Fitness Technician III

The Fitness Technician III at Millennium Place is responsible for overseeing and supporting the daily operations at the facility's wellness centre. This position will collaborate with the Fitness Technician IV to provide guests an excellent experience. They will demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills while using their wellness centre knowledge to create exceptional experiences for guests, team members, and RPC workgroups.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Together with the Fit Tech IV, ensures the successful operation of the Millennium Place Wellness Center
• Serves as the primary coordinator for equipment maintenance tracking and maintenance  
• Manages the implementation of Strathcona County personal training services
• Assists in supervising, mentoring, and training Fitness Technician I's and II's
• Helps Fitness Technician IV in delivering hourly staff training and development as well as oversees ongoing performance
• Actively engages guests, provides excellent customer service and proactively addresses concerns and feedback
• Promotes health and wellness through community partnerships and maintains excellent public relations to promote guest retention and a positive image for RPC
• Seeks out new fitness initiatives and helps to implement innovative ideas and projects
• As a member of the larger Millennium Place Full-Time team, the Fitness Technician III supports other facility work areas, as needed

Qualifications and Skills:

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal communication skills both verbally and written
• Strong supervisory abilities including demonstrated leadership skills to motivate, develop high-performing teams and foster a sense of teamwork
• Excellent fitness equipment usage knowledge and extensive exercise prescription knowledge
• Extensive market knowledge in exercise equipment brands, quality, service providers and vendors
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities, manage and balance a variety of interests and objectives
• Degree in a related field with minimum of 2 years fitness experience, or Diploma in a related field with a minimum of 4 years fitness experience is required  
• Minimum of two years recreation related supervisory/leadership experience preferred
• Possessing a current CSEP-CPT or CEP designation or actively working toward obtaining one (or equivalent) is considered an asset  
• Experience with Microsoft 365, Oracle and Asset Planner considered an asset

Conditions of Employment:

• Submission of a Satisfactory Criminal Record Check
• CPR (Level C), AED and Standard First Aid required  
• Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver's licence and submission of a 5-year Driver's Abstract with less than 7 demerits  
• Ability to perform physically demanding labour as required including lifting, bending, twisting, etc.
• Ability to work Tuesday through Saturday with an evening requirement and holidays as required.

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: (depending on position)

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
  • Extended health and dental coverage    
  • Health and wellness spending account    
  • Life and disability insurance  
  • Retirement and pension programs  
  • Paid and unpaid leave programs  
  • Earned day off program
  • 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.