Job Description

About Durham College:

Durham College (DC) is a leading post-secondary institution that supports students to develop career-ready skills for the ever-changing job market. With a focus on experiential learning, led by expert faculty, through field placements, applied research, co-ops and other hands-on opportunities, DC grads are known for having the skills and knowledge they need to adapt to the ever-changing workforce.

A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Durham College offers a wide range of market-driven programs across multiple disciplines, including culinary management, farming and horticulture, business, IT, construction and trades, science and technology, health care, engineering, social and community services, media, art and design.

Our modern campuses in Oshawa and Whitby offer 145 programs \xe2\x80\x93 including six honours bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degrees and nine apprenticeship programs \xe2\x80\x93 to more than 13,700 full-time post-secondary and 2,300 apprenticeship students. In addition, more than 14,600 students participate in professional and part-time learning. More than 110,500 alumni represent the college, both locally and around the world.

A forward-looking organization committed to collaboration, innovation and sustainability, Durham College is ranked annually as one of the GTA\xe2\x80\x99s Top 100 employers and one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Greenest Employers and has been recognized as a Top 50 Research College in Canada, 10 times. DC has an estimated annual economic impact of more than $913 million on Durham Region and is proud to be an active and engaged member of the communities we serve by contributing resources and expertise to enhance social and economic well-being through partnerships, investments and collaboration.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The fitness coordinator will assist the Director in the daily operation of the fitness facility. The incumbent will be responsible for monitoring, training, programming, equipment maintenance, promotion and scheduling. The incumbent assists the Director with adequate staffing of centre and fitness classes.

Organize and co-ordinate fitness center and student staff, including:

• Conducting Comprehensive fitness testing for center patrons
• Coordinates personal training programs
• Demonstration of fitness equipment usage
• Demonstration of stretching and exercise techniques
• Serve as a fitness class instructor as required (approx. 1 hour per day)
• Coordinates part-time staffing, training, monitoring and scheduling
• Recruit, train and co-ordinate work of student staff, part-time trainer and fitness instructors.

Develop, co-ordinate and promote a roster of revenue generating fitness and personal training programs that are offered in the facility. Includes hiring, scheduling instructors and providing feedback to Director for evaluation purposes.
Administrative duties to include:

• Budgetary responsibilities
• Recommendations of equipment purchase and maintenance, related to ongoing Evergreen Program for equipment
• Payroll submission
• Ensuring equipment and environment is safe for patron use.
• Addresses patron requests, complaints, concerns and suggestions.
• Responsible for establishment monitoring and continuance of regular maintenance, cleaning and reporting procedures to ensure safe operation of the fitness center.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A minimum of a 3-year diploma or degree in Sports Management, Phys Ed. or Kinesiology.

2. CPR/ First Aid/AED

3. Fitness Industry Certification(s) (CSEP CPT Certification, Fitness Instructor Certification) preferred

4. A minimum of 2 years of work experience in customer service experience.

5. 1 year of experience leading a health and wellness or fitness-related organization.

6. Must have knowledge of a fitness center operation

Required Skills

Payband: Band I; Starting Rate: $38.01; Four Year Rate: $44.05

Required Experience

35 hours per week (1) one hour lunch; Mon \xe2\x80\x93 Fri (8:30 am \xe2\x80\x93 4:30 pm; one evening shift)

Please apply below by submitting your cover letter and resume to the online portal. Job Competition closes on Feb 28, 2024, Competition number SS24-20.

This position is located at 2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa, ON. .

Durham College