Junior Coach & Community Coordinator
- Cambridge, ON, Canada
- Greater Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo Metropolitan Area, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
The Junior Coach & Community Coordinator supports the coaching team while helping deliver an exceptional member experience.
This position is designed as an entry point into the Move Strong coaching team, providing mentorship, hands-on experience, and progressive responsibility for individuals interested in developing into professional coaches.
The role is particularly well suited for Kinesiology students or recent graduates who are interested in pursuing a long-term career in coaching, health, fitness, and member development.
In addition to coaching development, this role supports community engagement, content creation, and operational standards that contribute to the overall success of the business.
Future Opportunity
This role is designed to develop future Move Strong coaches.
Individuals who demonstrate strong coaching ability, professionalism, reliability, and alignment with Move Strong's values may have the opportunity to progress into a Coach role with increased responsibilities and compensation.
As Move Strong continues to grow, we anticipate opportunities for expanded coaching hours and full-time coaching positions. While progression timelines will vary based on individual performance and business needs, this role is intended to provide a pathway toward a long-term coaching career within Move Strong.
Coaching Development
~12 hrs/week
The primary focus of this role is coaching development through observation, mentorship, and practical experience to develop and grow into a confident, capable, and professional Move Strong Coach.
- Shadow and assist coaching staff during classes
- Support programs including Age Strong, Define Basics, Signature, Foundations, HYROX, Metcon, and Functional Movement Screens
- Assist with class setup and teardown
- Observe coaching techniques, member interactions, and cueing strategies
- Learn Move Strong coaching systems, standards, and programming philosophy
- Participate in coaching development and mentorship opportunities
- Progress toward independent coaching responsibilities
~8 hrs/week
Contribute to an exceptional member experience and strengthen community engagement. Hospitality is crucial and a key piece in our member retention strategy.
- Welcome members and guests
- Support onboarding and first visits
- Assist members with questions and facility navigation
- Support gym challenges, events, and community initiatives
- Build positive relationships with members
- Help create a welcoming, energetic, and supportive environment
~6 hrs/week
Help tell the Move Strong story and strengthen brand awareness within the community.
- Capture photos and video during classes, events, and community activities
- Create and organize content for approval
- Assist with social media scheduling and content execution
- Create Instagram stories and member highlights
- Identify opportunities to showcase member success stories and community culture
- Support the Move Strong marketing calendar and brand standards
~4 hrs/week
Maintain a safe, clean, professional, and welcoming training environment - everyone pitches in here.
- Follow facility cleaning and maintenance protocols
- Maintain training areas and equipment
- Reset equipment and spaces between classes as needed
- Maintain cleanliness of bathrooms and common areas
- Report maintenance concerns or facility issues
- Support overall operational standards
Coaching Development
- Completion of coaching development hours
- Demonstrated improvement in coaching skills
- Progression toward independent coaching responsibilities
- Ability to apply Move Strong coaching standards
- Positive member interactions
- Support of onboarding experiences
- Contribution to member engagement and retention
- Consistent contribution to content creation
- Quality and professionalism of content
- Support of marketing initiatives and brand standards
- Completion of facility responsibilities
- Adherence to operational standards
- Positive member feedback regarding facility cleanliness and organization
Required Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a Kinesiology program or closely related field
- Strong interest in strength training, movement, health, and coaching
- Desire to pursue coaching as a profession and continue developing coaching skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Positive, team-oriented attitude
- Reliable, professional, and accountable
- Comfortable receiving feedback and applying it to improve
- Ability to represent Move Strong professionally both inside and outside the facility
- Personal Training Certification (or working toward one)
- CPR / First Aid Certification
- Experience participating in strength training, athletics, coaching, or sport
- Experience working with people in a leadership, customer service, teaching, or mentoring capacity
- Interest in content creation and social media
This job description is intended to outline the general nature and responsibilities of the role and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or expectations associated with the position.
Move Strong Inc. reserves the right to modify, assign, remove, or adjust duties, responsibilities, operational needs, schedules, and role expectations as required to support business operations, team development, and organizational growth.
Role responsibilities and expectations may evolve over time at the discretion of Move Strong Inc. to align with the ongoing needs and growth of the business.
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Responsibilities
Support coaches through class assistance, observation, mentorship, and progressive development toward independent coaching. Help deliver a positive member experience, create social media and marketing content, and maintain facility cleanliness and operational standards.
Requirements
Applicants must be enrolled in or recently graduated from a Kinesiology program or a closely related field, have a strong interest in coaching and strength training, and demonstrate excellent communication, reliability, professionalism, and a team-oriented attitude. A personal training certification, CPR/First Aid certification, relevant sport or coaching experience, and interest in content creation are preferred.
Skills
- Coaching
- Strength Training
- Movement Training
- Member Engagement
- Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Customer Service
- Content Creation
- Social Media
- Teamwork
- Reliability
- Professionalism
- Feedback Application
- Facility Maintenance
- Class Setup and Teardown
- First Aid
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Categories
- Sports & Recreation
- Customer Service & Support
- Marketing
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Kinesiology
- Strength Training
- Coaching Development
- Member Experience
- Member Onboarding
- Community Engagement
- CPR
- First Aid
- Age Strong
- Define Basics
- Signature
- Foundations
- HYROX
- Metcon
- Functional Movement Screens
- Coaching Standards
- Programming Philosophy
- Social Media
- Instagram Stories
- Content Creation
- Marketing Calendar
- Facility Maintenance
- Equipment Setup
- Member Retention