The Zone Attendant & Personal Trainer

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Post End Date:

February 27, 2026 at 11:59 PMThis job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the Part-Time Contract Positions (Employee Group)

Department: Brock Recreation
Contact: Amanda Gregory <
Pay Scale:$ (more when training clients)
Expected start date: September, 2025

Overview:

Reporting to The Zone Manager, The Zone Attendant & Personal Trainer is responsible for front-line operations of Brock University’s Fitness Centre. As Brock’s primary student fitness centre, The Zone is open seven days a week, serving Brock’s undergraduate and graduate student populations, University Faculty and staff members, and guests from within the community. Having recently undergone a major expansion, the facility now boasts close to 16,000 sq ft of fitness space, as well as multiple studios and an outdoor exercise area. This role is tasked with ensuring the safe and effective use of the space, as well as maintaining cleanliness, safety, and a positive experience for members.

Requirements:

• Brock University full-time undergraduate student (enrolled in at least 3 full courses) or graduate student

• Certified Personal Trainer (CSEP, NSCA, CPTN, canfitpro, ACE, or similar)

• Standard First Aid & CPR-C

Responsibilities of the Position will include but are not limited to:

• Deliver all aspects of the personal training program to clients, including but not limited to customized program design, individual training sessions, and body composition testing

• Provide members with superior customer service & deliver current comprehensive fitness and health programming & information

• Actively supervise members and ensure they are working out in a safe and effective manner as well as adhering to all fitness centre member expectations

• Maintain optimal operation of the facility through daily cleaning, maintenance, and safety checks

• Carry out all necessary screening protocols for users upon entering the Fitness centre

• Advocacy for staff and member rights and privileges as they pertain to The Zone operations

• Model the lifestyle habits expected of a fitness professional

• All other duties as assigned by a supervisor

Conditions of Employment:

• All required certifications are subject to the approval of the Fitness Centre Manager. Employment is contingent upon receipt of all required certifications and documentation prior to the opening of the Fall 2022 academic term.

• Attend all required professional development opportunities.

• Completion of all mandatory training sessions, including but not limited to the following:

• AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act)

• Workplace Health & Safety

• Workplace Violence and Sexual Harassment

• FIPPA (Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act).

• Availability to work a minimum of two shifts per week, including mornings, evenings, and weekends.

We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our . As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed.

Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace. We strive to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in our work and learning environments. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and/or Caribbean, as racialized and/or as from ethnic and cultural minority groups, and other underrepresented demographic groups at Brock and in the Niagara region. Brock also recognizes intersectionality and the interconnected identities, histories, and experiences of these aforementioned groups.

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