Recreation Fitness Leader I

Join the City of Medicine Hat as a Recreation Fitness Leader I!

Permanent | Full-Time | On-site
Starting at $32.85 /hour

Are you passionate about fitness, wellness, and helping others achieve their health goals? The City of Medicine Hat is looking for an energetic and knowledgeable Recreation Fitness Leader I to help deliver engaging fitness programs, classes, and wellness experiences that make a positive impact in our community.

In this role, you'll lead and support a variety of fitness opportunities including group fitness classes, drop-in programs, special events, and emerging services such as personal training. You'll work directly with participants to create safe, inclusive, and motivating environments where people of all ages and abilities can build healthy, active lifestyles.

We're a team that believes how we work is just as important as the work we do. Grounded in our values - Own It, Team Up, Be Curious, and Service with Care - we're committed to delivering meaningful experiences for our community while supporting each other along the way.

How you'll own it

• Deliver high-quality fitness programs that promote participation, safety, health, and positive experiences for all participants.
• Lead fitness classes, recreation activities, and wellness programs for a variety of ages, abilities, and experience levels.
• Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of fitness programs, services, and special events.
• Provide leadership during program delivery, including activity set-up, instruction, supervision, and equipment management.
• Create welcoming, inclusive environments that encourage participation and support individual wellness goals.
• Promote safe exercise practices and respond appropriately to participant concerns, incidents, or emergencies.
• Build positive relationships with participants, community organizations, and fellow team members.
• Support the growth and promotion of recreation fitness programs and services, including new initiatives such as personal training.
• Assist with program evaluations, participation tracking, and the continuous improvement of services.
• Identify opportunities to enhance participant experiences and recommend improvements to programs and operations.
• Work collaboratively within a team of recreation and fitness professionals to deliver exceptional community experiences.
• Flexible work hours are required, including evenings, weekends, and some statutory holidays.

What you bring

• A passion for health, fitness, and helping others succeed.
• Strong knowledge of fitness programming, instruction techniques, and safe exercise practices.
• Ability to lead engaging and inclusive fitness experiences for diverse participant groups.
• Confidence building relationships and creating welcoming environments for participants.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach combined with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Adaptability and initiative when responding to changing schedules, participant needs, or operational requirements.
• Interest in expanding fitness offerings and contributing to innovative recreation programming.
• Commitment to promoting healthy, active lifestyles within the community.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a post-secondary Diploma in Fitness or an equivalent field.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience delivering fitness programming or related services.
• Successful completion of a minimum 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training program.
• Current Standard First Aid with CPR-C certification, or the ability to obtain.
• Recognized fitness certification such as Canfitpro, CSEP-CPT, Fitness Alberta, NASM, NPTA, or an equivalent designation is considered an asset.
• An equivalent combination of management-approved education and experience may be considered.
• This position has been identified as Safety Sensitive and requires the completion of a satisfactory pre-employment drug screen, including testing for cannabis use.

Why you'll love working with us

We show up with accountability, care, and teamwork - every day, with every person. Our values guide how we work together, serve our community, and support one another so we can deliver exceptional public service.

• Collaborative team culture: Be part of a supportive environment where we Team Up to deliver great community outcomes.
• Career growth and development: We encourage you to Be Curious, offering training and development that fosters continuous learning.
• Competitive total rewards: We Own It by offering comprehensive benefits, pension, health and dental coverage, and competitive compensation.
• Flexibility & work life balance: Our commitment to Service with Care includes supporting your wellbeing at work and at home.

Want a deeper look at what it's like working with us? This page outlines the values and behaviours that guide out work every day.

Ready to make an impact in Medicine Hat?

If you're excited about contributing to a forward‑thinking municipal organization and bringing your expertise to meaningful community work, we'd love to hear from you.

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