Personal Trainer/ Boot Camp Class Instructor - University of British Columbia (Vancouver campus), Canada - UBC Recreation

Description

This role will provide customized Personal Training sessions and engaging Boot Camp classes for UBC students, faculty, staff, and community users through UBC Recreation's Fitness & Classes program.

There are also limited opportunities to instructor Summer Health & Fitness Camps.


DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
The UBC Recreation Fitness Programs department is responsible for programming ongoing fitness programs at the Student Recreation Centre, the ARC at UBC Life Building, and Ponderosa studios, as well as private programs on
- and off-campus for campus partners. UBC Recreation's Fitness & Classes program is membership-and-registration-based and lead by various instructors. This position is vital to the UBC Athletics and Recreation's vision of creating a healthy, active, and connected community, where one is mindful of and nurtures their wellbeing during their UBC experience. Instructors are responsible for leading at least 1 class per week during scheduled term.

Their duties include, but are not limited to:

• Arriving early to prepare to host participants in the programming space
• Following subrequest policies diligently and providing advance notice of absence
• Leading and instructing individuals and groups through carefullystructured program sessions
• Gauging fitness levels of various groups/classes and adjusting the program curriculum(s) during the beginning of the term
• Providing quality instructions to all participants varying in age and abilities
• Demonstrating and teaching basic to intermediate skills
• Monitoring and assisting with the safety of the participants
• Answering participants' inquiries in person and relay any pertinent concerns to the Fitness Programs Coordinator
• Assisting in various housekeeping tasks, for example, locking the studio and storage room doors after a class
• Covering other scheduled sessions that requires a substitute, if available
• Completing the onboarding paperwork and orientation
• Perform other duties as necessary

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION RECEIVED

HOW THIS ROLE RELATES TO THE UNIT GOALS

This role is integral to the execution of UBC A&R's goals, which include: excellence in customer service, facility maintenance, and program management.

Our mission is to engage our community in outstanding sport and recreation experiences, and to inspire school spirit and personal well-being through physical activity, involvement and fun.

To deliver on the mission we make decisions and prioritize work that will:

• Increase participation
• Build school spirit
• Nurture a strong sense of community
• Cultivate an inspired workplace where staff are at their best

This role will help deliver on our efforts to provide unique and exciting learning opportunities that foster personal growth, skill-building, and leadership development.

Instructors delivers engaging and inclusive classes where participants can connect, have fun, and get involved with UBC, fitness, and recreation.

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS

• Personal Training certification such as BCRPA, ACSM, NSCA, NASM, ACE, CanFitPro or comparable and/or 3rd or 4th year Kinesiology student
• Able to work an average of 10+ hours per week
• Able to work at lunchtimes, evenings, and/or weekends
• Able to subin on weekly Boot Camp classes
• Enthusiastic, organized and responsible
• Willing to obtain First Aid certification

OPTIMAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Additional group fitness class instructor certifications
• Advanced/auxiliary personal training certifications or continuing education credits
• Experience in instructing 1on1 Personal Training sessions and weekly Boot Camp classes
• Strong relationshipbuilding skills
• Strong listening, problem solving, and relationship building skills

ELEMENTS NEEDED TO BE A GREAT FIT
Training and Orientation

All staff will receive the following training:

• Job specific orientation: both online learning and in-person sessions
• Detailed facility tour and orientation
• Emergency First Aid and CPR/AED training
• Building Emergency Response training
• Work Safe inperson training and orientation
• Access and Diversity training workshops on equity and inclusivity
• Preventing and Addressing Workplace Bullying & Harassment training

Job Type:
Part-time


Salary:
$22.00-$23.00 per hour


Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Onsite gym

Schedule:

• On call

Ability to commute/relocate:

• University of British Columbia (Vancouver campus), BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

- personal training: 1 year (preferred)


Licence/Certification:

• Certified Personal Trainer license (preferred)

Work Location:
In person