Personal Trainer
On-siteEdmonton, Alberta, Canada
Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaOn-sitePart TimeSenior LevelBachelors DegreeMedium
Part TimeSenior LevelBachelors DegreeMedium
Job Summary
Conduct fitness consultations and assessments to develop individualized programs ensuring resident safety and adherence to care plans. Assist, monitor, and instruct residents in the safe and effective use of equipment and weight machines to help them achieve personal fitness goals. Deliver group exercise classes and support seniors in maintaining physical fitness within a retirement community setting. Requires current CPR/First Aid/AED certification, a background check, and experience instructing group classes.
Required Qualifications
- 1 to 3 years of experience as a Personal Trainer or in a fitness-related role
- A genuine interest in working with adults (age 40+) to help them achieve their physical fitness goals
- Experience instructing group exercise classes in the format their certification is in
- A positive, upbeat, and energetic approach to health, wellness, teamwork, and hospitality
- Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification, or be willing to obtain upon hire
- Willing to provide an acceptable, up-to-date Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check upon hire
Desired Qualifications
- A commitment to Touchmark's values (excellence, teamwork, hospitality, integrity, and compassion), as well as a desire to model these values and to encourage others to be allies, friends and givers
- Experience working with aging adults and/or special fitness populations; experience in a retirement community setting is a plus
- Diploma or degree in Kinesiology or exercise science-related discipline preferred
- Group fitness certification is an asset
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