Personal Trainer Program Leader

Douglas College
POSITION Details
Position Type
Part Time
Job location
New Westminster
Application Deadline Date
August 31, 2025
Salary Range
$35 - $50

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Leads and facilitate the following BCRPA Approved modules (in-person/online): Fitness Theory, Weight Training, Personal Training and other BCRPA speciality modules;
  • Facilitate and review modules (in-person/online) that support the BCRPA speciality modules;
  • Facilitate and Proctors (in-person/online): BCRPA exams;
  • Facilitate additional and alternate BCRPA renewal modules (in-person/online);
  • Develop and implement lesson plans for the Personal Trainer Program and/or any BCRPA modules;
  • Ensure a safe and respectful environment for participants and staff;
  • Adhere and uphold to College policies, procedures and department processes;
  • Report incidents and accidents through established policies, procedures and processes in consultation with the Program Coordinator and Manager, Athletics and Recreation Operations

Additional Responsibilities Include:

  • Supports the overall operation of the Athletics & Recreation CE Personal Trainer Program and/or other BCRPA approved modules;
  • Performs other related duties to support departmental operations, such as participation at CE conferences, and BCRPA events as required;

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED:

  • Teacher of Fitness Leaders (TFL) and Supervisor of Fitness Leaders (SFL) certification/completion with the BCRPA;
  • Post-secondary education, and/or combination of work/education experience;
  • National level Personal Training certification such as BCRPA, Can Fit Pro, ACSM, NSCA, NASM, ACE, or comparable;
  • Related industry training, certification i.e. holds valid BCRPA Fitness Leader Registration;
  • Excellent communication skills with a high proficiency in the English, both written and verbal;
  • Proven ability to deal effectively with students, faculty, staff, employers and the public in a friendly and efficient manner, both in person and by telephone, together with an ability to exercise tact and communicate appropriately with all persons regardless of background;
  • Demonstrated ability to handle high volume, dynamic workloads in a busy public environment, while engaging professionally with students, faculty, employers and other stakeholders;
  • Excellent organization skills and attention to detail;
  • Strong Microsoft 365 knowledge and skills, I.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams;
  • Working knowledge of Zoom and/or Blackboard platforms is an asset;
  • Experience with community events promotions strategies would be an asset;
  • Available to work evenings and weekends per the modules(s) Schedule A’s provided by Program Coordinator;
  • Available to work at the New Westminster Campus;
  • CPR and First Aid training (automated external defibrillator (AED training is an asset)

Application Details
Employer
Douglas College
Contact Person
Douglas College
700 Royal Ave
New Westminster, BC V3M 5Z5
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