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Coordinator, Personal and Group Fitness -Faculty of Kinesiology

Job ID: 33221
Location: Main Campus
Updated November 12, 2024

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The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Districts 5 and 6.

Description

The Active Living in the Faculty of Kinesiology is currently seeking a Full-time Coordinator, Personal and Group Fitness .

The University of Calgary's Active Living department is one of the largest and most diverse recreation departments based on a North American campus. Active Living has a team of 40 full time and up to 600 part time staff. On an annual basis our staff handle 47,000 registrations in over 75 recreational and sporting activities and provide facility access to over a million users to our facilities: North America's largest Outdoor Centre with climbing and bouldering walls, a gymnastics centre, an Olympic sized pool, a fitness centre with 200 m track, Canada's largest university racquet centre, five gymnasiums and access to the Olympic Oval. The Outdoor Centre also provides its students and community over 16,000 outdoor equipment rental orders each year. Active Living's vision is to enrich our community by providing exceptional experiences through our facilities, programs, and services fostering lifelong active living for all.

The Health and Wellness unit offers a wide range of programs and services to support individuals in the attainment of an improved quality of life and optimal health. Programs and facilities in this area include fitness centres, personal and group fitness, and adapted and rehabilitative programming.  Facilities and programming are available to students, faculty and staff, and the general public. The area is led by a team of health professionals that include Clinical Exercise Physiologists, Certified Personal Trainers, and Kinesiologists.

The Personal and Group Fitness portfolio includes responsibilities to two areas: Group Fitness classes; and Personal and Group Training.

The Group Fitness programs offer a variety of instructor-led group exercise classes, with 20-30 sections typically scheduled per term.

The Personal and Group Training programs offer several different services, including personal and group training, fitness assessments, and program design, all delivered by part-time certified coaches, designed to help participants make healthy modifications to their lifestyle in a supportive environment.

This position reports to the Manager, Health and Wellness. This position is based on a Monday to Friday, 7 hours per day work week, though there will be times when hours may be required on weekends or evenings. Peak periods run September to April with planning ongoing throughout the year.

This position may involve moderate physical demands in relation to exercise demonstration and client interaction.
 

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

  • Coordinate and supervise the Personal and Group Fitness Program areas, including Group Fitness, Personal and Group Training, and Healthy U
  • Direct the delivery of the Personal and Group Fitness Programs, ensuring a consistent and high standard in all programming
  • Responsible for the planning, development, scheduling, programming, and marketing of the programs, staying on-trend and ensuring programming is appropriate for the market
  • Analyze participation data to make informed decisions on program planning
  • Hire, supervise, train, and schedule qualified part-time personal trainers and instructors under the guidance of the Manager, Health and Wellness
  • Assign and oversee operational tasks and projects to hourly staff if needed
  • Provide regular professional development opportunities for staff
  • Undertake on-going learning and professional development
  • Provide support to instructors by occasionally stepping in to teach and instruct personal and group training sessions
  • Structure fitness consultations and assessments that follow CSEP protocols
  • Ensure accurate and up to date client records are kept as per Risk Management and/or CSEP standards
  • Ensure safe upkeep of related program equipment
  • Communicate thoroughly and regularly meet with the Manager, Health and Wellness
  • Conduct new client consultations, processing the intake of new clients with the assistance of Client Services
  • Screen new clients using the GAQ tool and provide appropriate recommendations and referrals using CSEP protocols
  • Ensure a high standard of customer service is maintained among all program staff
  • Develop and maintain key relationships between staff, trainers, and all client groups
  • Develop and maintain solid relationships with Active Living staff and experts
  • Collaborate with the Manager, Health & Wellness to develop and maintain balanced budgets
  • Regularly update department forecasts utilizing participant data
  • Complete purchases of small equipment and supplies
  • Maintain an equipment replacement plan in consultation with the Manager, Health and Wellness
     

Qualifications / Requirements:

  • University degree in Kinesiology or related program
  • Current Intermediate (Standard) First Aid, CPR-C and cardiac defibrillator certification
  • Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology ¿ Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) (or equivalent) certification in good standing
  • Other exercise and fitness certifications an asset
  • 5 years supervisory experience in a similar position
  • Experience supervising and motivating an effective team
  • Demonstrated experience in creating and building a high performing class schedule
  • Skill in analyzing overall program performance and evaluating outcomes and results
  • Strong organizational, communication (verbal and written), and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to negotiate difficult situations and to build positive relationships with colleagues, clients, and other stakeholders
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook)
     

Application Deadline: November 11, 2024

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Specialist / Advisor Job Family, Phase 2.

For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Management and Staff Careers website

About the University of Calgary

UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy 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]).

Do you have most but not all the qualifications? Research show that women, racialized and visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At UCalgary we are committed to achieving equitable, diverse, inclusive and accessible employment practices and workplaces and encourage you to apply if you believe you are right for this role. 

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

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