Personal Trainer

Organization Overview:

At Vivo we are a charitable enterprise on a mission to raise healthier generations in Calgary and beyond. We want Canadians of all ages to achieve their optimal health at home, school, work and play. We’re creating local, evidence-based solutions to support individuals and whole communities be more active and connected by charting a course to make 10% shifts - shifts in people’s lifestyles, shifts in the care and design of communities and shifts in decision making at organizational and government levels.

With the support of new experiences and innovative built environments created with and for the community, their success stories will be proof of our mission in action. They’ll serve as powerful motivation for others, in Calgary and across the nation, to make their own changes for life.

Reports to: Fitness & Training Manager

Role: Provide technical strength and conditioning expertise specific to customers’ needs while delivering an engaging and satisfying customer experience for their clients with the goal to help instill healthy lifestyle behaviors.

Responsibilities:

Training

• Provide technical strength and conditioning expertise specific to customers’ needs
• Lead participants in effective and well-planned training sessions
• Ensure proper mechanics are being practiced by clients

Administrative

• Consult client and customize programs to meet their specific needs
• Administer an initial consultation with all clients to determine needs and program goals
• Maintain technical standards: i.e. Consent forms, customer evaluations, etc.
• Set-up and take down of equipment to ensure your training sessions are ready
• Promptly complete administrative tasks related to tracking client sessions, collecting payments, and inputting time in payroll.

Overall

• Manage and report to the Manager any problems, concerns or emergencies that arise during your sessions.
• Exercise safety awareness and practices including administering First Aid and/or CPR as required.
• Assist the Manager with the evaluation of the program by providing feedback and recommendations for improvement in processes for training.
• Liaise with other trainers to gain insight on providing the best programs for clients.
• Maintain a professional appearance at all times (i.e. wear uniform and name tag at all times).
• Ability to gain your own clientele and sell your services effectively.

Sessions include:

• Weekends, early mornings, mid-day and evenings
• Attend In-services and meetings with supervisors or clients as requested.
• Personal Trainers will have the opportunity to pick up shifts teaching classes or working in the Fitness Centre to assist with building client relationships and supporting the growth of Vivo’s Personal Training Services.

Qualifications:

Education / Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, Movement Science or related field is recommended. Consideration may be given to candidates holding a PFT diploma, canfitpro PTS, ACE or AFLCA/Fitness Alberta.
• CPR C (recertified within one year) and Standard First Aid (recertified within 3 years) – required before employment can commence.
• Valid Police Information Check (PIC) with vulnerable sector search – needs to be completed 2 months prior to starting.
• Additional certifications and evidence of continuing education are an asset (for example; CSEP – Certified Personal Trainer or CSEP – Certified Exercise Physiologist, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), NCCP Olympic Weightlifting, Kettlebell, TRX, Injury Rehabilitation)