Personal Trainer - PRN - Ochsner Fitness Center - Harahan

Personal Trainer - PRN - Ochsner Fitness Center - Harahan

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We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters.

Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job assumes responsibility for and maintains the weight room and cardiovascular area. Handles opening and closing procedures, cleans equipment, supervises members and fitness areas, builds and maintains own clientele, and tracks and reports clientele progress. Designs fitness programs and performs fitness evaluations to the highest Elmwood Fitness Center standard of professionalism and in accordance with ACSM guidelines.

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• Preferred – Bachelor's degree in an exercise‑related field.
• Required – None.

• Certification as a Personal Trainer through a nationally recognized organization such as NSCA, ACSM, NASM, ACE, or Cooper Institute.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Build a personal training business and maintain a personal client base.
• Perform fitness evaluations and prospect clients professionally at all times.
• Complete all administrative duties, voucher sheets, physician clearance forms, and health questionnaires on time in accordance with HIPAA.
• Track and report all personal training metrics.
• Monitor fitness floor areas by following opening and closing procedures, maintaining cleanliness, greeting members, scanning for unsafe situations, enforcing rules, and offering assistance to members.
• Personal train and assess members and design/improve fitness programs according to ACSM guidelines for current and potential clients.
• Continue self‑education to expand knowledge of exercise physiology and personal training business building.

The physical demands may include exerting 50 to 100 pounds occasionally, 25 to 50 pounds frequently, or 10 to 20 pounds constantly to move objects. Must be able to stoop, bend, reach, and grab with arms and hands, manual dexterity, sit and stand for prolonged periods.

Ochsner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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