Personal Trainer

Job Summary

The City of Pickering is seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join our team in the role of Personal Trainer.
The successful incumbent is responsible for maintaining current knowledge of all relevant information on fitness and wellness programs in order to provide Personal Training services. The incumbent trains and responds to enquiries and recommend appropriate physical activity and/or programs for patrons.
Light to moderate physical exertion in the performance of fitness training and instruction is required.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conducts fitness appraisals as per CSEP PATH protocols.
• Designs and conducts personal training programs as per accepted standards of practice.
• Counsels participants in matters concerning personal fitness and fitness-related programs.
• Maintains accurate, current and confidential participant records.
• Prescribes safe and effective exercise routines for clients in various states of health and demonstrates the correct use of equipment and programs.
• Writes progress reports on patrons for rehabilitation consultants.
• Promotes personal training services through personal contact and demonstrations at special fitness events. Promotes other activities, programs and services offered by the Corporation.
• Compiles reports and attends meetings, as required.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Additional secondary responsibilities may apply and will be outlined in the Job Description, which will be provided to candidates selected for an interview.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess or are currently working towards post secondary degree/diploma in physical education, kinesiology or a related field from a recognized institution.
• CSEP – Certified Personal Trainer, Clinical Exercise Physiologist or equivalent Personal Training certification.
• Two years of progressive fitness related work experience.
• Must be medically and physically fit to perform the duties of the position.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, organization, communication (verbal and written in English) and customer service skills.
• Must be willing to work irregular hours, on holidays and on weekends.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to plan, develop and deliver short and long range fitness strategies and programs.
• Excellent current knowledge of medical terms and conditions and the ability to apply that knowledge to prescribe safe and effective exercise routines.
• Ability to work independently and achieve results on own initiative under minimum supervision.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of personal computers and Windows based computer applications.
• Must possess current Standard First Aid (within 2 years of date of issue), Basic Rescuer CPR- C Certificates (within 1 year of date of issue), and Defibrillator certification (within 1 year of date of issue).
• Must be prepared to undergo Vulnerable Sector Screening as a condition of employment.