Recreation Leader – Weight Room(Government)-Career opportunities in Canada

Job title:Recreation Leader – Weight Room
Employer:Government
Location:City of Burnaby
Deadline:Thursday November 21, 2013The goal of the City of Burnaby and its employees is to consistently deliver first class service and services to our community.  With this in mind, we hire people who share the same passion, those with the drive and determination to grow with and contribute to our already exceptional team.  People like you!

This position involves recreation work in developing individual weight training and fitness programs and supervising the weight room at Eileen Dailly Pool and Fitness Centre.
The Recreation Leader – Weight Room will be responsible for orienting clients to the weight/fitness area and developing individual training programs; providing specialized instruction or advice in a particular area of expertise; promoting interest and participation in fitness activities, accepting and following up on clients’ concerns regarding weight room issues. In addition, this position is responsible for ensuring maintenance and safe use of weight room equipment. The Recreation Leader 1 also provides advice, guidance, and referral services to users relative to health and fitness options in the community, supports other facility services and performs related work as required.

The ideal candidate will have the completion of a high school diploma supplemented by courses in recreation, plus sound related experience including training/experience in the area of expertise, or completion of a two year Community Recreation program from a recognized Community College, plus some related experience including training/experience in the area of expertise, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Additionally, a St. John’s First Aid and CPR Certificate(s) or equivalent are required in addition to being registered with the BCRPA Fitness Leadership Registration Program – Weight Training Module.

Please apply online by Thursday November 21, 2013.

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview.

Applicants under consideration will be required to consent to a criminal record search.

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