Personal Trainer

Job Description

Job Description

PERSONAL TRAINER JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Personal Trainer

EMPLOYER: University Club of Memphis

DEPARTMENT: Athletics

REPORTS TO: Director of Fitness

EFFECTIVE DATE: 2/28/2024

SUMMARY: Creating personalized workout routines to improve muscular endurance, flexibility and cardiovascular health. Setting fitness goals and monitoring their clients’ progress Recommending a nutritionist to give dietary advice and producing plans to help clients eat healthy meals. Instructing clients to use gym equipment properly to complete their workout.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

We are seeking an energetic, skilled, and motivating personal trainer to join our team. In this role, you will create exercise plans for a wide-range of clients who will rely on you to help them achieve their fitness goals.

Evaluate client fitness level and skillset to plan reachable goals

Design fitness programs using company systems and tools

Demonstrate and encourage correct warm-up and stretching techniques to avoid injury

Lead clients through planned exercise routines

Counsel and educate clients on diet, nutrition, and exercise

Track client progress

Adjust client personalized plans as goals are reached

Perform CPR, first aid, or other emergency procedures if needed

Educate a wide range of clients of all ages based on their fitness capabilities

Follow all health and safety regulations and company policies

Communicate clearly and effectively with clients and co-workers

Create accurate contracts within company system

Maintain an accurate schedule within company system

Requirements and Qualifications

Previous personal training experience preferred

High school degree or equivalent required, Bachelor's degree preferred

First aid and CPR training and certification required

Professional certification required (see below)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Able to work early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays

Positive attitude, encouraging, and patient with clients when instructing

Able to build positive and professional relationships with clients

Position involves frequent standing, bending, pulling, pushing

Able to lift 50+lbs

Able to work with clients who may need specialized attention

Required PT Certification from one or more of the following (preferred):

National Council for Certified Personal Training National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)

National Counsel for Certified Personal Trainers (NCCPT)

International Sports Science Association (ISSA)

American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association (NESTA)

American Council on Exercise (ACE)

National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT)

The Cooper Institute National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)

International Fitness Professionals Association (IFPA) Certified Strength and Conditional Specialist

Other Certifications:

Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES)

Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES)

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Certification (CSCS)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

COMPETENCIES and QUALIFICATIONS:

• Any combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Familiarity with community, its offerings and resources.

• Commitment to excellence and high standards

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Excellent presentation skills

• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm

• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Passion, enthusiasm, focus, creativity, and a positive outlook.

• Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.

• Problem Solving --Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills --Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Customer Service-- Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills--Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication-- Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Teamwork-- Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Quality Management-- Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Diversity-- Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics-- Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support-- Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Judgment-- Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Motivation-- Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Professionalism-- Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality-- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity-- Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Safety and Security-- Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability-- Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality -- Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability-- Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative-- Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Continually required to stand
• Continually required to walk
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Continually required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Continually required to talk or hear
• Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read
  technical information, and/or use a keyboard
• Continually required to lift/push/carry items less than 25 pounds/ up to 25 pounds/ up to 50 pounds/ more than 50 pounds
• Continually exposure to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather)
• Continually work near moving mechanical parts
• Occasionally exposure to outside weather conditions

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.