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.

championing women’s fitness since 2017.