MacEwan Careers: Casual Exercise Specialist I in Edmonton

MacEwan University is hiring an Exercise Specialist I for a casual position in Sport and Wellness, Campus Services in Edmonton. Competition 26.04.76 remains open until a suitable candidate is found.

The salary range is CAD 27.671 to CAD 40.242 per hour. The role is casual, meaning less than 35 hours per week, and primary shifts are expected on weekday evenings and weekends.

The position combines fitness assessment, exercise prescription, group instruction, customer service and emergency-response capability. It requires professional fitness certification and current First Aid-related credentials.

Opportunity Overview

The Exercise Specialist supports the health and wellness needs of students, athletes, employees and public clients who use MacEwan’s Sport and Wellness facilities.

The role includes both individual fitness assessment and group programming, so candidates need technical exercise knowledge and the ability to communicate clearly with people who have different goals and ability levels.

Available Position

• Position: Exercise Specialist I (Casual)
• Employer: MacEwan University
• Competition: 26.04.76
• Department: Sport and Wellness, Campus Services
• Location: Edmonton, Alberta
• Employment: Casual, less than 35 hours per week
• Salary: CAD 27.671-40.242 per hour
• Closing: Open until a suitable candidate is found

Key Responsibilities

The specialist conducts comprehensive fitness and health assessments and counselling sessions using Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology guidelines.

The job organizes specialized testing for special populations, sports organizations and corporate clients and teaches group fitness formats such as spin, aquatics, muscular strength and endurance, HIIT and boot-camp classes.

The position can also design fitness classes that include academic components and liaise with physicians or physiotherapists when medical concerns affect a client.

Facility responsibilities include monitoring equipment and fitness areas, completing records, answering inquiries and responding to security or emergency situations. The specialist may administer First Aid, CPR, AED and Oxygen when required.

Who Can Apply?

Applicants need at least a two-year diploma in physical education or another health-related field, although an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

MacEwan asks for at least six months of experience in a fitness work environment with group or specialty-class instruction and experience delivering workshops.

Candidates must be certified as a Personal Trainer through CSEP or ACSM and hold current Standard First Aid, CPR, AED and Oxygen Administration certifications.

Additional Certifications and Schedule

AFLCA group-fitness certification or an equivalent such as CanFit-Pro and resistance-training certification are considered assets.

The job is on campus. Primary shifts are weekday evenings from about 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and weekends from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with rotating schedules covering facility operations.

Screening and Application Status

The successful candidate must obtain a Police Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check at their own cost.

The official MacEwan opportunity page states that the competition remains open until a suitable candidate is found and provides an Apply Now route through the university opportunities system.

How to Apply

Apply from MacEwan University’s official opportunity page for Competition 26.04.76 and select Apply Now. Put your CSEP/ACSM certification, First Aid/CPR/AED/Oxygen credentials and group-fitness experience where they can be verified quickly.

Tips for Applicants

List required certifications first

The personal-training and emergency-care credentials are core eligibility items, so make them highly visible.

Use assessment and programming examples

Describe how you assessed a client, developed an appropriate exercise plan and adjusted it based on goals or limitations.

Show group-instruction range

Mention the class formats and participant types you have taught and how you maintained safety and engagement.

Final Notes

The MacEwan Exercise Specialist competition is current on the university’s official careers site, remains open until filled and includes a working Apply Now process.