Personal Trainer Program Leader

We are seeking flexible, enthusiastic individuals to join our team in a part-time, on-call capacity. Please note that this is an on-call position with no guarantee of hours. Hours are scheduled and offered based on available fitness modules and program enrollment.

Location
:
New Westminster Campus

Salary Range
: $35 to $50 per hour/module

Hours
:
Up to 17.5 hours per week (not to exceed)

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a passionate and qualified Personal Trainer Program Facilitator to lead and inspire students through BCRPA-accredited fitness courses. This opportunity is ideal for someone who embraces personal training as a lifestyle and is enthusiastic about educating a diverse range of learners.

The facilitator will be responsible for delivering both in-person and online courses, developing lesson plans, and guiding students through certification processes. The ideal candidate will hold national-level certifications, demonstrate excellent communication skills, and foster a safe, inclusive, and motivating learning environment.

• Leads and facilitates the following BCRPA Approved modules (in-person/online):
  Fitness Theory, Weight Training, Personal Training and other BCRPA speciality modules;
• Facilitate and review modules (in-person/online) that support the BCRPA speciality modules;
• Facilitate and Proctors (in-person/online): BCRPA exams;
• Facilitate additional and alternate BCRPA renewal modules (in-person/online);
• Develop and implement lesson plans for the Personal Trainer Program and/or any BCRPA modules;
• Ensure a safe and respectful environment for participants and staff;
• Adhere and uphold to College policies, procedures and department processes;
• Report incidents and accidents through established policies, procedures and processes in consultation with the Program Coordinator and Manager, Athletics and Recreation Operations

• Supports the overall operation of the Athletics & Recreation CE Personal Trainer Program and/or other BCRPA approved modules;
• Performs other related duties to support departmental operations, such as participation at CE conferences, and BCRPA events as required;

• Teacher of Fitness Leaders (TFL) and Supervisor of Fitness Leaders (SFL) certification/completion with the BCRPA;
• Post-secondary education, and/or combination of work/education experience;
• National level Personal Training certification such as BCRPA, Can Fit Pro, ACSM, NSCA, NASM, ACE, or comparable;
• Related industry training, certification i.e. holds valid BCRPA Fitness Leader Registration;
• Excellent communication skills with a high proficiency in the English, both written and verbal;
• Proven ability to deal effectively with students, faculty, staff, employers and the public in a friendly and efficient manner, both in person and by telephone, together with an ability to exercise tact and communicate appropriately with all persons regardless of background;
• Demonstrated ability to handle high volume, dynamic workloads in a busy public environment, while engaging professionally with students, faculty, employers and other stakeholders;
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail;
• Strong Microsoft 365 knowledge and skills, I.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams;
• Working knowledge of Zoom and/or Blackboard platforms is an asset;
• Experience with community events promotions strategies would be an asset;
• Available to work evenings and weekends per the modules(s) Schedule A’s provided by Program Coordinator;
• Available to work at the New Westminster Campus;
• CPR and First Aid training (automated external defibrillator (AED training is an asset)