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Volunteer and Job Opportunities

Fukumoto Fitness

Are you reliable, organized, coachable, and hungry to learn? Is it important for you to be a part of and contribute to a caring community culture? Do you strive to be a great teammate? Would others say you are a person of high integrity? Enjoy a CAREER adding to the Fukumoto Fitness legacy of building minds and bodies to LAST!

Job Title: Coach

Main Function: Implement energetic, safe, and progressive group training sessions (20 people or less) while building intentionally supportive relationships with members.

Hours: 20hrs/week - The regular schedule offers a possible mix of mornings, evenings, and weekends to keep things dynamic and ensure great coverage for members. While we aim to provide a consistent routine, unexpected situations will call for a shift in the usual schedule at times. At Fukumoto Fitness, we function with flexibility and a team-first mindset.

Core Responsibilities include:

  • Facilitate a personalized group training experience
  • Perform member follow up duties
  • Attend and contribute to weekly team meeting
  • Develop meaningful relationships with members
  • Deliver other FF services (Isophit, Inbody, Blueprints etc)
  • Being a part of the FF coach emergency coverage plan

Qualifications:

  • Pursue’s Fukumoto Fitness’s Core Values - Integrity, Accountability, Strive, Family, Generosity
  • Commitment to open, honest and transparent communication
  • Fitness coaching/group training experience with valid certification, insurance, and CPR
  • Ability to ‘Own the Room’ (voice projection, authority, motivation)

Other Assets:

  • Exercise science degree, FMS Level 1, kettlebell training experience

If you’re ready to bring your strength and passion to a place that delivers long-term impact, we’d love to meet you. Come join the team and be BETTER TOGETHER!

To apply, send resume and cover letter to johnny@fukumotofitness.com

Fifty 5 Fitness Fitness Instructor & Personal Trainer

Fifty 5 Fitness is growing! We are looking for a Group Fitness Instructor & Personal Trainer to join our team!

If you are energetic, passionate, organized and a hard-working individual that would like to teach clients ranging in ages from 20-80 years old, consider joining our team of Instructors & Trainers!

Skills Required:

  • Group Fitness Instructor Certification (required) – a minimum of 2 years
  • Personal Training Certificate (CSEP-CPT, MFC, Canfitpro or equivalent - required) - a minimum of 1 year experience
  • Seniors’ Fitness Instructor Certificate or Active Older Adult Certification through Manitoba Fitness Council (preferred)
  • Kinesiology Degree, or equivalent (preferred)
  • Valid CPR-C and AED certified (required)

We are looking for an Instructor & Personal Trainer who could work evenings and weekends. Be able to instruct up to 16 clients through a group class. Motivate the clients while offering modifications when needed.

Please send resume to emily@fifty5fitness.com 

Job Type: Part-time
Work Location: In person

Groww Open Access Program

If you don’t qualify for the cohort program or don’t think it’s for you, you can join the GROWW Open Access Program and learn more about girl’s and women’s health.

This program is available for anyone who has an interest in learning about topics related to girl’s and women’s health. Online seminars, and a curated reading list of 10-20 foundational articles will be available to advance knowledge in a given topic area or methodology.

More information regarding start dates for the Open Access Program will be coming soon!

Join the information list

Fit Kids Healthy Kids Program Facilitator Part Time Position (Winnipeg)

Fit Kids Healthy Kids is seeking a Program Facilitator to deliver programming based on physical literacy and the development of fundamental movement skills. Availability must include days, evenings, and weekends.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Aid in the outreach to agencies, programs, and events, in specified but not limited to low income, underserved communities in Winnipeg and Manitoba to promote the Fit Kids Healthy Kids program and physical literacy.
  • Assist in planning, creating, implementing, organizing, and facilitating Fit Kids Healthy Kids programming throughout Manitoba.
  • Facilitate weekly programs with various community partners based on fundamental movement skills and the Fit Kids Healthy Kids model.
  • Facilitate community large community events within Winnipeg and surrounding areas.
  • Act as a role model for the children and youth involved in all aspects of the program.
  • Work with and lead community partners, volunteers, and youth mentors.
  • Build leadership capacity at the community level.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

  • Have or working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology, Recreation, Education, Health Promotion, or in a related field.
  • Experience working with and delivering children’s programming for multiple ages. The ability to work with children under 6 is preferred.
  • Experience in a gym setting developing programs and leading multi-skill games.
  • Ability to carry and transport equipment for programming.
  • The ability and willingness to travel throughout the designated region and work irregular hours when deemed necessary.  Access to a reliable motor vehicle and a valid driver’s license is required.
  • Must provide a criminal record check with vulnerable sector search that has been done within 6 months of application to the position.

Technical/Job Specific Knowledge:

  • Aware of and/or understand:
    • Community development principles and approaches.
    • Benefits of physical activity and understanding of the importance of physical literacy in the LTAD (long term athlete development) model.
    • Working with diverse communities.
    • Managing projects, programs, and special events.
  • Skills and Attributes
    • Strong organization, planning, oral and written communication skills.
    • Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
    • Ability and energy to work with children 2-12 as a leader and role model.
    • Knowledge and ability to work in Microsoft office programs (Excel, Word, Outlook, Publisher, PowerPoint)
  • Additional Assets
    • A valid First Aid Certificate
    • French

Please submit in Microsoft Word or PDF format your confidential cover letter and resume including references, by email. Send to the attention of: hr@sportmanitoba.ca. Sport Manitoba is an equal opportunity employer.