Westside Recreation Centre is a world‑class facility based on a lifestyle concept. Since 2000, we have been providing families with high quality and accessible recreation facilities, programs and services. A Fitness Consultant is responsible for providing exceptional customer service, member interaction & monitoring the fitness floor. The Fitness Shift Leader has the same responsibilities as the Fitness Consultant and is also responsible for their productivity & supervision of the consultants while on shift. This is a dual role including one Fitness Shift Leader shift and four Fitness Consultant shifts.
The primary responsibilities for the Fitness Consultant role include but are not limited to:
- Meet and greet members
- Supervise and ensure proper use of all fitness equipment and area
- Provide orientations to equipment suitable to members’ needs
- Providing orientations to youth age 10-15
- Provide current, secure and reliable Health & Wellness information to members
- Conduct fitness assessments
- Light cleaning and basic maintenance of fitness equipment
- Respond to emergency and first aid situations
- Knowledge of fitness classes/programs currently being offered
- Assisting with set up/clean‑up of gymnasiums, multi‑purpose rooms and fitness studios
The additional responsibilities for the Fitness Shift Leader role include but are not limited to:
- Assist in overseeing operations of the Fitness Department
- Responsible for overseeing Fitness Consultant productivity
- Responsible for day to day administrative tasks when supervisor is not on shift (ex. Coordinating break times)
- Ensure Fitness Consultants are multi‑tasking when patrolling the Fitness Area (balancing weights, organizing equipment, interacting with members)
- Delegate extra tasks to Fitness Consultants
- Help initiate steps for staff coverage when someone calls in sick, etc.
- Take lead role when member complaints or concerns arise
- Take lead role during fire alarms and possible evacuations
Work Term:
- Year‑Round Full‑Time Hourly Position Available (Sunday‑Thursday)
- Mon/Thu 1-9pm, Tue/Wed 5:15-10:15pm (Fitness Consultant)
Westside provides a competitive wage and benefits package (including but not limited to health and dental, RRSP matching and health spending account).
Qualifications/Skills Required:
- Completed BKin (or equivalent degree) or Exercise Science Diploma/Personal Fitness Trainer Diploma
- Must have current Alberta Approved First Aid training agency – CSA Standard Z1210-17 Intermediate First Aid
- At least 1‑year experience working in a fitness/recreation setting
- At‑least 1‑year of supervisory experience in any industry
- AFLCA (personal training or group exercise)/Can‑Fit Pro Certification (PTS or FIS) would be an asset
- CPT or CSCS Certification would be an asset
Closing Date: Open until a suitable candidate has been found