Strength & Conditioning Trainer
Performance Institute – Burnaby, BC
At Performance Institute, we help people move, perform, and feel better — whether they’re professional athletes, busy adults, active rehab clients, or youth athletes developing confidence through training.
We are a progressive strength & conditioning and active rehabilitation facility serving a diverse clientele through personal training, semi-private coaching, group training, sport-specific development, and injury rehabilitation.
Over the years, our team has worked with organizations and clients including the Vancouver Whitecaps, national-level wheelchair athletes, elite Canadian figure skaters, and actors including Hugh Jackman, Amanda Peet, David Duchovny, and Zac Efron.
We’re looking for an experienced, energetic, and team-oriented coach who is passionate about helping clients improve performance, health, strength, and confidence.
About the Role
This position is ideal for a trainer who enjoys variety and wants to work with a wide range of clientele — from active rehab and general fitness clients to athletes and high performers.
The successful candidate will:
- Coach personal, semi-private, and group training sessions
- Develop and refine exercise programs based on client goals, working off of established Performance Institute protocols and existing programming.
- Teach movement quality, strength training, and injury-reduction strategies
- Accurately document clients sessions utilizing training software, including TrueCoach, JaneApp (ICBC), and MindBody
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals when appropriate
- Help create a positive, motivating, and professional training environment
- Continue developing as a coach within a collaborative team setting
This is a hands-on coaching role for someone who values relationships, professionalism, and long-term client success.
Key Responsibilities
Coaching & Program Design
- Coach clients through safe, effective, and engaging training sessions
- Modify and progress exercises based on client needs, goals, and abilities
- Work with a variety of training methods including:
Strength training
Olympic lifting variations
Mobility, self release and activation work
Plyometrics and power development
Agility and conditioning
Active rehabilitation programming
- Lead semi-private and small group sessions with individualized attention
- Conduct assessments and reassessments
- Educate clients on training, recovery, movement efficiency, and general wellness
- Provide basic nutrition guidance or refer clients to our Nutrition Coach when appropriate
Active Rehabilitation (Asset)
- Assess clients, design exercise-based rehabilitation programs
- Communicate professionally with physiotherapists, physicians, occupational therapists, and other healthcare providers
- Assist with progress updates and rehabilitation reporting
Team & Facility Contribution
- Deliver an exceptional client experience
- Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the facility
- Assist with administrative and operational tasks as needed
- Participate in team meetings, events, and community initiatives
- Contribute positively to our supportive team culture
Schedule & Hours
Current Available Hours
- Monday & Wednesday: 3:30-8:30 PM (potential expansion to take ICBC clients before this shift)
- Saturday: 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM (potential expansion to take ICBC clients before/after this shift)
Position Details
- Starting at approximately 15 hours/week
- Opportunity for growth for the right candidate both with additional training hours and or assisting with our admin team
- Flexibility to assist with vacation and illness coverage is appreciated
QualificationsRequired
- Bachelor’s Degree (completed or in progress) in:
Kinesiology
Human Kinetics
Sport Science
or related field
- Current CPR/First Aid certification
- Liability insurance
- Experience coaching a variety of clientele
Assets
- BCAK membership
- CSCS certification
- Experience in active rehabilitation
- Olympic lifting experience
- Team or athlete development experience
- Marketing/social media experience
- Personal athletic background
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate is:
- Personable and professional
- Organized and proactive
- A strong communicator
- Comfortable coaching diverse populations
- Passionate about continued learning
- Able to thrive in a collaborative team environment
- Motivated to build long-term relationships with clients
Perks & Benefits
- Complimentary gym access and group training
- Supplements available at cost
- Friends & family discounts
- Mentorship and continuing education support
- Performance reviews at 6 months and annually
- Extended health benefits available after 12 months and once coaching 20+hours/week
- PI covers BCAK recertification costs while employed
- Bonused $7/hour for hours when training groups of 5 or more clients, or when performing assessments
Apply
If you’re passionate about coaching, movement, rehabilitation, and helping people succeed, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your resume and a short introduction explaining:
- Your coaching background
- The types of clients you enjoy working with
- Why you’d be a great fit for the Performance Institute team
Pay: $25.00-$32.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15.0 – 20.0 per week
Work Location: In person
