Personal Trainer & Receptionist

Innovated. Passionate. Detail-Oriented.

If this sounds like you, then apply to join our prestigious team at the Muir Hotel, where excellence meets elegance!

Situated in the center of the vibrant Halifax Waterfront and at the heart of the recently developed Queen's Marque district, Muir offers elevated hospitality inspired by the spirit, culture, and natural beauty of Nova Scotia. In each of our departments, our team shares a common goal – providing an exceptional customer experience in a clean, comfortable environment.  If you are passionate about a career in hospitality and want to join a team that shares this common goal, the Muir is presently seeking a Wellness Receptionist & Personal Trainer.

The Wellness Receptionist and Personal Trainer hybrid position combines administrative support with hands-on fitness coaching for our Winward wellness fitness center. This dynamic role ensures seamless operation of the fitness center while delivering a personalized fitness experience to hotel guests and members. You will play an essential role in both the front-of-house customer service experience and as a fitness professional, creating a welcoming atmosphere, handling guest inquiries, and offering personalized training sessions that enhance the luxury wellness experience.

You will serve as the face of the hotel’s fitness center, engaging with guests, ensuring their needs are met, and assisting with any fitness-related inquiries. Additionally, as a personal trainer, you will deliver bespoke fitness programs that align with the guests' goals, ensuring a holistic, premium wellness experience.

As a Wellness Receptionist & Personal Trainer, you’ll get to:

• Create and Develop exercise programs for individuals or groups, including cardiovascular workouts, strength training, and stretching 
• Conduct one on one, and or lead small group training sessions, demonstrating how to perform exercises and routines. In addition, helping clients use equipment correctly.
• Track clients' progress and adjust programs as needed.
• Develop customized workout plans that align with clients’ goals, preferences, and abilities.
• Distribute and stock towels, robes, toiletries, fruits and other items or amenities needed in the area to provide guests with a level of service in keeping with Muir’s 5- star standards
• Maintain cleanliness and presentation throughout combined Wet and Fitness areas as well as receptionist desk area.
• Answer phone calls, reply to emails and assist with service inquires for both Queens Marque residents and Hotel guest.
• Greet hotel guests, members, and visitors with a warm and professional demeanor, offering exceptional customer service and addressing fitness-related inquiries.
• Perform other tasks or projects as assigned by hotel management and staff.

What we’re looking for:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency in English; other languages is a plus.

• CSEP Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) or YMCA Certified Personal Trainer, or a nationally recognized Personal Training Program certification. With at least 2 years training experience.
• First Aid and CPR certified (mandatory for health and safety reasons)
• Excellent customer service skills to create positive experiences for clients in keeping with the standards of a luxury hotel.
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to educate and motivate clients effectively, and the ability to engage with diverse groups of people.
• Luxury wellness and Lifestyle Coaching would be considered as asset; but not required
• Previous experience in a similar role is preferred but not required.

Your team and Working environment:

• Fast-paced new build luxury hotel
• Located in the heart of the vibrant Halifax Waterfront, minutes away from the Dartmouth ferry terminal.
• A team of like-minded hospitality professionals that share a passion for service.
• Back of house experience that puts employees first.

Employee Benefits:

• Eligible for $500 signing bonus upon completion of probationary period.
• Eligible for shift premiums based on hotel capacity.
• Access to our employee development/education reimbursement program.
• Company scholarship program for employees and family members.
• Flexible work schedule.
• One earned day off every two months based on attendance.
• 50% reimbursement of monthly transit pass.
• Access to our gym and fitness facilities.
• Comprehensive Extended, Health, Dental and Vision Benefits.
• Opportunity to Participate in the Employer sponsored retirement savings program.
• Access to Marriott employee travel benefits.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee centric back of house experience.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

APPLY TODAY: For more information on the opportunities at the Muir Hotel, please visit www.muirhotel.com or send your resume to [email protected]