Student Fitness Centre Supervisors (Up to 4 positions) - Department of Athletics and Recreation
About the role
The Department of Athletics and Recreation is seeking motivated, professional student staff to join their Fitness Centre team. The Student Fitness Centre Supervisor plays a key role in the fitness centre, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and well-managed environment for all members. Member safety, supervision, and customer service are top priorities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervise all activities within the Fitness Centre to ensure a safe and respectful environment
- Educate members on proper equipment use and correct exercise techniques
- Monitor facility access, ensuring only members with active memberships are permitted
- Conduct routine inspections of fitness equipment and report damage or safety concerns
- Enforce facility policies, rules, and weight room etiquette
- Respond appropriately to injuries or emergency situations by following established emergency procedures
- Provide accurate information regarding hours of operation, programs, and policies
- Address and report incidents involving unsafe or inappropriate behaviour
- Clean and sanitize fitness equipment daily
- Attend mandatory orientations, training sessions, and staff meetings
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Fitness and Wellness Coordinator
Note: This position requires standing for extended periods and involves physical labour. (lifting bars, plates, etc.)
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be a current UPEI student
- Preference given to students enrolled in the UPEI Kinesiology program (not mandatory)
- Strong working knowledge of fitness centre equipment
- Basic understanding of health, fitness, and exercise principles
- Professional demeanor: reliable, respectful, well-prepared, and approachable
- Excellent customer service skills with a positive, energetic attitude
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills
- Availability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Current CPR/AED and WHMIS certification, or willingness to obtain certification at personal expense
Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.
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About University of Prince Edward Island
Established in 1969, the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is a comprehensive public liberal arts university in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, with roots in its founding institutions, Prince of Wales College (est. 1834) Saint Dunstan's University (est. 1855).
The only university in the province, UPEI offers a wide range of programs and degrees within the faculties of Arts; Business; Education; Graduate Studies; Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies; Nursing; Science; Sustainable Design Engineering; and Veterinary Medicine. Home to Canada Research Chairs, a UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability, endowed and sponsored research chairs, and 3M National Teaching Fellows, UPEI comprises a community of talented and dedicated faculty and staff who provide exceptional learning experiences to Canadian and international students under their tutelage.
In addition to its main campus in Charlottetown, UPEI has established the Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation in St. Peter's Bay, PEI. The University also has an international campus in Cairo, Egypt, offering degrees in business administration, mathematical and computational sciences, and sustainable design engineering. It also has postsecondary exchange programs with universities in numerous countries. As well, post-secondary students in Asia, Africa, and Europe can earn certain UPEI degrees, based on the University's curriculum and rigorous educational standards, while living in their home countries.
With millions of dollars in scholarships, international exchange and experiential learning opportunities, expanding professional and graduate programs, and outstanding student-faculty interaction, UPEI offers students an educational experience designed to help them reach their potential as future leaders.
The interim President and Vice-Chancellor is Dr. Greg Keefe. The Chancellor is the Honourable Catherine Callbeck.
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Student Fitness Centre Supervisors (Up to 4 positions) - Department of Athletics and Recreation
About the role
The Department of Athletics and Recreation is seeking motivated, professional student staff to join their Fitness Centre team. The Student Fitness Centre Supervisor plays a key role in the fitness centre, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and well-managed environment for all members. Member safety, supervision, and customer service are top priorities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervise all activities within the Fitness Centre to ensure a safe and respectful environment
- Educate members on proper equipment use and correct exercise techniques
- Monitor facility access, ensuring only members with active memberships are permitted
- Conduct routine inspections of fitness equipment and report damage or safety concerns
- Enforce facility policies, rules, and weight room etiquette
- Respond appropriately to injuries or emergency situations by following established emergency procedures
- Provide accurate information regarding hours of operation, programs, and policies
- Address and report incidents involving unsafe or inappropriate behaviour
- Clean and sanitize fitness equipment daily
- Attend mandatory orientations, training sessions, and staff meetings
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Fitness and Wellness Coordinator
Note: This position requires standing for extended periods and involves physical labour. (lifting bars, plates, etc.)
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be a current UPEI student
- Preference given to students enrolled in the UPEI Kinesiology program (not mandatory)
- Strong working knowledge of fitness centre equipment
- Basic understanding of health, fitness, and exercise principles
- Professional demeanor: reliable, respectful, well-prepared, and approachable
- Excellent customer service skills with a positive, energetic attitude
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills
- Availability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Current CPR/AED and WHMIS certification, or willingness to obtain certification at personal expense
Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.
Not the right fit? Search for Student Fitness Centre Supervisors jobs in Charlottetown, PE
About University of Prince Edward Island
Established in 1969, the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is a comprehensive public liberal arts university in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, with roots in its founding institutions, Prince of Wales College (est. 1834) Saint Dunstan's University (est. 1855).
The only university in the province, UPEI offers a wide range of programs and degrees within the faculties of Arts; Business; Education; Graduate Studies; Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies; Nursing; Science; Sustainable Design Engineering; and Veterinary Medicine. Home to Canada Research Chairs, a UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability, endowed and sponsored research chairs, and 3M National Teaching Fellows, UPEI comprises a community of talented and dedicated faculty and staff who provide exceptional learning experiences to Canadian and international students under their tutelage.
In addition to its main campus in Charlottetown, UPEI has established the Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation in St. Peter's Bay, PEI. The University also has an international campus in Cairo, Egypt, offering degrees in business administration, mathematical and computational sciences, and sustainable design engineering. It also has postsecondary exchange programs with universities in numerous countries. As well, post-secondary students in Asia, Africa, and Europe can earn certain UPEI degrees, based on the University's curriculum and rigorous educational standards, while living in their home countries.
With millions of dollars in scholarships, international exchange and experiential learning opportunities, expanding professional and graduate programs, and outstanding student-faculty interaction, UPEI offers students an educational experience designed to help them reach their potential as future leaders.
The interim President and Vice-Chancellor is Dr. Greg Keefe. The Chancellor is the Honourable Catherine Callbeck.