PERSONAL TRAINER

Description

General Statement of Duties and Distinguishing Features of Class

Under minimal supervision, independently interprets and evaluates need, and plans, implements, and leads integrated individualized exercise/activity programs for clients at all levels, and with a broad range of fitness, rehabilitation, and/or other specialized requirements. Must maintain a minimum of 3 clients on a weekly basis.

Examples of Work (Illustrative Only)

• Administers and evaluates client health history questionnaires and physiological data to determine appropriate individual exercise/activity regimens.
• Independently interprets physiological assessment data and/or post-rehabilitation recommendations of referring medical providers/therapists to determine the nature and extent of specific client requirements.
• Plans and implements standard and specialized exercise regimens, and/or post-rehabilitative exercise programs in response to assessed individual need and assessed capability.
• Independently determines format and content of programs based on assessed client abilities and needs, and on interpretation of physiological assessment and/or referral data
• Attend all in-service training and meetings.
• Advise participants on program and class policies and procedures, as appropriate.
• Assists in performing follow-up and communication with participants, as required.
• Tracks client progress and maintains complete and accurate client files.
• Ensures client adherence to safety and injury prevention policies and procedures; prepares accident reports as required.
• Maintain personal training certification through continuing education.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Fitness Sports Supervisor.

Requirements

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: The following is preferred

• Acquire and maintain current certification or credentials in personal training from a nationally recognized training organization ACE, ACSM, or equivalent.
• Possess and maintain current certification in American Heart Association Standard First Aid and CPR
• Working knowledge of physical training principles, methods, and techniques within a specified area of exercise science.
• Working knowledge of one or more specialty knowledge-based training areas, such as PNF stretching and/or sports performance.
• Ability to administer client health history questionnaires and interpret physical assessment data.
• Ability to interpret medical information and provider referral recommendations and develop responsive, effective post-rehab exercise programs.
• In-depth knowledge of post rehab exercise principles, procedures, and techniques.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Ability to independently plan and implement individual exercise/activity programs
• Ability to provide technical guidance and leadership to professional personnel in area of expertise.
• Ability to provide expert demonstration and instruction in general and specialized exercise techniques.
• Ability to set up, calibrate, and maintain sophisticated exercise equipment.
• Records maintenance skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.

Physical Requirements:

Work in a recreational environment, frequent walking and standing; ability to lift/carry objects up to 30 pounds, stoop and crouch or stand for extended periods. Perform exercises as required.

I understand that I am applying for employment at will, and nothing in the job description and no oral statements made to me in connection with this job description can be construed as a contract of employment.