Positions
Available:
10
General
Overview: The SSC is looking for qualified trainers to
instruct morning and evening fitness boot camps. This job will include
writing fitness programs for groups of 5-15 people. The successful
candidate will be responsible for demonstrating, coaching, cueing
and supervising a group of participants through a workout routine.
Because the SSC is an adult sports league, a sporting aspect will
also be incorporated into the boot camps, with specific drills and
equipment being provided by the SSC. The qualified applicants will
assist in creating programs suitable for every fitness and age group
that incorporates all areas of fitness: cardiovascular endurance,
muscular strength, core stability and flexibility. We are looking
for instructors who can commit to a 6 week program with a specified
group of registrants.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure all participants have completed a PAR-Q/Liability
and a Health questionnaire prior to first class. Trainers are responsible
for submitting this information to the SSC.
- Be prepared for each class with a prewritten fitness program that
has incorporated a sporting aspect as instructed by the SSC.
- Have equipment/training facility ready for participants.
- Demonstrate exercises to participants.
- Instruct and coach participants through a series of exercises.
- Be aware of contra-indicators which may limit a registrant’s
participation.
- Be able to regress and progress an exercise accordingly.
Start
Date: Sessions begin on Sunday, January 18th 2009. The
classes being offered are:
- Sunday PM
(start times will vary between 6:30pm-7:30pm)
- Monday PM (start times will vary between 6:30pm-7:30pm)
- Tuesday PM (start times will vary between 6:30pm-7:30pm)
- Wednesday PM (start times will vary between 6:30pm-7:30pm)
- Saturday AM (start times will vary between 9:00am-10:00am)
Trainers can
apply for one to five sessions per week, depending on their availability.
Trainers are expected to be able to travel to a variety of locations
throughout the city.
Completion
Date: Each session will run for a total of 6 weeks. Sessions
will not run on long weekend Saturday, Sunday or Mondays.
Hours:
Each session will be 1 hour long. Trainers are expected
to arrive at the facility 20 minutes before the session start time
and may need to stay after the session for 10 to 15 minutes to answer
questions and communicate with the participants.
Rate
of Pay: Trainers will get paid $70 per session (a large
portion of this will be paid as a bonus upon completion of the 6
week sessions). The trainer will have to successfully meet criteria
outlined by the SSC to receive the bonus, this will include facility
parameters, showing up to every class on time, communication with
the SSC staff etc…).
Qualifications:
- Appropriate certifications (AFLCA, CPT, Canfit Pro, CSEP,
CPR, First Aid, etc)
- Appropriate education (PT Diploma, Phys. Ed/Kines Degree etc)
- Reliable
- Responsible
- Good Time Management skills
- Good Communication Skills (able to communicate effectively with
participants and SSC staff)
- Good Leadership skills
- Motivational
How
to Apply: All applicants must complete the SSC Online Pre-interview
form. Please attach your resume and cover letter at the bottom of
the pre-interview form.
Attention: Megan Kimmel
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