Role Overview The Junior Coach & Community Coordinator supports the coaching team while helping deliver an exceptional member experience. This position is designed as an entry point into the Move Strong coaching team, providing mentorship, hands-on experience, and progressive responsibility for individuals interested in developing into professional coaches. The role is particularly well suited for Kinesiology students or recent graduates who are interested in pursuing a long-term career in coaching, health, fitness, and member development.

In addition to coaching development, this role supports community engagement, content creation, and operational standards that contribute to the overall success of the business.

Future Opportunity

This role is designed to develop future Move Strong coaches. Individuals who demonstrate strong coaching ability, professionalism, reliability, and alignment with Move Strong's values may have the opportunity to progress into a Coach role with increased responsibilities and compensation.

As Move

Strong continues to grow, we anticipate opportunities for expanded coaching hours and full-time coaching positions. While progression timelines will vary based on individual performance and business needs, this role is intended to provide a pathway toward a long-term coaching career within Move Strong.

Coaching

Development ~12 hrs/week The primary focus of this role is coaching development through observation, mentorship, and practical experience to develop and grow into a confident, capable, and professional Move Strong Coach. Shadow and assist coaching staff during classes

Support programs including Age Strong, Define Basics, Signature, Foundations, HYROX, Metcon, and Functional Movement Screens

Assist with class setup and teardown

Observe coaching techniques, member interactions, and cueing strategies

Learn Move Strong coaching systems, standards, and programming philosophy

Participate in coaching development and mentorship opportunities





Progress toward independent coaching responsibilities Community & Member Support ~8 hrs/week Contribute to an exceptional member experience and strengthen community engagement. Hospitality is crucial and a key piece in our member retention strategy. Welcome members and guests

Support onboarding and first visits

Assist members with questions and facility navigation

Support gym challenges, events, and community initiatives

Build positive relationships with members

Help create a welcoming, energetic, and supportive environment Content & Brand Support ~6 hrs/week Help tell the Move Strong story and strengthen brand awareness within the community. Capture photos and video during classes, events, and community activities

Create and organize content for approval

Assist with social media scheduling and content execution

Create Instagram stories and member highlights

Identify opportunities to showcase member success stories and community culture

Support the Move Strong marketing calendar and brand standards Facility Standards & Operations ~4 hrs/week Maintain a safe, clean, professional, and welcoming training environment — everyone pitches in here. Follow facility cleaning and maintenance protocols

Maintain training areas and equipment

Reset equipment and spaces between classes as needed

Maintain cleanliness of bathrooms and common areas

Report maintenance concerns or facility issues

Support overall operational standards Key Performance Indicators Coaching Development Completion of coaching development hours

Demonstrated improvement in coaching skills

Progression toward independent coaching responsibilities

Ability to apply Move Strong coaching standards Member Experience Positive member interactions





Support of onboarding experiences

Contribution to member engagement and retention Content & Brand Support Consistent contribution to content creation

Quality and professionalism of content

Support of marketing initiatives and brand standards Facility Standards Completion of facility responsibilities

Adherence to operational standards

Positive member feedback regarding facility cleanliness and organization What We're Looking For Required Qualifications Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a Kinesiology program or closely related field

Strong interest in strength training, movement, health, and coaching

Desire to pursue coaching as a profession and continue developing coaching skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Positive, team-oriented attitude

Reliable, qualified, and accountable

Comfortable receiving feedback and applying it to improve

Ability to represent Move Strong professionally both inside and outside the facility Preferred Qualifications Personal Training Certification (or working toward one)

CPR / First Aid Certification

Experience participating in strength training, athletics, coaching, or sport

Experience working with people in a leadership, customer service, teaching, or mentoring capacity

Interest in content creation and social media Role Flexibility Disclaimer This is intended to outline the general nature and responsibilities of the role and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or expectations associated with the position.

Move Strong

Inc. reserves the right to modify, assign, remove, or adjust duties, responsibilities, operational needs, schedules, and role expectations as required to support business operations, team development, and organizational growth. Role responsibilities and expectations may evolve over time at the discretion of Move Solid Inc. to align with the ongoing needs and growth of the business.

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📌 Junior Coach & Community Coordinator (Waterloo)
🏢 Move Strong
📍 Waterloo