The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) is inviting applications for the part-time position of Personal Trainer at the Nelson & District Community Complex.

The Personal Trainer is responsible for creating exercise prescriptions and conducting workouts for clients that are goal-driven, safe and fun with a strong emphasis on customer service standards (all in accordance with the BCRPA and NFLAC guidelines).

The personal trainer is responsible for ensuring the safety of participants while providing quality training sessions. The personal trainer must exercise care in routine dealings with other employees and provide assistance to the public using the facility.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
-Standard First Aid
-CPR “C”
-AED
-BCRPA Personal Trainer Certification or equivalent
-Satisfactory Criminal Records Check including a Vulnerable Sector Search.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES INCLUDE:
-Demonstrated ability to conduct an effective fitness assessment and design an appropriate exercise prescription.
-Demonstrated team work and leadership abilities.
-Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with supervisor, co-workers and members of the public.
-Demonstrated ability to effectively follow emergency procedures.
-Demonstrated ability to provide an exceptional level of customer service.
-Demonstrated knowledge of the personal trainer scope of practice and ability conduct oneself within its parameters at all times.
-Ability to demonstrate initiative and self motivation

This is a part-time position. The normal starting hourly rate for this position is $27.13 with a range from $25.97 to $29.60 based on experience.

The successful candidate must be available to work a varied work schedule that includes day, weekend, and/or evening shifts up to 24 hours per week.

This posting, along with the complete job description, can be found on the RDCK website at www.rdck.ca/jobs.

Applications submitted in the form of a resume & cover letter will be accepted until the position has been filled.