Certified Personal Trainer

About Our Job

With competitive pay and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose - for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

This is an on-call position, which means it is a part-time, hourly role. This position will work no more than 39 hours per week and is not eligible for benefits. The pay rate for this position $21.72. On‐call positions may have routine or variable work schedules.

Location

In this position you can expect to work on site at one or multiple Recreation Centers through the city of Denver.

What You'll Do

Denver Parks and Recreation's Fitness division serves all fitness levels through a variety of services led by more than 100 fitness professionals. Services include over 200 group fitness classes offered citywide, as well as specialized programs such as Boot Camps, personal training, youth fitness and personalized nutrition programs to promote wellness for Denver citizens. To learn more about Denver Parks and Recreation's Fitness division, please visit Fitness & Personal Training webpage.

Certified Personal Trainers provide one-on-one instruction in fitness programming, demonstrating proper techniques and methods for participants, and ensuring a safe, fun, and enriching fitness environment. Be a part of our progressive Denver Parks and Recreation Department and join our high-caliber fitness team dedicated to the health and fitness of Denver's residents!

Specifically, as a Certified Personal Trainer you will:

• Develop exercise programs designed for a variety of levels and lead clients through workouts in individual, small group, and/or large group settings

• Demonstrate appropriate modifications of exercises and assist clients in setting attainable goals

• Perform consultations and fitness assessments on clients and potential clients

• Provide professional, safe, and effective demonstrations while offering ongoing motivation and feedback to clients

• Create enthusiastic and energetic workout environments while providing specific emphasis on safety and proper execution of movements

• Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of cardiovascular and resistance training instruction, flexibility training, functional training, safety/spotting, fitness testing, and general nutrition

• Meet the outstanding customer service standards of Denver Parks and Recreation

• Keep current on all certifications and industry practices

• Keep a schedule of times to train participants in the mornings, evenings, and/or weekends

• Show a willingness to answer questions and utilize positive conflict resolution skills

• Maintain a clean and safe orderly work area

• Keep all client forms and files up to date and comply with employee procedures and expectations as detailed in the employee manual

• Assist in recruitment, retention, program marketing, and special events

About You

What You'll Bring

We are looking for knowledgeable and enthusiastic Certified Personal Trainer who can provide engaging programming, with an eye for safety and fun!

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• Current NCCA nationally accredited Personal Training certification (such as but not but not limited to: NASM, NSCA, ACE, ACSM, or AFAA)

• Industry related degree (not required) combined with nationally accredited certification

• Previous Personal Training experience in an organized fitness establishment is a plus but not required

• Current CPR/First Aid Certification

• Willingness and ability to teach strength-based group fitness classes

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education Requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate

• Experience Requirement: None

• Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for the minimum education requirement

• Licensure/Certification: Certification as an instructor and/or trainer in yoga, step aerobics, kick boxing, boot camp, hip-hop, interval training, sports performance, strength training, Pilates, Zumba, indoor cycling, core conditioning or any fitness area by a nationally recognized organization. Requires certification in CPR/First Aid at the time of application or within six months hire date. Licensure and certification must be kept current as a condition of employment

Application Deadline

Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

RG2111 Fitness Instructor Certified

To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.

Position Type

Oncall

Position Salary Range

$21.54 - $29.51

Starting Pay

$21.72/hour

Agency

Parks and Recreation

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