Competition Number: 26.06.132

Category: Full-Time Non-Recurring Term (35 hours per week)

Salary: MSU Band D (Steps 1-8): $27.671 - $40.242 per hour. $50,361 - $73,240 per annum (Based on 35 hours per week). Please note: rates will increase by 3% effective July 1, 2026, in accordance with the collective agreement.

Closing Date: July 19, 2026

MacEwan University is seeking an Exercise Specialist I for an 8-month full-time non-recurring term opportunity with our Sport and Wellness department. Reporting to the Supervisor, Fitness Centre and Programming, you will be responsible for designing and delivering health and fitness assessments, exercise prescriptions, programs and facility monitoring with the overall goal of meeting the health and wellness needs of all patrons of the centre, including students, athletes, staff, faculty, and public clientele.

Key responsibilities include:

Conducting comprehensive fitness and health assessments and provide individualized exercise counselling in accordance with Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology guidelines; Developing and implementing personalized exercise prescriptions aligned with client goals, abilities and medical considerations; Preparing and instructing a variety of group fitness classes including HIIT, spin, boot camp style classes and classes for specialized groups with academic components such as Police Studies; Designing and delivering presentations, workshops and special events for internal and external corporate clients; Maintaining accurate client documentation and testing records; Monitoring the fitness area, including walk-throughs and completion of required stats recording, equipment cleaning, maintenance/repairs, and set-up; Completing appropriate forms, bookings and responding to inquiries about MacEwan Centre for Sport & Wellness; Assisting with complaints and concerns while referring clients to policies and procedures of the Centre; Responding to any security issues or emergency situations as outlined in the policies and procedures manual; Administering First Aid, CPR, AED and Oxygen when required; Providing recommendations and suggestions on all aspects of the operation, including input into employee evaluation; and Assisting with the design, implementation and promotion of internal and external Sport and Wellness programming, as well as special events and/or workshops.

Skills

You will have:

Strong interpersonal skills, with a commitment to customer service and the ability to work with a diverse range of individuals; Strong written and verbal communication skills; The ability to work independently with strong self-discipline and motivation; Problem solving and creativity skills; Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills; Knowledge in exercise program development and fitness testing, with the ability to prescribe exercises to meet client needs; Strong presentation skills; and Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Qualifications

A minimum of a 2-year diploma in physical education or other health related fields. A minimum of 6 months of experience in a fitness work environment with group or specialty class instruction. Experience with delivering workshops. Certified as a Personal Trainer with the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP-CPT) or the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM-CPT). Current certification with Standard First Aid, CPR, Automated External Defibrillation (AED), Oxygen Administration. Certification through the Alberta Fitness Leadership Certification Association (AFLCA) in the specialty of Group Fitness (or equivalent group exercise certification like CanFit-Pro) or in Resistance training certification would be considered assets. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Position Requirements

This position is on campus only. The ability to work a Tuesday to Saturday work week with the following shifts: Tuesday and Wednesday 2:30pm to 10:30pm, Thursday and Friday 11:00am to 7:00pm and Saturday 7:30am to 3:30pm. The successful incumbent will be required to obtain a Police Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check at their own cost.

Benefits

When you become part of the MacEwan University team, you will enjoy a competitive salary. Our total compensation package includes:

Competitive base pay Continuous learning culture Opportunities for career growth

How To Apply

To apply, please head to our MacEwan University Opportunities Page, select the job opportunity and click Apply Now. If you require assistance, please contact us at careers@macewan.ca.

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This position is included under the MacEwan Staff Union Collective Agreement.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.