Fitness Supervisor

Req ID: 28703
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: 10/30/2026

Job Summary

The City of Mississauga is seeking a Fitness Supervisor to lead the development and delivery of diverse fitness programs that reflect the needs, interests and experiences of our community. Reporting to the Fitness Manager, you will work with an experienced team of industry professionals to coordinate fitness programs and initiatives across the city. You will also contribute as part of a facility team, supporting the day-to-day operation of the facility, programs and staff while fostering a welcoming, accessible and inclusive environment that promotes positive community experiences and excellent customer service.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Initiate, design and deliver quality programs that encourage and support healthy, active living for community residents

- Lead a diversified part-time staff team, including exercise counsellors, personal trainers and group exercise instructors, while identifying opportunities for volunteers and student internship placements

- Hire, coach, train, schedule and supervise staff, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality programs and services

- Manage, monitor and recommend annual operating budgets, maintain financial accountability, provide budget forecasts, and strive to achieve established targets.

- Monitor, prepare and approve part-time payroll and provide reports as required

- Participate as part of the facility and building supervisory teams, including Manager on Duty shifts, to ensure the effective supervision of facilities, programs and staff while maintaining excellent public relations and customer service

- Ensure a coordinated approach to service delivery, facility and space utilization, and identify opportunities to maximize participation and cross-program collaboration

- Develop and participate in outreach initiatives that introduce fitness concepts and healthy living opportunities to the community and encourage community involvement in recreation services

- Provide timely and effective resolution of customer concerns and complaints using sound judgment, decision-making and communication skills

- Prepare for, respond to and follow up on accidents, incidents and emergency situations in accordance with corporate policies and procedures

- Work collaboratively with the Supervisor of Operations and Facility Manager to ensure a high standard of facility cleanliness, maintenance and readiness

- Maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including customer service, parks, human resources, standards and training, community development and partner organizations

- Ensure compliance with all applicable City of Mississauga Recreation and Culture standards, corporate policies, procedures and legislative requirements

- Maintain all required statistics and prepare reports, evaluations and recommendations as required

- Participate in business unit, divisional and departmental initiatives, projects and working groups that support organizational priorities

- Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications

- Degree or diploma in Recreation, Physical Education, Kinesiology, or validated equivalent, with a minimum of three years full-time related experience

- Current certification in personal training and/or group exercise through CSEP, CANFIT PRO, CPTN, OFC, ACSM or validated equivalent

- Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with program design and delivery, program maintenance software (example: ActiveNet, Perfect Minds, etc.), customer service, budget management, partnership program delivery and volunteer group dynamics

- Must have excellent written and oral communication skills

- Ability to work in a changing team environment and also possess an interest in professional development

- Must hold a valid and current Intermediate First Aid or Standard First Aid certification with CPR C & AED from a recognized WSIB-provider or must hold a valid and current Basic First Aid or Emergency First Aid with CPR C & AED from a recognized WSIB-provider, at the employee’s expense.

- Able to support other areas within the facility team

- Ability to travel between multiple recreation sites within the city for time-sensitive work-related travel.

Hourly Rate/Salary: $ 91,701.00 - $ 122,268.00
Hours of Work: 35
Work Location: Cawthra CC
Organization Unit: CMS/Carmen Corbasson & Clarkson Fitness
Department/Division/Section: CMS/Community Services Dept , CMS/Recreation & Culture Division , Program Delivery
Non-Union/Union: Non Union

Applicants applying to this posting may be considered for the same position(s) should another vacancy occur within six months from the date of this posting, unless the requirement to repost is expressed differently in a Collective Agreement.
If you are selected for an interview and your proposed transfer or promotion results in a real or perceived conflict of interest in relation to the Employment of Relatives Corporate Policy and Procedure, you must notify the Human Resources Representative as soon as possible.
If you are selected for an interview you are expected to disclose all current positions held in the City, whether full time or part time.

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

The City of Mississauga may use artificial intelligence (AI) technology in sourcing and/or screening candidates for some positions; however, it is not used in selecting final candidates

Candidates are expected to complete interviews independently to ensure an equitable assessment. The use of AI-generated responses, AI assistants, transcription tools, or third-party coaching technologies during interviews is prohibited, unless supported by an approved accommodation and may result in disqualification from the recruitment process.

Accommodations
The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please complete the following Accommodation Request Form and have it emailed to [email protected] citing the Job ID and Job Title. This will inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.

Learn more about the City’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion .