Fitness Assistant

Résumé du poste

The incumbent will serve as a lead contact for daily fitness centre operations, providing orientations, fitness guidance, and health and safety oversight. They will also conduct group fitness classes, manage personal training sessions, and maintain facility usage statistics and equipment inventories.

Détails du poste

Department: Athletics & Fitness Centre Campus: Barrie Classification: Support Staff Posting Date: September 18, 2026 Hourly Pay Range: $20.21 - $28.50 per hour Hours per week: up to 24 hours (current hours anticipated to be 24 hours per week) Status: Temporary Part-Time (TPT) Located in Barrie and reporting to the Manager, Fitness & Recreation, the incumbent will be a lead contact for daily fitness centre operations and orientations. In addition, the incumbent will act as point person for any questions or concerns by members regarding the Get Active Questionnaire and provide guidance to student staff to ensure the facility meets Health and Safety regulations. Specific duties include, but are not limited to: Providing fitness centre orientations and general fitness guidance to members regarding exercise techniques and equipment usag Providing health and safety assistance to members by spotting and / or providing individual and group instruction on the use of equipment Reviewing and providing direction regarding the Get Active Questionnaire which includes reviewing medical clearance and doctors’ notes to determine access to facility and / or membership privileges. Provide support and troubleshoot issues related to the Get Active Questionnaire app. Conducting regular group fitness classes and personal training sessions. Securing and arranging back-up coverage for group fitness instructors or personal trainers which may include conducting fitness classes or filling in for personal trainers as required Ensuring fitness centre coverage by arranging back-up coverage for student staff as required Providing guidance to student staff to ensure safety within the fitness centre Ensuring the fitness room (MPR) is set-up to meet the needs of the class and that equipment is available for use Ensuring health and safety standards are maintained within the facility and reporting any issues or concerns to the Fitness Specialist or Manager. Assisting with Fitness Social Media posts and online content Assisting with special projects and fitness programming such as 30 for 30, Healthy Living, etc Collate and maintain up-to-date usage statistics and equipment inventories. QUALIFICATIONS: Successfully completed a two-year postsecondary diploma in a related field that may include but is not limited to fitness, kinesiology, or health Relevant current personal training and group fitness certifications (CPTN, CSEP CPT, CEP, NSCA CPT, CSCS, or CANFITPRO FIS/PT) Certifications in any of the following would be considered assets: Spin, Cycle, Yoga, Pilate, Nutrition, Nutrition, Pre/Post Natal, TRX, Zumba and Barre Must possess, and maintain, current First Aid Certificate, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification 6 months’ experience as a fitness instructor Demonstrated ability to motivate participants and sustain high energy throughout class Proven ability to use different fitness equipment effectively and instruct customers on its use Thorough expertise in the field they are instructing – musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and flexibility training techniques as well as injury prevention Ability to work non-traditional hours (days, evenings and weekends) Georgian College supports diversity, equity and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Georgian College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace. If you are contacted to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise the interview coordinator of any accommodations needed with respect to any materials or processes used to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Alternate formats will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process. Georgian College has introduced FLEX Work for some positions. This position is not eligible for Flex Work and will be an on-campus position with no option for remote work. Applications for this position must be received by 11:59 p.m. on October 2, 2026. While we thank all applicants, only those contacted for an interview will be acknowledged.

Ce que vous ferez

The incumbent will serve as a lead contact for daily fitness centre operations, providing orientations, fitness guidance, and health and safety oversight. They will also conduct group fitness classes, manage personal training sessions, and maintain facility usage statistics and equipment inventories.

Exigences

Candidates must possess a two-year postsecondary diploma in a related field such as fitness or kinesiology and hold relevant personal training or group fitness certifications. Additionally, current First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications are required along with at least six months of experience as a fitness instructor.

Compétences indiquées

• Service à la clientèle · Souhaitée
• Premiers soins · Souhaitée
• CPR · Souhaitée
• Injury Prevention · Souhaitée
• Gestion des stocks · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Fitness instruction
• Personal training
• Exercise techniques
• Equipment usage
• Health and safety
• First aid
• CPR
• AED
• Group fitness
• Customer service
• Data collection
• Inventory management
• Social media
• Injury prevention
• Musculoskeletal training
• Cardiovascular training
• Operations
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Energetic
• Health and Safety Regulatory Compliance
• Statistics
• Injury Prevention
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Human Musculoskeletal System
• Health And Safety Standards
• Instructing
• Motivational Skills
• Kinesiology
• CPT Coding
• Automated External Defibrillator
• Fitness Training
• Yoga
• Zumba

Domaines d’emploi

• Sports & Recreation
• Education
• Customer Service & Support
• Administrative
• Fitness Assistant
• Recreation / Activities Worker
• Fitness and Recreation Instructors and Programme Leaders
• Recreation Workers