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Fitness Worker- Personal Trainer
Municipality: City of Abbotsford To apply online, click
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Job ID: J0725-0931 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying)
Department: Parks, Recreation & Culture
Job Description: The City of Abbotsford is looking for qualified, professional, and knowledgeable Fitness Workers – Personal Trainers to provide personal training at the Abbotsford Recreation Centre as well as the Matsqui Recreation Centre. The main focus of the Fitness Worker – Personal Trainer is to provide a safe, effective fitness program to your clients and guiding them on their fitness journey.

Under the supervision of the Fitness Supervisor team, Fitness Workers – Personal Trainers are responsible for planning and executing private sessions with their clients within their scope of practice. Pre-made assessments and forms help you support your clients to build a personalized and productive program.
Duties: Duties & Responsibilities:
•Provide a well-planned lesson for each client and adapt lessons to the abilities of the client
•Provide supervision and instruction to fitness center patrons effectively and in a professional manner
•Provide instruction to patrons for safe use of fitness equipment, weightroom environment, review rules, and facility safety
•Enforce general rules of conduct for the fitness facilities
•Respond to first aid incidents and complete appropriate first aid and safety documentation
•Inspect fitness equipment and report repairs timely
•Provide outstanding customer service and effective communication
•Maintain a clean and welcoming environment to the diverse community of Abbotsford.
Skill Requirements: Qualifications & Skills:
•Current BCRPA or equivalent Personal Training certification. CFES is accepted, as well as Kinesiology students 2nd year onwards with valid B.C.A.K Standings, either student or practicing
•Current Standard First Aid CPR ‘C’ & AED certification
•Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service, effective communication and interpersonal skills
•Ability to follow and carry-out oral and written communication in English
•Ability to prepare documents and communication
•Ability to apply the theory-based knowledge in anatomy and physiology as it applies to the work performed
•Knowledge of the standard of care within your scope of practice
•Knowledge of fitness equipment and functions
•Knowledge and demonstrated use of email and recreation scheduling software
Salary: $32.01 per hour, plus the appropriate percentage in lieu of benefits
Additional Information: The candidate is required to provide a satisfactory Police Information Check and Vulnerable Sector Check in order to work in this position. A clearance requires the absence of any criminal charges or convictions related to this position. It is the responsibility of the candidate to report to their manager any criminal charges laid against them during their term in this position.

The City of Abbotsford is committed to creating a workplace that fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion by attracting, retaining and developing a talented and diverse workforce which broadly reflects the community and citizens we serve. As such, we encourage applications from individuals from all genders, backgrounds and underrepresented groups. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.

To submit an application, please visit our website www.abbotsford.ca/careers.

Web Address: www.abbotsford.ca/careers
Address: City of Abbotsford
32315 South Fraser Way
Abbotsford BC V2T 1W7
E-mail: careers@abbotsford.ca
Fax: 604-864-5541
Opening Date: October 8, 2025 08:30 AM
Closing Date: December 31, 2025 04:30 PM

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