Fitness Technician II

Posted on: Nov 3, 2025

Posted by: Strathcona County

Summary

This posting is for multiple hourly positions

Do you have a passion for sharing your fitness and/or kinesiology knowledge with others? Are you someone that thrives in an environment with a focus on promoting a healthy lifestyle for diverse groups of individuals?     

In our wellness centers, the Fitness Technician II’s monitor the wellness areas while demonstrating proper exercise form and equipment usage, as well as providing leadership and mentorship to the Fitness Technician I’s. As a part of a high-performance team, you will be integral to the delivery of high-quality wellness services. You will create a supportive environment for guests as well as co-workers and supervisors and be part of a team that thrives to provide a guest service experience at the highest level. If you are seeking an incredible career opportunity to make a difference with a vibrant and dynamic Recreation, Parks and Culture team, we are looking for you!   

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Provide support and mentorship to the Fitness Technician I’s on advanced exercise techniques and equipment usage for guests

Actively engaging and greet guests as they come through the wellness centre to create a comfortable environment

Provide and educate guests on all available options, spontaneous use services such as Wellness Centre orientations and collect guest feedback/suggestions

Provide support to supervisors by leading and developing; large scale lifestyle change programs, orientation programs, staff workshops and health related sessions

Provide daily operational support to supervisors

Research market trends, new equipment and other regional wellness facilities for best practices strategies

Circulate the Wellness Centre to maintain cleanliness, organization, and conduct basic safety inspections on all Wellness Centre equipment

Complete equipment cleaning, equipment safety checks and statistics of wellness spaces

Assist group fitness with class set ups (stereo, equipment, etc)

Run value added sessions and the Fit for the Future program

Perform first aid and/or CPR when required and make sure all preventable hazards in the Wellness Centre are taken care of

Promote community wellness events to encourage healthy active living by supporting wellness service initiatives in Strathcona County facilities

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills

Advanced knowledge and instruction experience in exercise technique and fitness equipment usage

Strong leadership, critical thinking, verbal and written communication skills; including excellent customer service

Ability to deal effectively with diverse groups of individuals (guests and staff) and the ability to adapt to ever changing working conditions

Ability to work well as part of a large team, providing leadership as well as taking direction from different supervisors

Ability to provide creative solutions for guest customer service   
Two years of experience working in wellness/fitness centres is required

2nd year enrollment in a Bachelor of Kinesiology or related degree, or completion of a 2-year Personal Fitness Trainer Diploma program is preferred

CSEP, AFLCA or equivalent certifications considered an asset

Standard First Aid, CPR (C), and AED required

Daytime availability is required and a willingness to work evenings, weekends, and irregular hours

Conditions of Employment

Submission of Satisfactory Criminal Record Check

Ability to perform physical labour as part of the job duties and stand/walk for extended periods of time

Job Type

Part Time

Employer Contact

No employer contact listed.

Salary Range

$26.22 - $32.80

Closing Date

November 16, 2025

Posting ID: 34859

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