Exercise Counsellor & Personal Trainer - City of Mississauga, Mississauga

Day-to-day

Working for the City means you are part of a team of engaging, enthusiastic, and dedicated people committed to delivering on commitments to the residents, visitors, and businesses of Mississauga. As an Exercise Counsellor, you will handle various facility and member duties.

• Responsible for demonstrating proper instruction to customers with respect to correct technique and use of exercise equipment.
• Responsible for enforcing fitness etiquette rules and guidelines posted.
• Assist customer service with facility tours, provide direction, and clear all applicable areas in emergency situations.
• Perform daily safety inspections, inventories and cleaning duties.
• Responsible for checking wristbands for select fitness classes as needed.
• Provide emergency first-aid when required.
• Provides Fitness Starters (45 mins) to members who have signed up by showing select cardio and strength exercises, taking blood pressure and heart rate, providing quality customer service, and acting as a knowledgeable resource to participants.

As a Personal Trainer, Fitness, your responsibilities focus on individualized client programs and assessments.

• Responsible for contacting clients to arrange training/assessment times.
• Responsible for reviewing Personal Training request sheet and Par Q health screening questionnaire.
• Provide Fitness Assessments for effective customer screening and program design.
• Provide assessments (approx. 1 hour in duration) focusing on body composition, customer goals, blood pressure/heart rate screening, strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular health.
• Responsible for program design/exercise prescription specific to client’s individual goals, needs, limitations and staying within scope of practice for effective program design.
• Monitor and correct technique throughout exercise session and effectively adjust program based on needs and plateau peaks.
• Continually provide encouragement and support to clients and strive to provide a safe and effective environment for clients and surrounding members.
• Modify exercises with respect to principles of training for effective program delivery.

Who we're looking for

Candidates must meet specific qualifications to be considered for these jobs in Mississauga.

• Personal Training Certificate by a recognized association including Can Fit Pro, ACE, ACSM, NSCA, CPTN or equivalent with annual renewals provided for validation.
• Completion of a minimum 2 years of a College Diploma/University Degree program in a fitness related field.
• A valid Basic First Aid (previously Emergency First Aid) and CPR B certification or Immediate First Aid (previously Standard First Aid) and CPR C certification is required prior to your start date.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Experience and familiarity with common fitness training techniques.
• Strong program leadership skills.
• Must have knowledge of PAR Q interpretation.
• Level 3 – Vulnerable check will be required of the successful candidate, as a condition of employment, at their own expense, to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

Who you'll work with

You will be part of the Community Services Department, Recreation & Culture Division, operating within Program Delivery at locations such as Meadowvale Fitness. You will collaborate closely with engaging team members to support residents and fitness participants.

Why you'll love it here

The City of Mississauga offers permanent career opportunities with competitive hourly rates between 24.02 and 26.41. The employer is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters equity, diversity, and inclusion, and provides accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process for people with disabilities.