Kinesiology / Strength & Conditioning Coach – Mentorship & Development

Performance Institute | Burnaby, BC

Performance Institute is a progressive, sport-specific, personal training, and active rehabilitation facility located in Burnaby, BC. We work with a broad range of clientele, from general fitness enthusiasts and active rehabilitation clients to some of Canada’s top athletes, as well as actors and other public figures.

Training at Performance Institute includes personal training, semi-private small-group training, active rehabilitation, and team training. Past and current clientele highlights include the Vancouver Whitecaps, national-level wheelchair athletes, some of Canada’s elite figure skaters, Hugh Jackman, Amanda Peet, David Duchovny, and Zac Efron.

Our Strength & Conditioning Trainers work in a highly engaging, collaborative environment where coaches are expected to continually learn, develop their skills, and support one another.

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive, personable, reliable and highly motivated Junior Kinesiologist / Strength & Conditioning Trainer who is looking to gain hands-on industry experience with the long-term goal of progressing into a full member of our coaching staff.

This is a mentorship and development position, not simply a part-time gym job. The successful candidate will initially work alongside our experienced coaches, learning the Performance Institute approach to assessment, exercise selection, coaching, program progression, and client experience. As competency and confidence develop, the successful candidate will gradually take on greater independence.

The ideal candidate is a morning person, enjoys working with people, is passionate about strength and conditioning, general fitness, injury rehabilitation and sport-specific training, and is genuinely interested in pursuing a career in coaching.

We are particularly interested in candidates who are currently completing a post-secondary degree in Kinesiology or a related field, or who have relevant education, certifications and coaching experience.

This role is ideal for someone who:

- Is highly coachable and genuinely enjoys learning
- Takes initiative and looks for ways to contribute
- Is dependable and follows through on commitments
- Is comfortable asking questions and receiving feedback
- Has strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Enjoys working with a wide variety of people, not just athletes
- Wants to build a long-term career in strength & conditioning, kinesiology or personal training
- Can commit to developing with Performance Institute over the longer term

Because this position involves a significant investment in mentorship and career development, the successful applicant must be able to commit to a minimum one-year term. For candidates currently completing their degree, a longer-term commitment of approximately two years is strongly preferred.

Schedule & Hours

Most Likely Regular shifts:

- Tuesday: 5:40 am – 9:30 am
- Thursday: 5:40 am – 9:30 am

We are also looking for someone who has the flexibility and willingness to occasionally provide additional early-morning coverage for trainer vacation, illness, or other staffing needs. Additional shifts may also become available as the candidate progresses.

Reliability and punctuality are particularly important for this role.

Development Pathway

Your progression will be based on demonstrated competency, confidence, and readiness rather than simply time in the position.

Initial Development — Shadowing & Assistant Coaching

Initially, you will:

- Shadow a variety of Performance Institute training sessions
- Learn how our coaches assess, coach and communicate with clients
- Progress into an assistant role working alongside senior training staff




- Become familiar with Performance Institute strength & conditioning protocols and program templates in TrueCoach
- Assist with implementing established programs
- Learn to interpret, record and communicate session details in TrueCoach
- Practice exercise coaching, cueing, regressions and progressions under the guidance of senior coaches
- Learn our standards for client experience, safety, cleanliness and professionalism

Progression Toward Independent Coaching

As competency develops, you will gradually progress toward functioning as an independent fill-in Strength & Conditioning Coach.

This may include

- Coaching 2–3 clients at a time in our semi-private training environment
- Prescribing and coaching exercises using established Performance Institute protocols
- Adapting exercises and programs appropriately to individual client needs
- Providing effective coaching cues, regressions and progressions
- Working independently when senior trainers are booked or away on RTO
- Taking on occasional additional shifts, including weekend hours, as available
- Continuing to develop your coaching skills through ongoing mentorship and feedback

The longer-term goal is for the successful candidate to progress toward working with 3–5 clients at a time in our small-group semi-private training sessions, as well as potentially personal training, active rehabilitation and team training.

