The Personal Trainer is responsible for delivering fitness and personal training services to members and guests, including but not limited to: developing and delivering comprehensive training programs based on clients’ goals, performing new member orientations, and building a roster of clients through client-centered interactions. Duties can also include leading TRX/Functional training classes, educating members on proper equipment usage, assistance in special events and fitness workshop development, and other aspects of the Fitness Center.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Maintain communication link between Fitness Center Members and Guests, Fitness Center Management Team, Fitness Center Equipment Maintenance, Fitness Center Membership Services, and Fitness Center Part Time Staff.
Provide safe and effective exercise programming and progression for clients.
Maintain accurate client records.
Retain current clientele, and build current roster of clients.
Maintain knowledge of all training rates and procedures.
Track client packages, report and submit all sales transaction receipts and paperwork to the Fitness Team Leader, renew client packages on a timely basis.
Maintain knowledge and adherence to all Personal Training Program procedures and protocols; based on NCCA accredited certifications.
Ensure all personal training packages are current and sessions are removed in a timely manner.
Must make available minimum of 1 one hour equipment orientation and assessment times monthly.
Assist in overseeing facility and equipment for safety concerns.
Perform the job safely and in compliance with district policies, procedures, work and safety rules.
Be familiar with the safe operation of any equipment necessary in accomplishing required tasks.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
Help retain and attain new members through club promotion and customer service excellence.
Communicate positive and negative member responses/comments to management.
Develop and present fitness related workshops and seminars for members and guests.
Assist in conducting member and participant surveys.
Meet periodically with Fitness Team Leader to review goals and progress.
Adheres to all departmental and Park District policies and procedures.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
General work area is indoors, in a smoke-free environment with controlled temperature and fluorescent lighting.
Must work around the general population.
Subject to modified/flexible work schedule.
Able to work under stressful situations when First Aid or CPR is required, including the ability to respond quickly and accurately to any and all emergencies.
Physical agility to maintain mobility from site to site.
Ability to lift moderate to heavy objects.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
Sitting – occasionally
Walking – frequently
Strength – 1-50lbs.
Up to 100 lbs on rare occasions
Climbing – occasionally
Balancing – frequently
Stooping – frequently
Kneeling – frequently
Crouching – frequently
Crawling – occasionally
Reaching – frequently
Handling – frequently
Feeling – occasionally
Touching - occasionally
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Energetic, enthusiastic, and motivational.
Enjoys interaction with people.
Excellent verbal communication, promotional and leadership skills.
Teamwork attitude.
Goal oriented, fiscally aware.
Self Motivated /Problem Solver / Takes the initiative.
Good knowledge of pertinent safety precautions.
Ability to maintain positive and effective working relationships with other employees.
Desire to further knowledge through CEC’s in the field.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Holds a current Personal Training Certification from an NCCA accredited certifying body.
Advanced knowledge of proper training techniques in equipment and exercise instruction, and safety standards.
Experience in seminar, workshop, and lecture implementation and participation preferred.
Current CPR and AED certification.