Program Leader

1 Regular Part-Time & Auxiliary

About Us

One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you

About You / What We Are Looking For

The City of Coquitlam is currently recruiting a regular part-time and auxiliary Program Leaders to join our fitness weight room team located at the City Centre Aquatic Complex. We are looking for an individual who provides excellent customer interactions by maintaining a professional and positive attitude when greeting and offering assistance to the valued participants of the City of Coquitlam weight rooms.

Working in the weight room, you will assist and orient patrons by delivering knowledge and expertise on the use of equipment to ensure our members are using the facilities safely and effectively. In addition, you will be responsible for enforcing the weight room code of conduct. This recreation work involves leadership responsibility for implementing and leading a variety fitness programs assigned by the Recreation Fitness Coordinator, setting up and monitoring equipment, and keeping equipment clean and safe. You will also be required to prepare and maintain general documentation and records pertaining to the weight room and fitness centre. This key position plays an essential role in providing exceptional customer service to members of the public at various weight room facilities in our community.

Minimum Qualifications
- Emergency First Aid.
- CPR A/AED or equivalent.
- BCRPA Registered Weight Trainer and/or Personal Trainer (or equivalent affiliation).

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience working and providing training and guidance to patrons in a recreational weight room setting, and knowledge of fitness equipment and machines will be an asset. Knowledge of relevant software and programs including MS Suite and XPLOR Recreation, as well as additional specialized fitness certifications such as Group Fitness would be an asset.

What We Offer:
This CUPE position has an hourly rate range of $26.10 - $30.51 (2025 rates) + 10% in lieu of vacation and some benefits for the Regular Part Time position, and 12% in lieu of vacation and benefits for the Auxiliary position. The rate of pay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills.

You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse team dedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in variety of learning and development opportunities. Additionally, there is an opportunity to participate in an earned day off/flex day program. This position is based in Coquitlam with some flexible, hybrid work options available. The City offers an attractive vacation and extended benefits package, including the ability to contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan.

Accessibility / Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Coquitlam is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer working towards enhancing equitable practices in our recruitment and retention processes. As an organization we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment to support our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about what equity, diversity, and inclusion means, and the City’s efforts in support of these principles, please visit coquitlam.ca/edi for more information.

Applicants under consideration may be required to undergo a police information check (with no adverse reports).

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- We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted._