JOB TITLE: Personal Trainer

DEPARTMENT:  Community Services

JOB STATUS & DURATION:  Part-time, seasonal and temporary

HOURS OF WORK:  variable hours; 24 hours per week

LOCATION: UNDEFINED

HOURLY RATE:  $25.30

POSTING DATE:  February 1, 2023

CLOSING DATE:  June 30, 2023

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Reporting to the Recreation Programmer/Recreation Coordinator, this role is responsible for planning, organizing and delivering a high quality program that is stimulating and enjoyable for all participants. Responsible for the safety and well-being of registered participants and clients at all times.

• Develop fitness programs to meet participants’ specific needs and goals
• Deliver fitness programs/consultations/orientations following City of Brampton protocol
• Keep current with industry trends
• Provide a high level of front line customer service including greeting and engaging participants
• Supervise program participants and assist with fitness floor supervision to ensure safety and accident prevention
• Conduct tours of the fitness centre and promote membership opportunities
• Maintain complete vigilance while on duty and be ready to respond to any emergency situation
• Complete administrative duties in a timely manner (eg. attendance, incident/accident reports, opening and closing procedures)
• Maintain a safe and tidy program space ensuring equipment is set-up and stored appropriately
• Report all concerns, accidents and incidents to immediate supervisor for follow up and take appropriate action
• Participate in on and off site promotional and community events
• Maintain an understanding of department programs and services
• Understand, adhere to, and enforce Corporate Policies & Procedures, Confidentiality Guidelines, Emergency Procedures and Health and Safety Standards for all participants and staff
• Attend meetings/training as required
• Performs other duties as assigned

SELECTION CRITERIA:

• Minimum 18 years of age
• Certified Personal Trainer from an accredited organization
• Degree/Diploma in Physical Education/Kinesiology/Recreation considered an asset
• Current Standard First Aid / CPR C from an accredited organization, or ability to obtain within 1 month of date of hire
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills

**Preference will be given to students that have a permanent residency in Brampton.

**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

Alternate formats will be provided upon request.

Interview:  Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the button above by June 30, 2023 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted. 

As part of the application process, applicants will be invited to complete a self identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions.  Should you wish to opt out of completing the survey, please select “prefer not to answer” as a response to each question.  All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files, such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable.  The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use.

Please be advised, the City of Brampton uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e. testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the Job Competition and your application will be removed from the Competition.