26-096 Fitness Trainer Jobs in Maple Ridge, BC
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FITNESS TRAINER
Competition # 26-096
Status: Auxiliary (CUPE)
Department: Recreation Services
Salary: $28.89 - $33.96 per hour
Closing: June 7, 2026
We strive for excellence as we deliver vital municipal services with innovation, accountability and efficiency to meet the needs of the community now and into the future. Be part of our story. Come grow with us!
POSITION OVERVIEW:
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Fitness Trainer to join our recreation team! In this engaging and client-focused role, you will help individuals achieve their health, wellness, and fitness goals through expert instruction, encouragement, and personalized program support.
Your primary responsibilities will include assessing individual fitness levels, developing customized training and fitness programs, and leading both one-on-one and group training sessions. You will provide professional guidance on exercise techniques, health and fitness practices, and the safe and effective use of a variety of weight training and fitness equipment, ensuring participants use proper form and follow established safety standards.
You will also play an important role in overseeing weight room and recreational gym operations during training sessions, helping to maintain a safe, welcoming, and motivating environment for all users. This includes monitoring equipment condition, identifying maintenance needs, and carrying out minor equipment repairs where appropriate.
You will need to exercise sound judgment, work effectively both independently and as part of a team, and adapt your approach to meet the needs of a diverse range of participants and customers.
If you are someone who is professional, approachable, and passionate about supporting others in their fitness journey while contributing to a positive, inclusive, and high-quality recreation environment, submit your application today!
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by a diploma or certification program in community recreation, leadership and/or sports science, and sound related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
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Sound knowledge of the principles, practices and objectives of individual weight training and fitness programs and of the various types of weight training equipment.
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Sound knowledge of current personal training industry standards and methods of practice.
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Sound knowledge of applicable policies, regulations and rules governing the work performed.
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Working knowledge of the principals of anatomy and physiology as it applies to the work performed.
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Ability to oversee weight room and recreational gym operations when leading an individual or group training session.
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Working knowledge of fitness equipment machines and ability to do assessment and minor repairs.
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Ability to evaluate individual’s fitness levels, develop individual weight training and fitness programs, and provide advice and guidance relative to health and fitness matters.
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts and deal tactfully and diplomatically with a variety of customers.
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Ability to prepare and maintain correspondence, records and reports.
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Ability to present ideas and viewpoints effectively both orally and in writing.
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Skill in the operation of a variety of equipment used in programs for health, wellness and fitness facilities.
HOURS OF WORK
Dependent upon registration, fitness trainers shall work a minimum of one (1) hour to a maximum of eight (8) hours in a day. Wherever practicable, the Employer will endeavor to provide fitness trainers with a minimum of two (2) consecutive hours of work. It is agreed that such work will be in either job classification identified in this Letter of Understanding, provided the employee is qualified to perform the work.
REQUIRED LICENCES, CERTIFICATE & REGISTRATIONS
BC Recreation and Park Association Basic Fitness Leaders – Weight Training (or equivalent).
BC Recreation and Park Association Personal Trainer Certification (or equivalent).
Standard First Aid Certificate
CPR/AED Certification.
EQUITY STATEMENT
At the City of Maple Ridge, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive culture that actively values and embraces diversity. We strive to attract and retain a talented, diverse workforce that is broadly reflective of the community we proudly serve. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by contacting recruitment@mapleridge.ca.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU:
The City of Maple Ridge is a great place to work with competitive compensation packages that include the Municipal Pension Plan, a strong employee wellness program and the opportunity for professional career growth and professional development. If you want to help shape a growing community in a municipality that strives for service excellence, then this is the position for you.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
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About City of Maple Ridge
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The City of Maple Ridge is located on the traditional territory of the Kwantlen and Katzie First Nations north of the Fraser River between the Pitt River and Stave Falls in the shadow of the Golden Ears Mountain. Maple Ridge is connected to the south Fraser by the Golden Ears Bridge which puts the City within 45 minutes of the US border, Vancouver International Airport, Abbotsford International Airport and all points in between.
The City was established on September 12, 1874 and in the early years European and Japanese settlers established an extensive agricultural industry delivering products to the growing communities in the lower mainland and international markets. A century ago logging and wood production was the predominant industry. The railroad, located on the banks of the Fraser River, was the principal transportation route from Canadian Confederation until the development of the road network, including the Lougheed Highway, which saw the community shift from the riverfront to the current downtown in the early 30s. Maple Ridge has doubled in size every 20 years since 1921 and the most recent Census in 2021 revealed that our population was now over 91,000 citizens.
Maple Ridge is one of the fastest growing communities in BC and the investments in the last decade to build the Golden Ears Bridge and the Pitt River Bridge have helped fill a housing boom and new investment in business. The City of Maple Ridge is proud to have 70% of all staff members living in the community reflecting the fact that this is a great place to work, live and play in one of BCs most amazing natural settings.