Certified Personal Trainer (Part-Time)

Job Summary

The Personal Trainer provides a custom fitness program in proper cardiovascular, strength and flexibility training ina one on one learning or small group environment to both health seekers and active fitness participants to attain the participants' chief goal(s).

Responsibilities and Duties

Arrives at work consistently on time, in proper uniform, and prepared to perform the essential functions of your job

Motivates and inspire clients to get results through goal setting, frequent follow-up, and re-assessments to show progress

Maintains up to date client folders and tracks sessions

Learns members' names and unique individual goals each shift

Educates members on proper exercise form and appropriate use of equipment, providing appropriate intervention and communication when necessary

Provides members with "spotting" support when safe and appropriate

Maintains a neat and orderly environment by ensuring equipment is returned to its proper location after use and educating members and clients to do the same

Maintains awareness of changes in schedules, staffing,procedures and environment that can affect a member's experience, and leads members through the changes in an informative, supportive manner

Models consistently the Y's values of caring, respect,responsibility and citizenship, thereby encouraging and supporting the development of these values within our members

Attends all staff meetings and in-service trainings

Safety and Risk Management

Adheres to all safety policies, rules and standard operating procedures established by Parks and Recreation

Inspects, corrects and maintains the work station/environment to ensure it is free from hazards or unsafe conditions

Reports all injuries and accidents, no matter how minor,immediately to the appropriate supervisor

Immediately reports all observed unsafe acts and conditions to the supervisor

Always reports to work in an acceptable condition, not under the influence of any substance that could inhibit the ability to work safety or efficiently

Member Engagement

Builds and maintains effective, positive relationships with members, participants and staff

Creates a supportive community environment

Models relationship-building skills in all interactions

Responds and/or resolves member inquiries and/or concerns in a timely manner

Understands and executes their role in fulfilling our promise as a cause-driven organization

Qualifications and Skills

Must be 18 years of age

Current certification in Personal Training from an accredited organization, i.e. NASM,ACE, AFAA etc

Thorough knowledge of strength and cardiovascular equipment and their appropriate use

Ability to assess individual fitness and effectively build a customized fitness program

Physical ability to lead and interact in fitness activities and perform related physical fitness skills

Possess excellent customer service and communication skills

Possessor be willing to learn sales skills

Ability to self-promote and network

1-2 years related experience preferred

Certification requirements include, within 30 days of hire, CPR/AED and First Aid; Child Abuse Prevention.

To Apply

To complete an application, please visit the City of Bluefield Municipal Complex at 200 Rogers Street, Bluefield WV 24701.

Resumes may be emailed to: rluther [at] cityofbluefield.com. Please include position applying for in the subject line.

You may also mail your resume to:

Robert Luther

Director of Human Resources

City of Bluefield

200 Rogers Street

Bluefield, WV 24701

The City of Bluefield is an Equal Opportunity Employer