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Great Coaches Grow Together
Learn from the best. Bring your ideas. Make a difference.
At Empower Every Body Fitness, we believe great coaching starts with a great team.
We're a community-focused fitness facility in Vancouver's West Point Grey neighbourhood, and we're always interested in connecting with people who share our passion for helping others become stronger, healthier, and more confident.
Whether you're an experienced fitness professional or just beginning your coaching career, Empower is a place where you can learn, contribute, and grow.
More Than a Gym. A Community Built Around Coaching.
At Empower, coaching isn't a solo endeavour.
Our coaches collaborate, share knowledge, support one another, and work together to help every athlete succeed.
We're fortunate to have an exceptionally experienced coaching team, including two CrossFit Level 3 coaches and professionals with expertise in strength training, weightlifting, gymnastics, endurance, mobility, combat sports, and more.
But what makes our team special isn't just the depth of knowledge. It's the willingness to share it.
Why Coach at Empower?
Be part of a real team
Our coaches aren't competing with one another.
They're working together.
We share ideas, exchange feedback, celebrate successes, and help each other navigate challenges.
Whether you're preparing to coach your first class or have years of experience behind you, you'll be surrounded by colleagues who genuinely want you to succeed.
Learn from experienced coaches
Great coaches never stop learning.
At Empower, you'll have opportunities to shadow classes, learn from experienced colleagues, and receive guidance and feedback from our head coach.
You'll also attend quarterly team meetings where our coaches come together to develop their skills, share knowledge, and explore new ideas.
With such a diverse and experienced coaching team, there's always something new to learn.
Bring your ideas to life
Have an idea for a new specialty program? Want to develop expertise in a particular area of fitness? Interested in exploring a different approach to coaching?
We want to hear about it.
At Empower, we encourage curiosity, creativity, and initiative. When your ideas align with our mission and goals, our leadership team will work with you to explore what's possible.
We don't believe every coach needs to follow the same professional development path.
Make a meaningful difference
Our members come from all walks of life.
Some are experienced athletes. Others are discovering fitness for the first time. Many are working to stay strong, healthy, and independent as they age.
As an Empower coach, you'll help people build confidence, overcome challenges, develop new skills, and achieve things they never thought possible.
And you'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships along the way.
What Makes a Great Empower Coach?
We're looking for people who share our values and genuinely care about helping others succeed.
Our ideal coaches are:
Collaborative: You enjoy being part of a team and sharing knowledge with others.
Coachable: You're open to feedback, curious, and committed to continuous improvement.
Supportive: You meet people where they are and help them progress at their own pace.
Professional: You take your responsibilities seriously and prioritize safety and effective coaching.
Personable: You connect with people, build relationships, and help create a welcoming environment.
Enthusiastic: You bring positive energy and a genuine passion for helping people become healthier and stronger.
We welcome applications from experienced fitness professionals and people who are just beginning their coaching careers.
For most positions, we look for candidates with a recognized personal training certification or CrossFit Level 1 credential. Specific certification requirements depend on the role.
But credentials aren't everything.
We're equally interested in your attitude, communication skills, willingness to learn, and commitment to helping others succeed.
Current Coaching Opportunities
Youth Fitness Assistant Coach
Empower | Junior Varsity Program
Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:00–5:00 PM
Compensation: $25 per session ($50 per week)
Hours: 2 hours per week to start E
mployment Type: Independent Contractor
About the Role
Empower is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated Youth Fitness Assistant Coach to join our Junior Varsity program.
Our Junior Varsity program helps children aged 9–12 develop healthy habits, build confidence, improve physical literacy, and most importantly, enjoy being active.
We believe the gym should be a place where young people learn what they’re capable of, develop a positive relationship with fitness, and build skills that will serve them throughout their lives.
We’re looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with youth, has a background in fitness, and is excited about helping create a positive and encouraging training environment.
This is an opportunity to work alongside an experienced lead coach, learn the fundamentals of youth coaching, and gradually develop the skills and confidence to take on more coaching responsibilities.
What You’ll Be Doing
Working alongside the lead instructor, your responsibilities will include:
Assisting with the delivery of weekly Junior Varsity classes.
Helping demonstrate and coach age-appropriate exercises and movement skills.
Keeping participants engaged, motivated, and involved throughout the session.
Helping maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive training environment.
Providing individual encouragement and support to children.
Assisting with class setup, equipment organization, and cleanup.
Communicating and working collaboratively with the lead instructor.
Developing your own coaching skills with opportunities to take on greater responsibility over time.
Classes include warm-ups, movement and technique development, age-appropriate strength training, bodyweight exercises, cardiovascular conditioning, running, and cool-downs.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who:
Genuinely enjoys working with children and helping them succeed.
Is positive, energetic, patient, and encouraging.
Has a background in fitness, exercise, or sport.
Is comfortable demonstrating and participating in physical activities.
Takes initiative and is willing to contribute beyond simply following instructions.
Is receptive to feedback and interested in continually improving.
Values teamwork, communication, and relationship building.
Understands the importance of creating a safe and inclusive environment for every child.
You don’t need to know everything coming into this role. We can help develop your coaching abilities. What matters most is your attitude, willingness to learn, and commitment to the children and the community.
Qualifications & Requirements
Required:
A fitness-related certification or recognized training qualification that meets Empower’s insurance requirements.
Current Basic First Aid certification.
A background or experience in fitness, sport, or physical activity.
A Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector screening.
Availability on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, 4:00–5:00 PM.
An asset:
Previous experience working with children or youth.
NCCP certification or experience coaching organized sport.
Background in strength and conditioning, kinesiology, physical education, or a related field.
Training and mentorship will be provided by Empower and the lead instructor.
An Opportunity to Grow
This position starts at just two hours per week, with classes on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.
However, we’re interested in finding the right person and helping them grow.
As your coaching experience and confidence develop, there may be opportunities to take on more responsibility, lead classes, and become involved in other areas of Empower’s youth and fitness programs.
We value people who take pride in their work, look for ways to contribute, and are committed to becoming better at what they do.
We’re not just looking for someone to fill an hour. We’re looking for someone who wants to make a difference in the lives of young people and be part of a positive coaching community.
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 5.0 – 25.0 per week
Benefits:
Casual dress
On-site gym
On-site parking
Experience:
Coaching: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
To apply, please complete the application form below.
Great Coaches Are Always Welcome
We're always interested in meeting people who share our passion for coaching, learning, and helping others succeed.
Whether you're an experienced coach or just beginning your coaching journey, we'd love to learn more about you.
We may not have an opening that fits your experience or availability right now, but we're always happy to connect with people who could be a great addition to our team.
Join the Empower Coaching Team
Ready to take the next step?
Tell us a little about yourself, your experience, and what interests you about coaching at Empower by completing the application, below.
We review applications as opportunities arise and look forward to learning more about you.
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