The City of Orillia is hiring
Personal Trainer - Fitness Floor Staff
JOB DESCRIPTION
While supervising the fitness floor to maintain a safe and enjoyable environment for all users, the Personal Trainer/Fitness Floor Staff delivers high-quality fitness experiences and promotes membership opportunities that are stimulating and enjoyable for all guests.
The City does not use artificial intelligence in the hiring process. All job applications are reviewed personally by the appropriate Department/Division. This position is for an existing vacancy.
DUTIES
- Supervise the fitness floor; engage with guests to promote a positive experience and ensuring everyone’s safety.
- Conduct tours of the fitness centre and promote memberships and services.
- Provide a high level of front-line customer service including greeting and engaging guests.
- Deliver fitness programs/consultations/orientations.
- Maintain complete vigilance while on duty and be ready to respond to any emergency.
- Assist in the delivery of fitness programs following required standards.
- Complete administrative duties in a timely manner (e.g., attendance, incident/accident reports, opening and closing procedures).
- Maintain a safe and tidy program space ensuring equipment is set-up and stored appropriately.
- Inspect equipment to ensure safety and report any concerns to supervisor.
- Clean the gym by wiping down all equipment, sweeping and mopping the floors, emptying trash bins, and returning weights and mats to their proper places.
- Report all concerns, accidents and incidents to immediate supervisor for follow up and take appropriate action.
- Participate in on and off site promotional and community events.
- Maintain an understanding of department programs and services.
- Understand, adhere to, and enforce Corporate Policies & Procedures, Confidentiality Guidelines, Emergency Procedures and Health and Safety Standards for all participants and staff.
- Attend meetings/training as required.
- Personal Training is part of this role and compensated at a higher rate to be negotiated.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Current Certified Personal Trainer (Can Fit Pro).
- Current Standard First Aid with CPR C from an accredited organization.
- Must possess strong organizational, customer service and both written and oral communication skills.
- Degree/Diploma in Physical Education/Kinesiology/Recreation an asset
- FIS (Fitness Instructor Specialist) considered an asset for the purpose of small group training.
- Additional certifications considered an asset.
Work hours vary up to 40 hours per week and may include evening and weekend shifts. Currently looking for candidates that have flexible availability including evenings and weekends.
Must be available for quarterly fitness staff in-service training dates.
The successful candidate will be required to obtain a current and acceptable Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check at their own expense prior to the employment commencement date.
Compensation for Fitness Floor position is $20.81 per hour and Personal Trainer starts at $28.04 per hour. Interested applicants are invited to submit an application by September 11, 2026, at noon.
Applications will only be accepted by applying online. Please click the “Apply Now” button below.
Note: The City of Orillia is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment. Accommodation will be provided in all steps of the hiring process. Please advise the City of Orillia Human Resources Department if you require any accommodations to ensure you can participate fully and equally during the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants that apply and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act 2001,S.O. 2001, c. 25., and will be used for the purpose of candidate selection. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Freedom of Information Coordinator, City of Orillia, 50 Andrew St. S., Suite 300, Orillia ON L3V 7T5.
