Company:
Strathcona Regional District
Details:
Under the direction of the Rehabilitation and Fitness Coordinator, the Fitness Assistant leads a variety of group and individual fitness and water therapy classes, maintains fitness equipment and records as required and assists in the development and implementation of wellness programs and events.
Qualifications & Experience:
EDUCATION
• Recreation, health, fitness or rehabilitation related diploma or equivalent
EXPERIENCE
• Minimum two years related experience as a personal trainer and fitness leader.
• Experience working with clients that have been acutely injured or have chronic conditions.
LICENCES/CERTIFICATES
• Bronze Cross Certification is required but National Lifeguard Service is preferred
• CPR C and AED Certification (current within the year) is required
• International Council for Aquatic Therapy and Rehabilitation Certificate (ATRI) is preferred
• Medical Exercise Specialist Certificate or equivalent is required
• BCRPA or a recognized Personal Trainer Certificate is required
• BCRPA or a recognized Fitness to Music (dryland fitness instructor) Certificate is required
• BCRPA or a recognized Aquatic Fitness Certificate is required
• BCRPA or a recognized Adaptive Aquatic Fitness Certificate is required
The rate of pay for this position is in accordance with the United Steel Workers, Local 1-1937 collective agreement.