Personal Training Coordinator

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you a passionate fitness leader driven to empower trainers and elevate client experiences? The City of Edmonton’s Community Services Department is seeking a dynamic Personal Training Coordinator to lead our dedicated personal training team.

In this role, you will act as a business leader who drives operational excellence, builds program offerings, and fosters a supportive, high-performing team culture. You will directly support trainers in expanding their reach, optimizing sales, and delivering top-tier fitness services across our community recreation facilities. If you thrive in a goal-oriented environment and are excited to mentor fitness talent while promoting healthy active living, we encourage you to apply! 

What will you do?

• Drive team performance and operational excellence by setting targets, managing key performance indicators (KPIs), and tracking client conversion and retention metrics

• Recruit, train, mentor, and coach certified personal trainers to build a successful, high-performing fitness business

• Oversee the client intake, assignment process, and lead generation initiatives to connect community members with the ideal personal trainer

• Design, implement, and evaluate innovative personal training programs and services aligned with emerging trends in the fitness and wellness industry

• Manage staff schedules, timesheets, program statistics, registration forms, and budget details to ensure smooth business operations

• Maintain strong communication channels and build collaborative relationships with staff, facility leaders, and community partners

• Ensure strict adherence to Occupational Health & Safety standards, emergency procedures, and corporate policies across all training spaces

• Other related duties as required

Qualifications

• Completion of a Degree or Diploma in Recreation, Physical Education, or a related field
• Minimum of 1 year of practical work experience in program delivery
• Current nationally recognized Personal Training certification (such as CSEP-CPT/CEP, CSCS, CanFitPro PTS, FAB CPFT, or equivalent)

Assets: 

• 5+ years of experience as a Personal Trainer
• Demonstrated experience in a leadership or supervisory role
• Proven track record in creating and delivering training seminars or continuing education courses
• Multiple continuing education certifications in specialized fitness discipline

Skills required for success:

• Proven ability to build, grow, and sustain a business unit while attracting and retaining clientele
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team-building skills to empower and motivate staff
• Excellent time management, organizational, and follow-up skills with the capacity to balance competing priorities
• Exceptional communication and decision-making abilities to foster positive working relationships in a multidisciplinary environment
• Proficiency in digital tools and software, including Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and recreation management software (e.g., Intelli/RAMS)
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

Conditions of Employment:

• Full-time availability, including readiness to work weekends and holidays as operational needs require
• Hire is dependent on a Criminal Records Check (CRC) that is satisfactory to the City of Edmonton, and there may be a cost associated with this requirement
• Applicants may be tested

Work Environment:

• Note: Due to the nature of this work, this position is not eligible for a hybrid work arrangement
• The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement, and the incumbent will be notified in advance.
• Light physical effort, including standing, walking, crouching, reaching, and lifting equipment up to 20 lbs
• Fast-paced environment with periods of high volume, complex scheduling, and interactions with patrons and community groups

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected]. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits.

Up to 1 permanent full-time position

Hours of Work:  33.75 hours per week

Salary Range: $31.663 - $39.736  (Hourly); $55,782.290 - $70,004.900 (Annually)

Recruitment Consultant: PG/RF

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.

Classification Title: Recreation Technician III
Posting Date: Oct 05, 2026
Closing Date: Oct 12, 2026 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Permanent Full-time
Union: CSU 52
Department: Community Services
Work Location(s): Various Locations Edmonton (City Wide)