General Coaching Responsibilities

As you progress within the role, responsibilities may include:

- Prepare and continually develop exercise programs specific to individual client goals, primarily using established Performance Institute protocols
- Encourage and motivate clients to make sustainable progress toward their health and fitness goals
- Observe movement, identify opportunities for improvement, and provide appropriate coaching cues, regressions and progressions
- Demonstrate and monitor safe exercise technique and appropriate equipment use
- Work with clients of all ages and backgrounds
- Participate in semi-private small-group training, personal training, active rehabilitation and team training as appropriate to your qualifications and experience
- Provide general fitness and wellness guidance within your scope of practice and Performance Institute protocols
- Use Performance Institute equipment, systems and technology, including TrueCoach and Mindbody
- Adapt to delivering semi-private small-group training through Zoom when required
- Act as a positive role model and contribute to strong team relationships
- Support the coaching team in achieving Performance Institute objectives

Member Experience & Team Contribution

Every member interaction is an important part of the Performance Institute experience.

You will be expected to:

- Provide exceptional customer service to members and guests
- Build positive, professional relationships with clients and team members
- Contribute to a clean, organized and professional training environment
- Participate in cleaning and sanitization between training blocks
- Engage in Performance Institute community initiatives and annual fundraisers, including our November Train the Trainer Cancer Fundraiser
- Participate in ongoing professional development and team learning
- Perform additional duties as assigned

Active Rehabilitation For candidates who have completed their Kinesiology degree and meet the requirements to perform active rehabilitation work, responsibilities may eventually include:

- Prescribing,



teaching and progressing exercise appropriate to a client's rehabilitation needs
- Writing reports when necessary
- Educating clients on pain management and safely performing appropriate daily activities
- Professionally communicating with physicians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, ICBC/insurance adjusters and lawyers as appropriate

Active rehabilitation responsibilities will be assigned according to education, qualifications, experience and scope of practice.

Working Conditions

- Professional, air-conditioned gym environment
- Regular standing and walking throughout training shifts
- Ability to demonstrate exercises and safely handle training equipment
- Comfortable working around a variety of gym machinery and equipment
- Clean and well-maintained training environment

QualificationsRequired Education & Experience
- Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology or a related field
- Minimum 1 year of personal training, coaching or relevant exercise experience
- Personal strength/weight-room experience
- Experience working with a variety of clientele
- Current CPR/First Aid certification
- Appropriate professional liability insurance

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients and team members
- Ability to listen carefully, ask appropriate questions and accept feedback
- Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately maintain records
- Basic computer skills, including browser navigation, software interaction and data entry
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office
- Ability to handle complex or stressful situations with professionalism and composure
- Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships
- Ability to recognize, analyze and solve problems
- Ability to plan and work toward short- and long-term goals
- Strong coaching skills and an interest in continually improving exercise instruction and movement coaching

Assets
- BCAK membership
- CSCS certification
- Previous experience in strength & conditioning, personal training or active rehabilitation
- Experience working with athletes
- Personal experience as an athlete
- Marketing or content-creation experience
- Additional coaching or movement-related skills such as Olympic lifting, yoga, spinning, etc.

What We Offer
- Hands-on mentorship from experienced Strength & Conditioning and Kinesiology professionals
- A structured pathway toward becoming an independent Performance Institute coach
- Exposure to a diverse range of clients, including athletes and active rehabilitation clients
- Opportunities to develop skills in semi-private training, personal training, active rehabilitation and team training
- Collaborative and supportive coaching environment
- Supplements at cost
- Family and friends discounts
- Free use of the Performance Institute facility and group training sessions when not working
- Initial 6-month review and annual performance reviews
- Opportunities for additional training hours and increased responsibility as skills and availability develop
- Extended health benefits become available after completion of the initial 12-month probationary period once the trainer has progressed to a regular schedule of 20 hours per week

If you're looking for a place where you can learn from experienced coaches, develop real-world coaching skills, and build toward a career in strength & conditioning, we'd love to hear from you.

Successful applicant must sign a minimum one-year contract.

Job Types: Permanent, Part-time

Pay: $18.25-$23.00 per hour

Benefits

- Casual dress
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Experience:
- personal training: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Kinesiology / Strength & Conditioning Coach – Mentorship & Development (Burnaby)
🏢 Performance Institute
📍 Burnaby