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The Personal Trainer develops and delivers personalized fitness programs while ensuring client safety and proper equipment maintenance. They also provide first aid when necessary and maintain a safe, inclusive environment for all facility users.

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Personal Trainer - General (part-time) Job No: CITYPR1242 Location: Powell River, BC Closing Date: 31 Dec 2026 MST OPEN DATE: September 22, 2026 CLOSING DATE: Open until filled DEPARTMENT: Parks, Recreation & Culture DIVISION: Recreation SECTION: Recreation Programs REPORTS TO: Health and Fitness Program Coordinator __________________________________________________________________________________ About The Organization Come live, work and play in paradise! Located along the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, Powell River is a contemporary hub that balances abundant, natural beauty and a surplus of adventures with growing industry sectors in technology, retail, and tourism. Located just a 90-minute ferry away from Vancouver Island, within the traditional territory of the Tla'amin Nation, Powell River offers a mix of urban and rural living in a temperate climate. It’s known for an unparalleled outdoor lifestyle, a vibrant arts community, and four seasons of recreational adventures to explore. Job Summary The Personal Trainer supports safe and effective recreation services by developing and delivering personalized training programs. The incumbent monitors client safety, ensures clients observe facility rules, maintains and monitors equipment to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operations, and provides First Aid to facility users when required. Performs other related duties. Required Qualifications Education and Training: High School (Grade 12). Personal Training Certificate or equivalent (BCRPA, canfitpro, ACSM, NSCA, CFES or ACE). Current membership or eligibility for membership with a Provincial, National or International Fitness Industry Association (BCRPA, NSCA, CFES or ACE). Occupational First Aid Basic Certificate with CPR A, A.E.D. training. W.H.M.I.S. Certificate. This position is defined by the City of Powell River as a position of trust and requires a satisfactory Police Information Check and Vulnerable Sector Check as a condition of employment. Experience: Six (6) months experience as a personal trainer. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Considerable knowledge of exercise physiology, fitness assessment protocols and program design practices consistent with recognized fitness industry standards. Working knowledge of safe equipment use, facility rules and emergency response procedures in a public recreation environment. Demonstrated skill in delivering personalized training programs, demonstrating exercises and correcting technique for clients of varied ages and abilities. Ability to adapt programs according to client’s individual needs and abilities within the recognized scope of practice. Strong communication skills and the ability to provide clear verbal instruction and encouragement and respectfully interact with participants, staff and supervisors. Clearly demonstrates the Demonstrated ability to organize sessions, manage time and complete assigned work within scheduled hours. Ability to work within, and contribute to, a high-functioning team environment. Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices, including participation in required safety training and prompt reporting of hazards, injuries and near misses. Ability to learn and apply changing systems, procedures and policy requirements, and support service continuity. Ability to approach work and relationships in a culturally sensitive and inclusive manner. Pay Rate This is a union position with the current pay rate of $32.89 per hour as outlined in the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 798 Collective Agreement. Hours Of Work Varied schedule including early mornings, evenings, and weekends Please note: This position is to provide extra capacity and to cover for absences such as sick and vacation relief. It requires availability for both short-notice and pre-scheduled work. Full Job Description Here How To Apply: If You Are Interested In This Position Complete the questions contained in the application below. NOTE: CUPE members must use their correct seniority date. After completing the questions, click "Next". Attach a cover letter and a resume as separate PDF or Word documents. This is a mandatory requirement of the application process. Attach copies of degrees, diplomas, and certifications if applicable in one single PDF or Word document. IMPORTANT: Each applicant must use an email address unique to them. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, we may choose to only acknowledge those applicants selected for interview. The City of Powell River is an equal opportunity employer. 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What you’ll do

The Personal Trainer develops and delivers personalized fitness programs while ensuring client safety and proper equipment maintenance. They also provide first aid when necessary and maintain a safe, inclusive environment for all facility users.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a high school diploma, a recognized personal training certification, and current first aid/CPR/AED certification. A minimum of six months of experience as a personal trainer is required, along with a satisfactory police information check.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Exercise physiology
• Fitness assessment
• Program design
• First aid
• CPR
• AED
• Client safety
• Equipment maintenance
• Verbal instruction
• Time management
• Cultural sensitivity

Job areas

• Sports & Recreation
• Government & Public Sector
• Healthcare