Employee Personal Trainer

Join an established, supportive team with consistent clients, a strong club culture, and a clear path to growth.

Company

Sturgeon Valley Athletic Club (SVAC) is a private fitness facility offering a full range of fitness solutions to our members. Our vision is to be the number one private platinum fitness solution by providing second-to-none options to our members and those looking for a better fit for their training options. We have grown our business over the last 30 years with a strong commitment to health and wellness, serving our clients in St. Albert and the greater Edmonton area.

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated and professional Employee Personal Trainer (PT) to join our team.

Reporting to the Fitness Manager, the Personal Trainer is responsible for utilizing their personal training expertise to support members in achieving their fitness goals. This role is ideal for trainers who value a stable and supportive environment, consistent sessions and income growth, and the opportunity to be part of a strong, member-focused team.

Position Type & Location

• This is a permanent, in-person position, requiring availability to work on days, evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

What We Offer

• Consistent client flow: New members and new PT packages are prioritized to employee trainers to support a full and growing schedule.
• A supportive team environment: Work alongside experienced trainers and leadership committed to mentorship, collaboration, and your long-term success.
• Structured compensation model: Bi‑weekly pay with base session rate plus commission based on package sales.
• Company Perks: Paid time off, Complimentary gym membership, Discounts on gym services and partner products
• Strong onboarding and ongoing coaching: We invest in developing trainers through shadowing, skills development, and operational support.
• Clear expectations and professional standards: Uniform, policies, and club guidelines provide structure so you can focus on delivering high‑quality training experiences.
• Meaningful impact: Build strong rapport with members and support them in achieving real, lasting results through consistent training.

Ideal Candidates Will Have:

• A recognized personal training certification (or actively completing one)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A passion for coaching, education, and member success
• A team-first mindset with openness to collaboration
• Reliability, professionalism, and commitment to ongoing learning

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Application question(s):

• Are you able to reliably commute to the club in St. Albert daily?
• Are you available and willing to work on evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed?
• Do you have a recognized personal training certification or actively completing one? Please specify.
• What's your target compensation per training session (for about 1 hour)?

Work Location: In person