Westside Recreation Centre is a world-class facility based on a lifestyle concept.  Since 2000, we have been providing families with high quality and accessible recreation facilities, programs and services.  A Fitness Consultant is responsible for providing exceptional customer service, member interaction & monitoring the fitness floor.  The Fitness Shift Leader has the same responsibilities as the Fitness Consultant and is also responsible for their productivity & supervision of the consultants while on shift. This is a dual role including one Fitness Shift Leader shift and four Fitness Consultant shifts.

The primary responsibilities for the Fitness Consultant role include but are not limited to:

• Meet and greet members
• Supervise and ensure proper use of all fitness equipment and area
• Provide excellent customer service
• Provide orientations to equipment suitable to members’ needs
• Providing orientations to youth age 10-15
• Provide current, safe and reliable Health & Wellness information to members
• Conduct fitness assessments
• Light cleaning and basic maintenance of fitness equipment
• Respond to emergency and first aid situations
• Knowledge of fitness classes/programs currently being offered
• Assisting with set up/clean-up of gymnasiums, multi-purpose rooms and fitness studios

The additional responsibilities for the Fitness Shift Leader role include but are not limited to: 

• Assist in overseeing operations of the Fitness Department
• Responsible for overseeing Fitness Consultant productivity
• Responsible for day to day administrative tasks when supervisor is not on shift (ex. Coordinating break times)
• Ensure Fitness Consultants are multi-tasking when patrolling the Fitness Area (balancing weights, organizing equipment, interacting with members)
• Delegate extra tasks to Fitness Consultants
• Help initiate steps for staff coverage when someone calls in sick, etc. 
• Take lead role when member complaints or concerns arise
• Take lead role during fire alarms and possible evacuations 

Work Term:

• Year-Round Full-Time Hourly Position Available (Sunday-Thursday)
• Sunday 10am-6pm (Shift Lead)
• Mon/Thu 1-9pm, Tue/Wed 5:15-10:15pm (Fitness Consultant)

Westside provides a competitive wage and benefits package (including but not limited to health and dental, RRSP matching and health spending account).

Qualifications/Skills Required:

• Completed BKin (or equivalent degree) or Exercise Science Diploma/Personal Fitness Trainer Diploma
• Must have current Alberta Approved First Aid training agency – CSA Standard Z1210-17 Intermediate First Aid
• At least 1-year experience working in a fitness/recreation setting
• At-least 1-year of supervisory experience in any industry
• AFLCA (personal training or group exercise)/Can-Fit Pro Certification (PTS or FIS) would be an asset
• CPT or CSCS Certification would be an asset

Closing Date: Open until a suitable candidate has been found