mitment to an active lifestyle.
Bankers Hall Club is unique in its offering,
bringing a higher end feel to the fitness
experience. Aimed at downtown Calgary
professionals, the private club’s menu in-
cludes group fitness, squash courts and
coaching, massage and wellness pro-
grams, personal training, nutrition coach-
ing and athletic therapy. Annual social
events are also organized for members.
Much of the company’s success can be
attributed to the development of its em-
ployees, which currently number close to
1,000. Just as Wildeman worked various
positions before becoming SVP, many of
the club’s staff have started in one role
and then progressed over the years. As
an example, one of the club receptionists
received training to become a payroll and
human resources manager.
“The biggest impact on our business and
our culture has been the development of
our general managers,” Wildeman said.
“So our general managers are all folks like
myself who have grown up with the com-
pany.”
EMPLOYEES ENJOY
OPPORTUNITIES FOR
GROWTH
Someone who first joins the team as a
housekeeper, children’s club employee or
fitness consultant has the opportunity to
move into a management role through the
company’s training programs. By promot-
ing from within, the company has experi-
enced a high level of commitment among
their managers, Wildeman said. But ad-
vancement isn’t the only goal at Interna-
tional Fitness Holdings clubs. A career as a
personal trainer or salesperson can also be
rewarding, both personally and financially.
“We specialize in the brand new person scared to death of joining a gym.”
Scott Wildeman, Senior VP, Operations
MAY 2016
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