Job Summary
We are seeking a qualified, passionate, and dedicated Fitness Professional to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading fitness classes and personal training sessions, educating clients on proper techniques, and providing exceptional customer service. This role requires strong leadership skills and the ability to communicate effectively with individuals of varying fitness levels.

You will begin by being added to the substitute roster, shadowing classes and training sessions and then building a class and personal training roster.

Responsibilities

- Lead engaging and effective personal training, and small-group fitness classes tailored to various skill levels.
- Provide individual coaching, corrections, and modifications to all attendees during class and training sessions.
- Build positive relationships with members and create a positive, inclusive gym culture.
- Maintain a positive and motivating environment that encourages participation.
- Manage class schedules, and ensure all equipment is clean and in valuable working condition.
- Ability to program safe and effective exercise plans for the general population, with knowledge of programming modifications for injuries and restrictions.
- Foster strong relationships with clients through excellent customer service.
- Monitor client progress and provide feedback to enhance their fitness journey.
- Collaborate with other fitness professionals to develop new programs, classes and initiatives.
- Ensure a safe and effective training experience for all participants.

Experience

- 5 years of coaching experience is preferred.
- Kinesiology, exercise science or exercise physiology degree preferred
- Registration with your governing body (BCAK, CSEP/CPT, CATA etc) is preferred
- Must have personal liability insurance and First Aid & CPR
- Strong leadership skills, coach-ability and an eagerness to learn and develop skills, the ability to motivate and inspire others.
- Competent with exercise prescription for general population, prenatal/postpartum/and special populations
- Must be able to confidently and competently coach olympic lifting
- Knowledge of exercise technique, injury prevention,



and proper equipment usage.
- Passion for fitness and helping others achieve their goals.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to lead by example, demonstrate exercises, and motivate participants.

If you're committed to empowering clients and growing within a supportive community, Sweatworking Collective is the place for you.

For more details or to schedule a tour of our facility, please send your cover letter and resume to us at [email protected].

Interviews will include a 15-minute training session. Candidates will be expected to lead a 5 minute warmup and a 10 minute workout. Please be prepared to modify exercises and make suitable exercise regressions and progressions. Expect to have to coach a clean and jerk or snatch, and be able to modify for an injury, pregnancy, or mobility restriction.

Let's build a healthier community together!

About us
Sweatworking Collective is a boutique strength training studio in Vancouver. We’re built for women, trans and non-binary people at every stage of life, including youth, pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause and beyond. Our small group classes and personal training are evidence-based, welcoming and focused on helping people get strong for life.

The role
We’re looking for an experienced coach who loves women’s health, coaches with warmth and expertise, and wants to grow their own client base. You’ll coach classes and clients, run consultations, and help new members find the right program. The more clients you build, the more hours you work.

What you’ll do

- Coach small group strength classes and 1:1 personal training clients
- Modify and progress exercises in real time for pregnancy, postpartum, arthritis, mobility limitations and injury




- Run consultations with prospective members and sell training packages and memberships
- Grow and keep your own roster of clients
- Use software such as Everfit, TeamUp & Zoom
- Join our sub pool and cover classes when teammates are away

What you bring (required)

- 3+ years of personal training and small group coaching experience
- Degree in kinesiology, exercise science or health sciences
- Confidence running consultations and converting them into sales
- A self-starter who’s motivated to build a business within our studio
- Current First Aid and CPR
- Your own professional liability insurance
- Regular availability for early mornings (6 to 9am) 1 weekend day
- A growth mindset and a coaching style that makes every client feel welcome

Nice to have

- Pre/postnatal training certification
- Olympic weightlifting experience or credential
- BCAK or CSEP registration
- Strength and conditioning certification (CSCS or equivalent)

What we offer

- Tiered pay with clear criteria for moving up
- Unlimited earning potential through your own client growth
- A supportive, collaborative team of highly qualified coaches
- Structured onboarding with shadowing and co-teaching before your first solo class
- A fully equipped boutique studio on West Broadway which you can use during off-peak times.

Our hiring process

- Application review
- 15-minute phone screen
- Interview, including coaching & consultation role-play
- Paid audition class
- Reference checks and offer

How to apply
Send your resume and cover letter to [email protected] with “Coach Application” in the subject line. In your cover letter, tell us:

- A bit about yourself and your training philosophy
- Why you want to work with Sweatworking Collective
- How you’ve grown a client base before, and how you’d add to our team

We review applications on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Types: Part-time, Freelance

Pay: $30.00-$50.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Flexible schedule
- On-site gym
- On-site parking

Experience:

- Coaching: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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