Fitness Technician II

This posting is for multiple hourly positions

Do you have a passion for sharing your fitness and/or kinesiology knowledge with others? Are you someone that thrives in an environment with a focus on promoting a healthy lifestyle for diverse groups of individuals?

In our wellness centers, the Fitness Technician II's monitor the wellness areas while demonstrating proper exercise form and equipment usage, as well as providing leadership and mentorship to the Fitness Technician I's. As a part of a high-performance team, you will be integral to the delivery of high-quality wellness services. You will create a supportive environment for guests as well as co-workers and supervisors and be part of a team that thrives to provide a guest service experience at the highest level. If you are seeking an incredible career opportunity to make a difference with a vibrant and dynamic Recreation, Parks and Culture team, we are looking for you

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support and mentorship to the Fitness Technician I's on advanced exercise techniques and equipment usage for guests

• Actively engaging and greet guests as they come through the wellness centre to create a comfortable environment

• Provide and educate guests on all available options, spontaneous use services such as Wellness Centre orientations and collect guest feedback/suggestions

• Provide support to supervisors by leading and developing; large scale lifestyle
  
  change
  
  programs, orientation programs, staff workshops and health related sessions

• Provide daily operational support to supervisors

• Research market trends, new equipment and other regional wellness facilities for best practices strategies

• Circulate the Wellness Centre to maintain cleanliness, organization, and conduct basic safety inspections on all Wellness Centre equipment

• Complete equipment cleaning, equipment safety checks and statistics of wellness spaces

• Assist group fitness with class set ups (stereo, equipment,
  
  etc
  
  )

• Run value added sessions and the Fit for the Future program

• Perform first aid and/or CPR when required and make sure all preventable hazards in the Wellness Centre are taken care of

• Promote community wellness events to encourage healthy active living by supporting wellness service initiatives in Strathcona County facilities

Qualifications and Skills

• Advanced knowledge and instruction experience in exercise technique and fitness equipment usage

• Strong leadership, critical thinking, verbal and written communication skills; including excellent customer service

• Ability to deal effectively with diverse groups of individuals (guests and staff) and the ability to adapt to ever changing working conditions

• Ability to work well as part of a large team, providing leadership as well as taking direction from different supervisors

• Ability to provide creative solutions for guest customer service

• Two years of experience working in wellness/fitness centres is required

• 2nd year enrollment in a Bachelor of Kinesiology or related degree, or completion of a 2-year Personal Fitness Trainer Diploma program is preferred

• CSEP, AFLCA or equivalent certifications considered an asset

• Standard First Aid, CPR (C), and AED required

• Daytime availability is required and a willingness to work evenings, weekends, and irregular hours

Conditions of Employment

• Submission of Satisfactory Criminal Record Check

• Ability to perform physical labour as part of the job duties and stand/walk for extended periods of time

Who We Are:

Strathcona County is a specialized municipality located in the heart of Alberta. Our vision is to become Canada's most livable community, where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity, respect, safety, fairness, and cooperation.

Why Join Strathcona County:

• Competitive salary and benefits package, which includes:

• Health and wellness spending account

• Employee and family assistance program

• Commitment to employee
  
  development,
  
  through internal and external training and development opportunities.

• Well-being programs and a safety culture focused on physical and psychological health in the workplace

Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months.

Strathcona County is committed to an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace that represents the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute diverse perspectives and experiences.

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