We are looking for someone that has experience in training with Functional Fitness and/or CrossFit Methodology, who fits our culture, our vision, and our values.
We are looking to fill this position by as soon as possible.
Our ideal candidate is someone who is dedicated, hard-working, great with people, and wants to be a part of a strong team.
Please visit https://forgevalleyfitness.com for more information about our culture, vision and value.
About the position:
We are looking for a coach to start as part-time and then grow into a full-time position with a growth mindset is required at all times.
We believe that the best way to make a career out of being a coach is through a combination of personal training, group classes, and taking on responsibilities outside of coaching like programming, events, social media, etc. A part-time coach will commit approximately 10 hours/week on shadowing and coaching on the floor, and a full-time coach will commit approximately 20-25 hours/week coaching on the floor.
Minimum Requirements:
- Recognized Personal Training Certification or CrossFit/Functional Fitness Experience
- Team Player - Humble, welcomes Feedback
- Understands and is driven by the Forge Valley Fitness mission and values
- Your role as a coach and a leader in our community is a priority
- Lives locally or can easily relocate
Key Responsibilities:
- Coach all scheduled group classes (4-6 per week, to start)
- Coach personal training sessions for 5-15 hours per week
- Perform new client consultations and intake sessions
- Actively manage and retain clients memberships via our Coach for Life system
- Attend networking functions within Vernon
- Attend and actively participate in weekly coach’s meetings and coach’s development sessions, and Forge events
- Never ending pursuit of coaching excellence via continued education, coach’s development sessions, and 1-on-1 coach’s evaluations.
- Participate (as a member) in Forge Valley Fitness group classes.
Compensation and Benefits:
*This is a performance based position paid via commission (%) of retained membership fees, personal training sessions and programming packages*
- Income potential: $20,000-$50,000+ (increase with growth)
- Paid vacation and sick time via class trades
- All retail and supplements at our wholesale cost
- Continuing Education credit of 50% on approved courses upon completion
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship
Pay: $20,000.00-$50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Application question(s):
- Rate 1-5 your familiarity of the three major lifts (Back Squat, Bench Press, Deadlift)?
(1 - Never done before, 3 - I've tried but haven't coached them, 5 - I perform them regularly and am comfortable teaching them)
- Are you local within the Okanagan region?
- Rate 1-5 your performance and coaching of Olympic Weightlifting (Clean & Jerk, and Snatch)?
(1 - Never done before, 3 - I've tried but haven't coached them, 5 - I perform them regularly and am comfortable teaching them)
Experience:
- Coaching: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Certification (preferred)
Work Location: In person
