Personal Trainer

Overview Reports to: Fitness & Wellness, Director and Assistant Manager, Fitness & Wellness Position Summary: Responsible for assisting members in achieving their health goals through physical activity instruction and guidance. Essential Functions Performs initial physical assessment of the member Establishes realistic goal for the client Develop physical fitness programs and offers guidance to help client achieve goals Ensures proper, up-to-date and safe procedures are being utilized Monitors form and technique, provides constructive verbal and hands-on help Maintains a clean and neat appearance of the fitness facility and monitors the functioning status of equipment. Monitors fitness center; assists members with proper techniques, answers questions and provides information about health promotion and fitness. Teaches proper stretching, strengthening and aerobic exercises, participates in continuing education seminars and workshops. Greets users of the fitness center; answers telephones and maintain files of program cards, testing and other information. Assists the Assistant Manager in initial and continued development of services within the athletic department. Attends all training sessions and regular staff meetings; researches assigned projects and topics. Remains up to date on current fitness information Must maintain a current personal training certification through continuing education Knowledge of how to perform a correct “weight lifting spot” Ability to plan effective creative fitness programs designed to safely meet the clients’ goals. Qualifications Education: Bachelors degree with an emphasis on Physical Education, Recreation or Personal Trainer certifications from an accredited school and or any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or any other combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities. Experience: Minimum one year of experience is required. Additional Skills: Must hold proper certifications in personal training (A.C.S.M., N.S.C.A, N.A.S.M., A.C.E, Cross Fit) #J-18808-Ljbffr Union League Club of Chicago