Job Description

Fitness Personal Trainer

Posting Id 3468 Number of Positions 1 Department Community Services Division Recreation and Culture Services Shift Monday to Sunday Rate of Pay $28.99 - $28.99 Hourly Job Type Permanent Part Time Replacement/New Position New Vacancy Posting Type Internal and External Posting Date 10/01/2026 Application Deadline 10/15/2026

Position Summary

Reporting to the Fitness Supervisors and Fitness Coordinator, the Personal Trainer will be responsible for training individuals in private, semi-private, group and/or sport specific activities. The Fitness Trainer must be able to help their clients assess their physical fitness level and encourage and help them set and reach their fitness goals.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify each client’s specific training needs.
• Design individual fitness programs based on goals, fitness levels and other individual programs; ensuring proper exercise technique, appropriate exercise intensity and high quality of workout.
• Conduct one-on-one or small group exercise sessions.
• Lead specialty fitness or wellness programs as required. i.e. Running, walking etc.
• Motivate clients and team members.
• Respond to First Aid emergencies in accordance to your First Aid Certification.
• Monitor and communicate client progress.
• Connect clients with required information and resources.
• Know and understand the policies and procedures of the Community Services Department.
• Maintain excellent public relations at all time, with staff and the public
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Current Personal Training Specialist Certification.
• Complete all corporate trainings/certifications as required.
• Emergency First Aid with CPR-C.

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Passionate, ambitious, and knowledgeable of current fitness trends.
• Flexible in regards to scheduling.
• Excellent team player; ability to work independently.
• Goal oriented and self- motivated.
• Ability to provide First Aid at the Emergency First Aid Standard.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Requires satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check
• Demonstrates good judgment and makes sound decisions
• Shows commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities
• Shares new ideas and challenges the status quo
• Proven written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with honesty, openness, respect, and trust
• Takes initiative to participate in a culture of learning, mentoring, and sharing
• Contributes to building and being a part of a positive culture
• Demonstrate the City’s corporate values of care, collaboration, courage and service
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.

Leadership Competencies

• Demonstrates personal leadership
• Builds people and culture
• Cultivates open communication
• Shapes the future
• Navigates and leads through complexity and change

Attention Internal Candidates: All current City of Richmond Hill employees are required to apply via the ‘View Jobs for Current Employees’ link on the City’s Careers Page.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

The City of Richmond Hill is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.