Personal Trainer

Overview

The Person al Trainer is a part‑time position responsible for fitness assessment, training development, and performing training sessions. This position is under the supervision of the Fitness Manager.

• Create customized plans for clients, maintaining training sessions in written form.
• Provide exceptional customer service; be on time for clients and prepared for the session.
• Perform equipment orientations for new members.
• Demonstrate appropriate exercise techniques and skills to clients and remain current with industry standards and trends.
• Provide energetic, professional instruction that is current with industry standards and in accordance with a professional fitness certifying organization.
• Maintain national certification and CPR/AED certification and provide accurate documentation.
• Inspect facility, equipment, and activity areas for safety; report and correct any unsafe conditions.
• Communicate with clients in a professional and timely manner.
• Promote program in a positive and motivating fashion.
• Demonstrate and support park district customer service standards.
• Maintain a proactive approach to safety and risk management. Participate in the creation, implementation, and evaluation of sound risk management policies and procedures. Report all accidents and incidents in a timely manner. Conduct timely accident investigations, complete accurate and timely accident and incident reports. Work collaboratively with the HR Department on claims. Be prepared for and cooperative during the loss control review process and PDRMA field visits.
• Follow and model compliance with all District, State, Federal, and departmental safety and risk management, personnel, administrative policies and procedures, ordinances, and regulations.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Strong knowledge of fitness programming, exercise, and human physiology.
• Ability to demonstrate skills and techniques used in fitness and exercise conditioning.
• Ability to communicate with and instruct adults and youth.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and organization skills.
• Demonstrate initiative, flexibility, and creativity.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills (i.e., professional ability to attend to customer needs).
• Ability to address complaints and resolve concerns as needed.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred.
• More than 2 years experience in personal training or related fitness field required.
• Certifications in one or more of the following preferred: ACE, ACSM, AFAA, NASM, NSCA or another NCCA accredited organization.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, CPR, AED, and First Aid certification within three (3) months of date of hire.

• Subject to modified/flexible work schedule.
• Subject to inside and outdoor environmental conditions.
• Ability to occasionally lift light weight (45 lbs.) objects.

Full Salary Range: $25.00/hr - $40.00/hr

To be considered for this position, interested individuals must complete the online application accessible ervilleparks.org/employment. Materials submitted through mail, email, or fax will not be considered.