About Kraken Fitness
Kraken Fitness is Burnaby's highest-rated personal training gym. We deliver life-changing results for clients who've never felt comfortable in traditional gyms through semi-private training, one-on-one sessions, structured nutrition coaching, and proven accountability systems.
This isn't a typical gym job. We have systems - proven coaching frameworks, structured nutrition protocols, and a clear progression pathway. But systems are only part of it.
We learn by doing, not by waiting for perfect conditions. Mistakes are expected - inaction is not. Growth is mandatory. If you're not developing your skills or expanding your capacity, you're falling behind.
We solve problems fully and over-deliver to clients and teammates. Direct, honest feedback is how we respect each other. Problems get surfaced early and fixed quickly.
We've built something so good that comparison with other gyms is irrelevant. We set the standard in Burnaby and Canada through execution.
If you want to master your craft and not just collect a paycheck, this is where you do it. If that doesn't resonate, this isn't for you.
The Job
Your Responsibilities:
- Lead semi-private classes, 1-on-1 sessions, and tandem (2:1) training
- Coach nutrition using structured frameworks and manage client accountability
- Create individualized exercise programs
- Conduct fitness assessments and teach our Foundations course to new clients
- Attend staff meetings, professional development, and team events
- Provide honest feedback to teammates
- Build your client base and improve your coaching skills
Compensation Structure:
Months 1-3 (Probation):
- $20/hour guaranteed for 40 hours/week
- Week 1: Intensive onboarding (video training, mentorship, roleplay, hands-on coaching with experienced clients)
- Weeks 2-12: Train assigned clients, shadow senior coaches, learn Kraken systems
After Probation:
- Client training hours: $25-$27/hour
- Non-training hours: $20-$22/hour (10 hrs/week minimum - client communication, nutrition check-ins, programming, meetings, professional development, admin duties)
- Typical schedule: 20-30 client hours + 10 non-training hours per week
Career Progression: Clear advancement pathway with pay increases to $27-$32/hour based on performance, client retention, session volume, and leadership contributions.
Benefits:
- You're hired as an employee, not an independent contractor (unlike most gyms)
- Extended health, dental, and life insurance
- Paid training, mentorship, and professional development
- Annual professional development allowance
- No split shifts (AM/PM shift assigned)
Who Should Apply
Required:
- Active personal training certification (NASM, ACE, CanFitPro, CSCS, etc.) OR post-secondary degree in exercise-related field
- Comfortable with Google Workspace
- Coachable and open to direct feedback
Strongly Preferred:
- 1+ years of coaching experience (we'll consider exceptional candidates with less who demonstrate rapid learning ability)
You're a good fit if you:
- Take action over waiting for perfect conditions
- Actively seek feedback and improve from it
- Want to master coaching, not just show up for a paycheck
- Solve problems fully instead of passing them on
- Can handle direct communication and prefer honesty
- See this as a career with a clear advancement path
Do NOT apply if you:
- Want a low-effort job where you can coast
- Can't handle constructive criticism
- Aren't willing to follow proven systems
- Aren't ready for 40 hours/week during probation
How to Apply
We're building a pipeline of exceptional trainers and interview strong candidates quickly (typically within 1-2 weeks).
Process:
- Complete the questionnaire at www.krakentraining.com/careers/
- Our Operations Manager will contact you if you're a potential fit
- Stage 1: Zoom interview (timeline discussed here)
- Stage 2: In-person meeting
We hire for quality, not urgency. If you're the right fit, we'll make it work.
Location: Burnaby, BC Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20/hr (probation) → $25-$32/hr (performance-based)
Apply because you want to become one of the best trainers in Canada.
Pay: $20.00-$32.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
Licence/Certification:
- CPR Certification (preferred)
Work Location: In person
