MEET THE TEAM
our Team
-

kelly taphouse
FOUNDER
-

Claire almajose
member success, group coach & personal coach
-

Malikae Dayes
NEW MEMBER EXPERIENCE, GROUP COACH AND PERSONAL COACH
-

Leticia Lopez
GROUP COACH AND PERSONAL TRAINER
-

thea mckay
group coach & personal coach
-

JAYCEL
member experience, group coach
-

dr. claire bacareza
chiropractor, group coach
-

chelsea conway
group coach & personal coach
-

MADLEYN BURBIDGE
GROUP COACH SUB
JOIN THE MOVE TEAM
Build Your Career. Empower Women. Make an Impact.
MOVE has been championing women's fitness since 2017.
We're building a team of passionate coaches and fitness professionals who believe strength training can do more than change bodies—it can build confidence, create connection, and help women become their best.
Whether you're an experienced coach looking for your next opportunity or an aspiring fitness professional looking to develop your skills, there may be a place for you at MOVE.
MOVE WELL. GET STRONG. BE YOUR BEST.
COACHING CAREERS AT MOVE
We're always interested in meeting exceptional fitness professionals who want to grow their careers while making a meaningful impact in women's fitness.
Our coaches do more than lead workouts. They build relationships, create exceptional member experiences, understand the purpose behind the programming, and help women become stronger and more confident.
You Might Be a Great Fit If You:
Love strength training and helping people succeed
Bring positive energy and confidence to a room
Care deeply about the member experience
Enjoy building genuine relationships
Are professional, dependable, and team-oriented
Are open to feedback and committed to continually improving
Believe in creating an inclusive and empowering fitness environment for women
Interested in joining the MOVE team?
Send us your resume and tell us about yourself, your coaching experience, and why you'd like to coach at MOVE.
MOVE COACH ACADEMY
Want to Become a Great Coach? Start Here.
The MOVE Coach Academy is our structured 12 to 16 -week unpaid internship and co-op program for students and emerging fitness professionals who want to turn what they've learned in the classroom into real-world coaching experience.
You'll work alongside experienced MOVE coaches, receive ongoing mentorship and feedback, and progressively develop your skills through:
OBSERVE → ASSIST → COACH → LEAD
Develop Real-World Experience In:
Group fitness coaching
Personal and semi-private training
Strength and conditioning programming
Movement coaching, cueing, and modifications
Women's fitness and empowerment
Member experience and relationship building
Fitness business operations
Community, marketing, and business development
As your skills and confidence develop, you'll progress from observation and assisting to hands-on coaching, with opportunities to take on greater coaching responsibility as competencies are demonstrated.
Who Should Apply?
The Coach Academy is designed for students and emerging fitness professionals who are passionate about strength training, coaching, women's health and fitness, and helping others become their best.
College and university students completing a co-op, internship, or field placement are encouraged to apply.
Approximately 12 to 16 weeks | Unpaid Internship / Co-op | Toronto
READY TO START YOUR COACHING CAREER?
Bring your energy, curiosity, and willingness to learn. We'll help you develop the coaching skills and confidence to take the next step in your fitness career.
MOVE WELL. GET STRONG. BE YOUR BEST.