24-116 Fitness Trainer

**FITNESS TRAINER**

**COMPETITION: 24-166**
**STATUS: Auxiliary - CUPE**
**DEPARTMENT: Recreation Services**
**SALARY: $27.91 - $32.81 per hour**
**CLOSING: September 22, 2024**
- Come grow with The City of Maple Ridge Are you a team player with a “can do attitude”, excellent communication and customer service skills? We have the perfect opportunity for you_

**POSITION OVERVIEW**

Get ready to ignite your passion for fitness Join us in Maple Ridge for an exhilarating opportunity in specialized recreation work. As part of our dynamic team, you'll dive into the exciting world of assessing customers' fitness goals and crafting customized personal training and conditioning programs within our state-of-the-art recreation facility.

Picture yourself providing expert guidance and motivation as you supervise and instruct customers on a diverse array of weight and cardio equipment. Your keen eye for safety ensures everyone's experience is both exhilarating and injury-free. But that's not all - you'll also evaluate fitness levels and abilities, offering personalized support to individuals on their weight training and fitness journeys.

Here, we value initiative and independent action. While you'll follow established guidelines, your creativity and innovation will shine as you tailor programs to meet the unique needs of each customer. And don't worry - if you encounter any challenging situations, our supportive team is always there to lend a hand.

Your leadership prowess will be put to the test as you strive to achieve outstanding results. Rest assured, your efforts won't go unnoticed. Our Leaders are committed to recognizing and rewarding your contributions to our vibrant community.

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**

Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by a diploma or certification program in community recreation, leadership and/or sports science, and sound related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**
- Sound knowledge of the principles, practices and objectives of individual weight training and fitness programs and of the various types of weight training equipment.
- Sound knowledge of current personal training industry standards and methods of practice.
- Sound knowledge of applicable policies, regulations and rules governing the work performed.
- Working knowledge of the principals of anatomy and physiology as it applies to the work performed.
- Ability to oversee weight room and recreational gym operations when leading an individual or group training session.
- Working knowledge of fitness equipment machines and ability to do assessment and minor repairs.
- Ability to evaluate individual’s fitness levels, develop individual weight training and fitness programs, and provide advice and guidance relative to health and fitness matters.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts and deal tactfully and diplomatically with a variety of customers.
- Ability to prepare and maintain correspondence, records and reports.
- Ability to present ideas and view points effectively both orally and in writing.
- Skill in the operation of a variety of equipment used in programs for health, wellness and fitness facilities.

**LICENCES AND CERTIFICATES**
- BC Recreation and Park Association Basic Fitness Leaders - Weight Training (or equivalent).
- BC Recreation and Park Association Personal Trainer Certification (or equivalent).
- Standard First Aid Certificate.
- CPR/AED Certification.
- Criminal Record Check.

**HOURS OF WORK**

This is an auxiliary position with no ongoing schedule of hours.

**EQUITY STATEMENT**

**WHAT WE OFFER YOU**

The City of Maple Ridge is a great place to work with competitive compensation packages that include the Municipal Pension Plan, a strong employee wellness program and the opportunity for professional career growth and professional development. If you want to help shape a growing community in a municipality that strives for service excellence, then this is the position for you.
- _**_We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted._