Fitness, Sports & Athletic Development Program Coordinator
Fitness, Sports & Athletic Development Program Coordinator
Position Summary
Bow Valley Athletic Club is seeking a Fitness, Sports & Athletic Development Program Coordinator to support the development, planning, coordination, administration and evaluation of the Club’s fitness, recreation, sports and athletic-development programs.
Reporting to the Fitness Director, the position coordinates programs, schedules, resources and special events and works with fitness and sport professionals to support effective program delivery.
BVAC offers fitness and recreation services to a broad membership and has an active racquet-sport community. The position may support the development and coordination of fitness and athletic-development programming for participants involved in racquet sports and other athletic activities.
The position is focused on program development, planning, coordination and administration. It does not replace the role of personal trainers, fitness instructors, squash professionals or other sport coaches responsible for direct fitness instruction or technical sport coaching.
Employer details:
Bow Valley Athletic Club (BVAC)
Job details
Location:
250 6 Ave suite 370, Calgary, AB, T2P 3H7
Work location:
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location.
There is no option to work remotely.
Salary:
$37.50 hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week
Terms of employment:
Permanent employment, Full time
Early morning, Evening, Flexible hours, Day and Weekend
Starts as soon as possible
Benefits:
Group insurance benefits
Vacancies
1 vacancy
Overview
Work setting
Urban area
Private club
Responsibilities
Tasks
Perform administrative tasks
Co-ordinate special events
Schedule events, programs and activities
Coordinate projects and programs
Co-ordinate and schedule activities
Review projects and programs
Design and develop programs
Additional Role Responsibilities
Develop and coordinate fitness and athletic-development programming suitable for different fitness levels, abilities, interests and participation objectives.
Assist in developing programs that incorporate appropriate components of strength, conditioning, mobility, movement and general physical preparation.
Coordinate facilities, training spaces, equipment and other resources required for effective program delivery.
Assist in developing program procedures and guidelines to support safe, consistent and effective delivery of fitness, recreation and sports programs.
Coordinate with personal trainers, group fitness instructors, squash professionals and other fitness and sport professionals where their services form part of a broader Club program.
Support fitness and physical-preparation programming associated with Club sporting events, tournaments and special programs.
Consult with members, participants and fitness professionals to identify programming needs and provide information about available Club programs and services.
Gather participation information and feedback and recommend modifications to program structure, scheduling, resources or delivery when appropriate.
Maintain program documentation, participation records and related administrative information and prepare program communications for members, participants and fitness professionals.
Coordinate with other BVAC departments on fitness initiatives, tournaments, sporting events and Club-wide programs.
Coordinate equipment and resource requirements associated with fitness, recreation and sports programs, including monitoring equipment suitability and identifying program-related equipment needs.
Remain current with developments and practices relevant to fitness, recreation and sports programming.
Qualifications and Credentials
Languages
English
Education
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
First Aid Certificate
Area of specialization
Program evaluation and review
Preferred Background and Skills
Knowledge of fitness, recreation and sports programming.
Ability to coordinate program facilities, equipment and other resources.
Ability to maintain accurate program records and documentation.
Ability to work collaboratively with fitness professionals, sport professionals, members, participants, management and external service providers.
Experience with fitness or athletic-development programming related to racquet sports is considered an asset.
Experience working in a fitness club, athletic club, recreation facility or sports environment is considered an asset.
Fitness, recreation, strength and conditioning, personal-training or sports-performance certification is considered an asset.
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Work under pressure
Tight deadlines
Fast-paced environment
Physically demanding
Personal suitability
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Judgement
Organized
Team player
Dependability
Reliability
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
a Canadian citizen
a permanent resident of Canada
a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
How to apply
By email: HR@bowvalleyathleticclub.com
By mail: 250 6 Ave suite 370, Calgary, AB, T2P 3H7
Screening questions:
Are you available for shift or on-call work?
Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
Do you have experience working in this field?
Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English)?