Kinesiologist/strength and Conditioning Trainer

**Join Our Team as a Strength & Conditioning Trainer at Performance Institute**

Performance Institute is a progressive, sport-specific personal training and active rehabilitation facility. We work with a diverse clientele, including general fitness enthusiasts, top-tier athletes, actors, and active rehabilitation clients. Our training sessions include personal, semi-private, and group training, as well as injury rehabilitation and team training.

Our past and current clientele include the Vancouver Whitecaps, national-level wheelchair athletes, elite Canadian figure skaters, and well-known actors such as Hugh Jackman, Amanda Peet, David Duchovny, and Zac Efron. At Performance Institute, our Strength & Conditioning Trainers thrive in a dynamic, collaborative, and supportive environment.

**About the Role**

**Essential Duties & Responsibilities**

**General Strength & Conditioning**:

- Demonstrate and modify exercises across multiple categories: self-myofascial release, dynamic stretching, activation exercises, agility/plyometrics/power/medicine ball drills, strength training (dumbbells, kettlebells, Olympic and hex bars), and static stretching.
- Provide fitness, nutrition, and wellness advice to clients.
- Lead and manage up to five clients in group training sessions while adapting individualized training plans as needed.
- Develop and refine exercise programs based on client goals, using established Performance Institute protocols and existing programming.
- Motivate clients to achieve their fitness goals with a long-term, sustainable approach.
- Maintain safety standards and ensure adherence to all health and fitness protocols.
- Utilize training software, equipment and tools, including MindBody, TrueCoach, JaneApp (ICBC), and dedicated functional training spaces.
- Foster a positive team environment and contribute to the overall success of the facility.
- Work with clients of all ages and fitness levels.
- Conduct assessments, personal training, active rehabilitation, group training, and team training sessions.
- Adapt to deliver virtual training (Zoom) when necessary due to client preference or external restrictions.

**Client Experience & Facility Support**:

- Deliver exceptional customer service to all clients and guests.
- Educate clients on general nutrition and supplementation or refer clients to our Nutrition coach.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitization protocols after each training block.
- Participate in community fundraisers and outreach events.
- Assist with administrative tasks, cleaning tasks as applicable

**Active Rehabilitation (if applicable)**:

- Design and implement exercise programs tailored to rehabilitation needs.
- Assess, re-assess clients and write rehabilitation reports as necessary.
- Educate clients on pain management and safe movement strategies.
- Professionally correspond with healthcare professionals (physiotherapists, doctors, occupational therapists, insurance adjusters, and lawyers).
- **Monday & Wednesday**: 5:45 AM - 10:30 AM (potential to expand to 1 PM end)
- **Thursday**: 3:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- **Friday or Sunday**: Possible additional hours
- **Starting Hours**: Approx. 15-20 hours per week
- **Flexibility**: Ability to cover shifts for other trainers as needed (vacation/illness coverage)

**Working Conditions**:

- Clean, air-conditioned gym environment
- Compliance with all health and safety protocols
- Physical demands include standing/walking for extended periods and demonstrating exercises
- Comfortable working with gym equipment and machinery

**Qualifications & Experience**

**Required**:

- Bachelor’s Degree (completed or in progress) in Kinesiology, Human Kinetics, Sport Science, or a related field
- Experience training a variety of clientele
- Current CPR/First Aid certification
- Liability insurance

**Preferred Skills & Attributes**:

- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
- Ability to clearly communicate goals, expectations, and exercise instruction
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, software navigation, data entry)
- Professionalism in handling complex or stressful situations
- Marketing experience (an asset)
- Personal experience as an athlete (an asset)
- Specialized skills (e.g., Olympic lifting, Yoga, Spinning) (an asset)
- BCAK Membership (an asset)
- CSCS Certification (an asset)

**Benefits & Perks**
- Supplements available at cost
- Friends & family discounts
- Complimentary facility use and group training sessions (when not on shift)
- Performance reviews at 6 months and annually
- Extended health benefits available after a 12-month probationary period (for trainers working 20+ hours/week)
- We will cover the cost of BCAK re-certification as long as working for PI

**Interested?** If you are passionate about fitness, rehabilitation, and helping clients achieve their goals in a collaborative, high-performance environment, we’d love to hear from you

**Job Types**: Part-t