We are looking for someone that has experience, or a keen interest, in training with Functional Fitness and/or CrossFit Methodology, who fits our culture, our vision, and our values.

Our ideal candidate is someone who is dedicated, hard-working, great with people, and wants to be a part of a strong team.

Please visit https://www.forgevalleyfitness.com/ for more information about our culture, vision and values.

About the position:

We are looking to fill two positions. One is a full time morning staff member, and the other is a part-time afternoon staff member to grow into a full-time position. A FULL-FOCUS mindset is required at all times.

We know that the best way to make a career out of being a coach is through a combination of personal training, group classes, and taking on responsibilities outside of coaching like programming, client management, events, social media, etc. A part-time coach will commit approximately 10 hours/week on shadowing and coaching on the floor, and a full-time coach will commit approximately 20-25 hours/week coaching on the floor.

Minimum Requirements:
- Recognized Personal Training Certification or CrossFit Experience
- Experience with the Olympic Lifts (Power Cleans is the minimum - willing to train the right candidate)
- Team Player - Humble, Welcomes Feedback
- Understands and is driven by the Forge Valley Fitness mission and vision
- Understands and lives by Forge Valley Fitness Core Values
- Your role as a coach and a leader in our community must come before your own training
- Lives locally or can easily relocate

Key Responsibilities:
- Coach all scheduled group classes (4-6 per week on a full-time schedule)
- Coach personal training sessions for 5-15 hours per week
- Perform new client consultations and intake sessions
- Actively manage and retain clients memberships via our Coach for Life system




- Contribute to the business media of Forge Valley Fitness via blogs, media posts, etc.
- Attend networking functions within Vernon
- Attend and actively participate in weekly coach’s meetings and coach’s development sessions
- Never ending pursuit of coaching excellence via continued education, coach’s development sessions, and 1-on-1 coach’s evaluations.
- Participate (as a member) in Forge Valley Fitness group classes at least 2x/week minimum.
- Eventually take on a role outside of coaching. Social media, programming, front desk, sales, marketing, etc.

Additional Expectations:
- Forge Valley Fitness (and the role as a full-time coach) is a top priority in your life.
- Adhere to Forge Valley Fitness core values inside and outside of the gym (including social media)
- Push towards excellence each day
- Be an open source of communication. No gossip.
- Actively participate in all FVF hosted coach’s development sessions and 1-on-1 coach’s development sessions
- Help set up, clean up, and run events such as in-house competitions, and parties
- Continued education and never-ending pursuit of coaching excellence

Compensation and Benefits:
*This is a performance based position paid via commission (%) of retained membership fees, personal training sessions and programming packages*
- Income potential: $30,000-$80,000+
- Paid vacation and sick time via class trades
- All retail and supplements at our wholesale cost
- Continuing Education credit of 50% on approved courses upon completion

Job Types: Permanent, Part-time, Apprenticeship, Full-time

Pay: $30,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Flexible schedule
- On-site gym
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Work from home

Application question(s):

- Are you local within the Okanagan region?
- Are you familiar with performing and coaching Olympic Weightlifting?

Experience:

- Coaching: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Functional Fitness Coach (Vernon)
🏢 Forge Valley Fitness
📍 Vernon