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Personal Trainer

Assist, monitor, and instruct residents in the safe use of fitness equipment to meet personal health goals. Conduct fitness consultations and assessments to develop individualized programs aligned with resident care plans.

  • On-site
  • Edmonton, AB
  • Posted Jul 17, 2026
  • 1 position

Job summary

Fitness Professional Touchmark at Wedgewood is a leading full-service retirement community, enriching the lives of residents and their families through five-star hospitality, services and amenities. We are currently seeking the right person to join our health and fitness team as a part-time Personal Trainer. As a Fitness Professional, you will enrich lives each day by assisting, monitoring, and instructing residents in the safe and effective use of equipment and weight machines in order to meet their personal fitness goals and needs. You will conduct fitness consultations and assessments in order to help develop individualized fitness programs that ensure resident safety and follow each resident's care plan. If you are enthusiastic and passionate about helping senior adults achieve and maintain new levels of physical fitness; if you are looking for the opportunity to be part of a team of like-minded fitness professionals – not just another contract employee; and if you are serious about providing 5-star hospitality to the people you serve, then we want to talk to you about this exciting opportunity! Ideal candidates will have: 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 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 Experience working with aging adults and/or special fitness populations; experience in a retirement community setting is a plus Experience: Diploma or degree in Kinesiology or exercise science-related discipline preferred Group fitness certification is an asset 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

What you’ll do

Assist, monitor, and instruct residents in the safe use of fitness equipment to meet personal health goals. Conduct fitness consultations and assessments to develop individualized programs aligned with resident care plans.

Requirements

Candidates should have 1-3 years of experience as a personal trainer and a preference for a degree in Kinesiology or exercise science. Required certifications include CPR/First Aid/AED and a clean Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check.

Other relevant skills

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  • Fitness Assessment
  • Individualized Fitness Programming
  • Group Exercise Instruction
  • Senior Fitness
  • Equipment Monitoring
  • Kinesiology
  • CPR/First Aid/AED
  • Hospitality
  • Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification
  • Exercise Science
  • Energetic
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
  • First Aid Certification
  • Compassion
  • Physical Fitness
  • Group Fitness Instructor Certification
  • Hospitality Service
  • Instructing
  • Teamwork
  • Enthusiasm

Job areas

  • Sports & Recreation
  • Healthcare
  • Hospitality
  • Personal Trainer
  • Personal Trainer / Fitness Instructor
  • Fitness and Recreation Instructors and Programme Leaders
  • Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors

Additional details

Minimum education
Professional degree
Minimum experience
2+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week