Description
Nature of the Work
The University of Calgary’s Active Living department is one of the largest and most
diverse recreation departments based on a North American campus. Active Living has a
team of 40 full time and up to 600 part time staff. On an annual basis our staff handle
47,000 registrations in over 75 recreational and sporting activities and provide facility
access to over a million users to our facilities: North America's largest Outdoor Centre
with climbing and bouldering walls, a gymnastics centre, an Olympic sized pool, a fitness
centre with 200 m track, Canadas largest university racquet centre, five gymnasiums and
access to the Olympic Oval. The Outdoor Centre also provides its students and
community over 16,000 outdoor equipment rental orders each year. Active Living’s
vision is to enrich our community by providing exceptional experiences through our
facilities, programs, and services fostering lifelong active living for all.
The Health and Wellness unit offers a wide range of programs and services to support
individuals in the attainment of an improved quality of life and health. Programs and
facilities in this area include fitness centres, group fitness classes, adapted and
rehabilitative programming, and personal and group training. Facilities and
programming are available to students, faculty, staff, and the public. The area is led by a
team of health professionals that include Clinical Exercise Physiologists, Certified
Personal Trainers, and Kinesiologists.
The Personal and Group Fitness programs offer a variety of personal/group training and
instructor-led exercise classes.
Primary Purpose of the Position
Represent Active Living in every point of contact with a client and while at the University
of Calgary
o To showcase Active Living’s core values of respect, inclusion, integrity,
leadership, and fun
This position reports to the Coordinator, Personal and Group Fitness.
Our Trainers are the front line that deliver our HealthyU programs - Design and coach
50-minute group fitness programs up to 18 participants
HealthyU classes are generally scheduled by term, with each class running once
(weekend) or twice (evenings) per week for 8 weeks. Classes run year-around, with peak
periods running from September to December and January through April. Hours are not
guaranteed and will be scheduled by the Coordinator, Personal and Group Fitness based
on current class offerings and operational needs.
This position will involve moderate physical demands in relation to exercise
demonstration, participation, and leadership.
Accountabilities, Tasks, and Duties
Prepare class plans on your own time
Be in studio at least 15 minutes prior to class for set up. Set up and take down of
equipment is expected (within reason) and time to do so is considered part of class time
Take attendance and ensure participants match class lists
Offer modifications and progressions as needed for participants based on assessment
results
Create an inclusive space for all participants to feel welcome
• Conduct one on one and in-class fitness assessments for participants following CSEP
protocols
• Use of designated UCalgary email and scheduling software
• Timely and relevant communication with the Coordinator and clients
• Responses to ALL emails within 48 hours
• Notify Coordinator about incidents report within 24 hours
• Troubleshoot and report any concerns to the Coordinator promptly
• Confirm assessment appointments with clients
• Maintain certifications through certifying body
• Payment for continuing education classes and certifications are the responsibility
of the instructor
• Current certification documents must be submitted to Coordinator
• Maintain Standard First Aid and CPR
Requirements and qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Physical Education, or related
Fitness Alberta CPFT certification
A CSEP - CPT designation, CEP designation or AKA member
Group Fitness certification Fitness Alberta-AFLCA an asset
Standard First Aid (valid within the last 3 years)
CPR-C (valid within the last 3 years)
Strong communication, customer service, and time management skills
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook and Teams
A reasonable level of fitness, in conjunction with leading client workout programs; the
ability to perform / demonstrate exercises within the scope of client programs
To apply
Application instructions – email healthyu@ucalgary.ca
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