The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Districts 5 and 6.
Position Description
The University of Calgary's Active Living department invites applcations for a part-time personal trainer to join our team. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about health and fitness and has a passion for helping others.
The successful candidate will have:
- Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, Physical Education, or related degree
- A Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) Certified Personal Trainer designation or Clinical Exercise Physiologist designation (or an equivalent certification)
- An additional National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification considered an asset
- At least three years' experience working directly with clients
- Group Fitness coaching experience
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C certifications
- Strong communication, customer service, and time management skills
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Teams, Excel and Word
- Experience working with Simpleset considered an asset
The personal trainer will:
- Administer fitness appraisals following CSEP protocols
- Be proficient in designing and implementing training programs for a wide variety of clientele (general population, athletic, youth, and chronic conditions)
- Work in both one-on-one and in small group settings (up to 14 clients) to help clients achieve their health and fitness goals
- Be professional, punctual, and reliable
- Be responsible for confirming client bookings and managing your own calendar
- Be available to work flexible hours, especially evenings and weekends
- Demonstrate Active Living's values: integrity, respect, engagement, inclusion, distinction, and wellbeing
The successful candidate will be required to work evenings and weekends. Total hours will vary dependent on client referrals, starting between 6-10 hours/ week with opportunities to grow quickly.
Salary: Will be based on qualifications and experience
Contact:
Please send cover letters, resumes, and/or inquiries to Rachel Hall
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (403) 220-4374
Applicants will be accepted until a candidate is chosen to fill the role.
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of Eyes High, committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion ([email protected]) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources ([email protected]).
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)
Additional Information
This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the X Job Family, Phase X.
To find out more about management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Management and Staff Careers website.
The University strongly recommends all faculty and staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
About the University of Calgary
The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of Eyes High, committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion ([email protected]) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources ([email protected]).
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
