Personal Trainer

**Strength Training Specialist**

The **Strength Training Specialist** delivers expert-level strength and conditioning programs tailored to individual client needs, with a strong emphasis on functional movement and injury prevention. This role integrates Functional Movement Screening (FMS) techniques to assess and enhance movement patterns, ensuring safe, effective, and goal-oriented training. The Strength Training Specialist is a key contributor to creating a supportive, high-performance environment.

**Responsibilities**
- Create a positive, high-energy, and safety-focused environment centered around strength training and functional movement.
- Conduct Functional Movement Screenings (FMS) to identify movement inefficiencies, imbalances, and risks of injury.
- Develop and deliver personalized strength training programs based on FMS results and client goals, focusing on improving movement patterns and overall strength.
- Provide hands-on coaching to ensure proper technique, alignment, and execution of exercises, minimizing injury risks.
- Track client progress through regular assessments, FMS follow-ups, and goal evaluations to ensure continued improvement.
- Integrate corrective exercises and mobility work into programs to address movement limitations identified through FMS.
- Stay up to date with the latest research and advancements in functional movement and strength training to enhance client outcomes.
- Maintain a high standard of customer service, creating a seamless and supportive experience for all clients.
- Collaborate with team members to uphold studio quality standards and share expertise in functional movement and strength training.

**Must-Have Qualifications**
- Expertise in strength training principles, including program design and evaluation.
- Proficiency in conducting and interpreting Functional Movement Screenings (FMS certification preferred).
- Strong understanding of biomechanics, corrective exercises, and injury prevention techniques.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships and provide tailored coaching.
- Passion for strength training, functional movement, and fostering client success.
- Attention to detail to ensure safe and effective training practices.
- Experience tracking client metrics and optimizing programs for continued improvement.
- Dedicated to personal fitness and ongoing professional development.

**Preferred Skills**
- Experience with fitness software and tools (MindBody, Google Sheets, Excel).
- Cultural sensitivity and adaptability to meet diverse client needs.
- Ability to handle constructive feedback and continuously refine coaching practices.

The **Strength Training Specialist** combines strength training expertise with functional movement analysis to create individualized programs that enhance performance, prevent injury, and promote lifelong fitness.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $25.00-$45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 - 20 per week

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay
- Commission pay

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule
- On-site gym
- On-site parking

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every Weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Calgary, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Do you thrive in a fast paced sales driven environment?

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Fitness Training: 5 years (preferred)
- Sales: 2 years (required)
- Boxing or combat sports: 5 years (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)
- Certified Personal Trainer or equivalent (required)

**Location**:

- Calgary, AB (required)

Work Location: In person