Be the Spark that ignites the potential in people! At our YMCA, we believe in the power of people. Every day, our dedicated employees and volunteers bring energy, positivity, and inclusivity to everything they do. They are the spark that ignites potential in others—helping individuals grow, thrive, and truly belong.

When people feel connected and supported, communities become stronger, more resilient, and full of life. That's the impact of people-powered change. Together, we create welcoming spaces where everyone is valued, differences are celebrated, and possibilities are endless. Be the spark. Shine bright. Help others shine too.

About the Role:

The Northern Alberta YMCA is looking for a Personal Trainer to deliver high quality services in the Fitness Centre area. The Personal Trainer will provide fitness services to members, provide safe exercise prescription, support clients in meeting their fitness goals and role model customer service excellence at all times.

The YMCA of Northern Alberta strives to integrate our values of diversity and social inclusion in all that we do. We believe that strong leadership is created through the sharing of diverse experiences and perspectives. We actively seek candidates who embody these principles and who reflect the many dimensions of the communities we serve

Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality individual and group personal training sessions for clients, taking into account client goals and abilities while ensuring safety and enjoyment of the client.
• Complete administrative duties related to clients; Get Active Questionnaire, waivers, Personal Training Tracking Log effectively and in a timely manner. Respond to client phone calls, messages and emails in a timely manner.
• Always offer high quality customer service when working with members, engage with members and clients, develop positive relationships and offer support. Work with them to help them reach their fitness goals.
• Prospect new clients as needed and promote the YMCA and Adult Fitness & Lifestyle services to patrons.
• Build and maintain a positive relationship with volunteers and colleagues at all levels of the organization.

Qualifications:

• Current personal training certification from an approved certifying body: CSEP-CPT, CanFitPro PTS, ISSA Personal Trainer, YMCA Personal Trainer
• Post-secondary education in a related field (Bachelor of Physical Education, NAIT-PFT) is considered an asset
• Standard First Aid and CPR-C
• Previous experience personal training is considered an asset

Why work for the YMCA?

The YMCA of Northern Alberta is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees and volunteers reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work and volunteer. We offer meaningful opportunities to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities.

Joining the Y means contributing to over 100 years of providing opportunities for people to shine! Our Y serves tens of thousands of people each year through programs and services like health and fitness, licensed child care, day camps, mental health, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families and seniors.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Inclusion has power, and we take strides to create a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can belong. Diverse teams unleash new ideas, and employees thrive in a culture that recognizes and appreciates the unique perspectives and backgrounds of others. Through our differences in how we think and act we can form innovative and effective teams and deliver organizational success.

If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about an opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.

In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Prior to your first day and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required.

The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.