment and needs
• Excellent interpersonal & Customer Service Skills.
• Flexible
• Creative
• Organized
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• English oral, reading, and writing (for some positions)
• French oral, reading and writing (for some positions)
• Bilingual competencies (for some positions)
• Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) or Criminal Record and Judicial Matters (Level 2) check for those under 18.

Nice To Haves

• University degree would be an asset

Responsibilities

• Instructing/conducting customized individual client or group weight fitness training sessions to meet clients’ specific fitness needs, in accordance with corporate and departmental policies, procedures, guidelines, standards and related legislation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED