Fitness Trainer

Position#Summary Performs fitness assessments, develops exercise programs, and orients clientele on proper use of equipment. Provides assistance to ensure exercise safety.

Primary Position Responsibilities 1. Maintains quality fitness assessment skills by performing focused, professional appointments for members. 2. Develops exercise routines for members that are appropriate for their fitness level and/or accommodates special considerations to reach their desired goal. 3.

Recognizes importance of retention and actively participates in participant recruitment for exercise incentive programs. 4. Exhibits professional time-management skills to ensure the fitness appointments scheduled are executed on time to guarantee a seamless flow of appointments. 5. Performs regular housekeeping and proactive maintenance inspections.

Work Contact Group (Internal/External) Wellness Center personnel, physicians, nurses, therapists, patients, members, and guests. Reporting Relationships Reports to (position): Fitness Supervisor Supervises (position(s): None Qualifications Minimum Education: Required: â- High School Diploma or Equivalent â- Bachelor#s Degree in Physical Education, Exercise Physiology, Adult Fitness, or related field AND/OR certification from an accredited agency for Personal Training or Exercise Specialist as Recognized by Medical Fitness Association and NCCA.

Preferred: None Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation): Required: None Preferred: At least one year of experience in a fitness facility, including basic fitness testing and exercise prescription License, Registry or Certification:

Required:

CPR/AED and First Aid certification (or must be completed within 60 days of hire) Preferred: Personal training certification Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities: Required: Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Excellent skills in fitness testing and exercise prescription and thorough knowledge of exercise equipment. Preferred: None

Position Summary

Performs fitness assessments, develops exercise programs, and orients clientele on proper use of equipment. Provides assistance to ensure exercise safety.

Primary Position Responsibilities

Maintains quality fitness assessment skills by performing focused, professional appointments for members.

Develops exercise routines for members that are appropriate for their fitness level and/or accommodates special considerations to reach their desired goal.

Recognizes importance of retention and actively participates in participant recruitment for exercise incentive programs.

Exhibits professional time-management skills to ensure the fitness appointments scheduled are executed on time to guarantee a seamless flow of appointments.

Performs regular housekeeping and proactive maintenance inspections.

Work Contact Group (Internal/External)

Wellness Center personnel, physicians, nurses, therapists, patients, members, and guests.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to (position):

Fitness Supervisor

Supervises (position(s):

None

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Required:

â-

High School Diploma or Equivalent

â-

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education, Exercise Physiology, Adult Fitness, or related field AND/OR certification from an accredited agency for Personal Training or Exercise Specialist as Recognized by Medical Fitness Association and NCCA.

Preferred:

None

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):

Required:

None

Preferred:

At least one year of experience in a fitness facility, including basic fitness testing and exercise prescription

License, Registry or Certification:

Required:

CPR/AED and First Aid certification (or must be completed within 60 days of hire)

Preferred:

Personal training certification

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

Required:

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Excellent skills in fitness testing and exercise prescription and thorough knowledge of exercise equipment.

Preferred:

None