COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OPPORTUNITIES

Fitness Coordinator

Reporting to the Community Association and Community Facility Coordinator. Responsible for organization, supervision, coordination, implementation and direction of the fitness facilities/areas, group fitness programs and all fitness staff.

Job Location
South Arm Community Centre

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, program and schedule group fitness classes or programs including specialized programs and response to need. Develop, schedule, evaluate and recommend changes to fitness programs
• Hire, train, schedule, provide orientation and evaluate activities of fitness attendants and group fitness instructors; may work at the same time as those staff supervised; find substitute instructors; organize and assist in the development of instructor workshops.
• Be a resource to patrons in program design, health and fitness and safety; evaluate and recommend patrons needs in programs for health, fitness and safety; follow up of individual programs; demonstrate proper techniques as needed; teach safe and proper use of fitness or group fitness equipment.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, proper usage of equipment and safety rules; educate on health, nutrition and fitness.
• Design and submit updates for the registration system and promotional vehicles.
• Discuss programs, coordination and direction of the fitness facilities/areas and fitness programs regularly with the Community Facility Coordinator.
• Provide regular reports to Staff, Board and/or Fitness/Program committee.
• Ensure the maintenance, cleanliness, and safety of fitness equipment; perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Prepare the annual budget including wages, expenses, equipment purchases, maintenance costs, equipment replacement fund and fitness fee schedule for recommendation to the Fitness/Program Committee or board; monitor program expenditures; validate information for bi-weekly payroll.
• Make recommendations for new and replacement fitness equipment.
• Order supplies and equipment; apply for grants for fitness equipment.
• Develop and update policies for fitness facility/area and fitness programs for recommendation to the Fitness/Program Committee or Board; maintain, receive, review, prepare and/or submit reports including customer surveys, incident reports, accident reports, purchase orders, price quotes, memos, correspondence, etc.
• Attend scheduled meetings.
• Other related duties as assigned and may vary according to each facility.

Required Qualifications

• Grade 12 graduation plus completion of a community college or specialized certification, BCRPA Weight Training designation and three years experience in a fitness related field, including supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Basic computer skills
• Standard or Emergency First Aid & CPR
• Police Information Check

Desirable Qualifications

• Degree in Kinesiology or Human Kinetics, Exercise Science, Physical Education or related field
• 3 or more years experience in a similar position
• Additional BCRPA registration (Group Fitness, Aquatic Fitness, Weight Training, Yoga Fitness, Pilates Fitness, Osteofit, Adapted Fitness, Third Age designation, Personal Training, etc.)
• Second language

Hours of Work and Wages

• 35-40 hours/week (some evening and weekend work required)
• Wage: $30.07 – $31.90/hour (2022 wage currently under review)
• Benefit package available after 3 months