Floor Tech / Personal Trainer - Sackville Sports Stadium

Floor Tech / Personal Trainer - Sackville Sports Stadium

Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for casual positions of Floor Tech / Personal Trainer at the Sackville Sports Stadium, in the Recreation Programming division of Parks & Recreation.

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous / Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.

Under the direction of the Client & Services Coordinator and the Fitness Centre Specialist, the Floor Tech / Personal Trainer is primarily responsible for ensuring the Fitness Centre is member ready in a welcoming, safe, clean, and organized environment. The trainer is also responsible for determining the safest and most effective program activities for members.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides friendly, quality customer service to both internal and external clients.
• Remains up-to-date on all information regarding policies, procedures, and programs, including information communicated through email by other departments.
• Responds to member concerns. Resolves customer concerns or complaints within scope of responsibility. Channels concerns to appropriate person. Follows up on concerns.
• Assess the needs of clients in respect to their health, abilities, fitness goals, interests etc.
• Design safe training routines to meet client’s needs within the scope of practice.
• Assist, encourage, and educate clients on how to use the fitness equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
• Take up opportunities and show commitment to what they want to achieve.
• Deliver Stadium Smart Sessions ensuring completion of the program and appropriate follow-up with the clients.
• Keep current on trends relevant to fitness, personal training.
• Aware at all times of the activity in the Fitness Centre and ensuring all policies and procedures are being followed by members.
• Work as a team member ensuring the Fitness Centre is member ready (welcoming, safe, clean, organized environment).
• Ensure Fitness Centre is tidy, clean, and safe. Complete all cleaning duties, check operation and mechanics of equipment, and report any damaged equipment or safety issues.
• Books Fitness Centre consultations appointments and place reminder calls regarding appointments as needed.
• Dispenses items from First Aid Kit and reports low inventory.
• Completes incident, medical and emergency forms as required.
• Communicates and participates in special events and promotions.
• Other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Must have completed Grade 12 or the equivalent and have current Personal Training Certification or Resistance Trainer Leader Certification, CPR C / AED.
• Must have previous experience as Personal Trainer / Trainer.
• Two (2) years previous Customer Service experience.

Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities

• Strong customer service skills with knowledge of communications, public relations and customer service principles.
• Thorough knowledge of training techniques, motivation techniques and safety practices.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing; organize and manage time effectively, work effectively in a team environment or independently.
• Attend annual conferences to receive continuing education credits for industry standards.

Security Clearance Requirements: Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.

Please note – Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job specific knowledge. Candidates, who are selected for testing, may be tested in a group setting, scheduled at the employer’s discretion.

WORK STATUS : Casual, part-time

HOURS OF WORK : Flexible, up to 40 hours per week.

SALARY : $20.20 - $36.20 per hour dependent on position

CLOSING DATE : Applications will be received up to 11:59 pm on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.