Trainer

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Application Deadline:

July 5, 2024

Hiring Range:

22.44 - 32.55

This is a part-time hourly position.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

10

Benefit Eligibility Group:

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Job Description Summary:

The Personal Trainer role provides support and leadership in all aspects of the Fitness program. They lead, instruct, and motivate participants in safe and effective exercise programming including cardiovascular exercise, strength training, and range of motion. They are responsible for organizing customized personal exercise programs, assessing strengths and weaknesses, ensuring safety, clear communication and record keeping.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Instruction: Conducts comprehensive personal training sessions based on ACSM national standards and Parks and Recreation Fitness Program guidelines. Provides weight room orientations, checks equipment for safety, acts as a resource for patrons including customer service and answering questions. Instructs and educates patrons of all ages from youth (ages 12+) to older adults on safe and proper use of weight and cardiovascular equipment and safe spotting techniques providing modifications and corrections as applicable.

• Record Keeping and Testing: Performs fitness assessments and takes biometric measurements for clients, including blood pressure, body composition, muscular strength and endurance, cardiovascular and range of motion. Performs related duties as required to meet the needs of the Fitness and Parks and Recreation programs including accurate completion of all required paperwork.

• Customer Service: Provides exceptional customer service to include answering customers' questions, maintaining a positive and friendly class environment, and enforcing facility policies.

• Teamwork: Responsible for knowing and complying with all city and department policies; participating in professional trainings and development; and adhering to attendance and workplace attire policies. Continues education in the field, maintains certification(s) and job knowledge to remain current with trends, teaching techniques and attends all in-house training and staff meetings.

• Safety: Takes proper safety precautions to ensure participant safety and prevent accidents. Is responsible for the safety of self, others, materials, and equipment. Uses all required safety equipment and follows all safety regulations, policies and procedures. Reports all accidents and damage to city property immediately (within 24 hours).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Current personal training certification from: ACE, NSCA, AFAA, ACSM, AAAI/ISMA, NEDITA, ISSA, NASM, NFPT, IFPA or any nationally recognized certification.

• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification.

• Experience in weight and fitness class instruction, personal training, exercise testing and exercise program design for all populations.

• Ability to design exercise programs for individuals with chronic diseases, and in stages of post-rehabilitation.

• Have and maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to teach group fitness and weight training classes to all age groups youth (ages 12+) to older adults.

• College degree in exercise physiology, kinesiology, exercise science or related degree (preferred).

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Current personal training certification from: ACE, NSCA, AFAA, ACSM, AAAI/ISMA, NEDITA, ISSA, NASM, NFPT, IFPA or any nationally recognized certification.

• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification.

• Experience in weight and fitness class instruction, personal training, exercise testing and exercise program design for all populations.

• Ability to design exercise programs for individuals with chronic diseases, and in stages of post-rehabilitation.

SUPERVISION

Supervision Received: Program Coordinator

Supervision Exercised: None

WORKING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Physical and Mental Effort

• Ability to perform a wide range of strenuous physical fitness skills. Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities that permits the employee to communicate effectively on the telephone and in person. Ability to work under stress from demanding deadlines, public contact, and changing priorities and conditions.

Work Environment

• Works primarily in a clean, comfortable environment. Works in a setting subject to continuous interruptions and background noises.

Machines and equipment used include, but are not limited to the following

• Free weights, various weight and exercise machines, functional equipment (kettle bells, medicine balls, resistance bands, etc.) stereo and microphone equipment.

Additional Job Description:

Last updated: October 2023

The City of Boulder is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected statute. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please send a request to HR@bouldercolorado.gov.