Personal Trainer and Fitness Area Supervisor - Part Time

Provides quality personal training services for the benefit of the participants. The days of work and hours will be dependent on guest’s requests and will vary weekly. Also performs weight room, cardiovascular, circuit area supervisory duties. The hiring ranges are:
Fitness Area Supervisor $12.56-$18.00 per hour and Personal Trainer $19.00-$48.00 per hour depending on qualifications and experience. Position will remain open until filled.

• Provide personal training services to participants
• Obtain informed consent and fitness assessment information from each participant
• Conduct computerized fitness profiles as needed
• Develop and implement appropriate exercise plans based on guest’s needs
• Provide hands on assistance to participants as needed
• Participate in required trainings & safety meetings
• Inspect circuit and weight room environment and equipment to ensure safety
• Work as fitness floor area supervisor 3-5 hours per week
• Handle emergencies according to established procedures
• Respond to customer calls within 24 hours to set up appointments
• Keep current on the trends and advancements in the area of assigned class activity/training utilizing approved educational sources
• Complete and maintain accurate administrative & record keeping tasks including but not limited to participant medical assessments, written consent forms, written exercise plans, guest evaluations, descriptions for promotional brochures
• Submit invoice statement reflecting hours worked

• Enhance the department’s image and accessibility by providing quality front-line supervision of weight, cardiovascular and circuit areas
• Provide routine observations of fitness areas to provide guest assistance, encourage and facilitate appropriate & safe equipment use, greet guests, and learn guest names
• Enforce Chilson Recreation Center policies and procedures particularly those applicable to fitness areas
• Conduct formal fitness orientations including demonstrating use of all fitness equipment
• Monitor equipment for proper working condition and immediately communicate mechanical concerns
• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe & organized fitness area
• Flexible schedule required including evenings & weekends as needed
• Respond to customer calls within 24 hours to set up appointments
• Keep current on the trends and advancements in the area of assigned class activity/training utilizing approved educational sources
• Complete and maintain accurate administrative & record keeping tasks including but not limited to, participant medical assessments, written consent forms, written exercise plans, guest evaluations, descriptions for promotional brochures
• Attendance at in-service trainings & safety meetings required

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Knowledge of specific activity, fitness & wellness required
• Strong oral communication & customer service skills required
• Ability to work effectively and diplomatically with diverse groups
• Ability to handle difficult situations involving participants with patience, good judgment and diplomacy required
• Ability to build and maintain strong participant enrollments
• Basic computer knowledge and skills to conduct computerized fitness profiles

• Program Instructor IV:
  Degree in exercise science, physical education or related field is required. Minimum of 1 year or 150 hours of practical personal training experience working with a variety of clients required.
• Fitness Area Supervisor:
  Minimum of six (6) months of work experience performing similar fitness area supervision/orientation and exercise program development with a high degree of public contact & customer relations in a fast-paced fitness environment; experience in a recreation center setting including with all age groups.

• Current certification from a nationally recognized organization preferred (i.e. ACE, ACSM, NSCA) or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date required
• Current CPR & First Aid preferred or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire date required

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