Join a young vibrant organization committed to optimizing athlete performance for life. Located in Burnaby, BC - Fortius Sport & Health is a state-of-the-art 148,000 sq ft facility that is home to a performance and fitness training centre, FIFA-standard turf pitch, NBA/FIBA/collegiate lined gymnasium, human performance lab, sports medicine clinic, 50-room lodge and a chef-inspired bistro.  Our vision is a sport culture strengthened by athletes achieving their full potential and realizing the life-long benefits of sport. Our mission is to optimize athlete performance for life by integrating sport medicine, science and healthcare experts in an athlete development centre that is strengthened by philanthropy.

Learn more at www.fortiussport.com

The focus for this role will be working with athletes of all levels and abilities who are interested in taking an active role in improving their health, increasing their physical fitness, and optimizing their performance. Our coaches actively deliver private coaching, small and large group training, as well as providing leadership and support to variety of program areas. As Fortius continues to grow and evolve, this role requires initiative and a strong ability to be self-motivated while continuing to support the vision of the Fortius Fitness & Performance Centre.

What you’ll be doing:

• Taking direction from the Director, Sport Performance on all issues relating to the development and delivery of strength, conditioning and training programming and services;
• Reporting to the Manager of Lifelong Wellness, for monthly meetings and guidance with day to day responsibilities
• Developing and delivering individual and group goal-oriented training programs for clients of all ages and abilities, with a focus on our life-long wellness clientele
• Engaging with Fitness & Performance Centre members and clients with an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and customer service oriented approach;
• Performing functional movement screens and incorporating results of functional, physiological and biomechanical assessments into client training programs;
• Providing introductory consultations to prospective members and clients in the Fitness & Performance Centre;
• Preparing and delivering educational seminars on a variety of health and fitness conditioning topics for a diverse clientele;
• Integrating and working collaboratively with Strength & Conditioning colleagues and other members of the Fortius Practitioner team;
• Actively prospecting and pursuing new contacts and clients;
• Participating in departmental meetings, training and in-services and clinical studies and research activities as required. 

• Masters degree with a focus on Kinesiology, Human Kinetics, Sports Sciences or a related field;
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a practicing strength & conditioning specialist in a multi-disciplinary environment;
• Current strength and conditioning credentials are expected (i.e. NSCA-CSCS, CSEP-CPT);
• Experience in training clients in one on one settings, groups and teams.
• Experience training Chronic disease and special population experience is an asset
• Current First Aid and CPR certifications
• Exercise Physiology would be considered an asset (i.e. CSEP-CEP, ACSM-CEP)
• Ability to deal with issues with the utmost professionalism and confidentiality

Some of the Perks:

• Discounted Fitness & Performance centre membership and team fitness classes
• Food & Beverage and retail discounts for onsite bistro and sporting goods store
• May be eligible for coverage under our comprehensive benefits package
• Free parking and a central convenient location
• Opportunity to actively participate in the professional practice community with research studies and community events

PRIVACY & CONFIDENTIALITY

We appreciate your interest in Fortius Sport & Health and we will review your application as soon possible. Please note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.  As part of our professional commitment to privacy, all candidate information will be kept in the strictest of confidence. 

All successful candidates will be subject to background check, including criminal and education verification.