Personal Trainer

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GENERAL STATEMENT

Under the supervision of the Fitness Manager, the Personal Trainer will provide personal training services for the Fitness Department. Responsibilities include teaching and modeling appropriate forms of exercise instruction for participants of all ages and fitness levels. Personal trainers are expected to adhere to teaching methods and modalities accepted as safe and appropriate by ASI Recreation and industry professionals that ASI Recreation promotes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1.Scheduling 3-6 hours per week of Facility Orientation/Floor Attendant hours and working with at least 3 clients per semester.

2.Performing fitness assessments and equipment orientations to new and/or inexperienced users, properly communicating results to participants as needed.

3.Conduct private personal training for clients, creating personalized fitness programs and following protocols as accepted and provided by the Department of ASI Recreation.

4.Ensure client's safety by performing health risk assessments, demonstrating safe and correct form for exercises, modifying exercise intensity levels, and appropriately warming up/cooling down.

5.Provide In Body testing for members.

6.Respond to injuries and assist in immediate first aid and proper emergency procedures.

7.Maintain professional and confidential communication with Wellness Coaches regarding referrals and clients.

8.Maintain complete client files and tracking sheets and ensure confidentiality of client information by following HIPAA compliance.

9.Maintain all certifications and written and oral communication with other student staff, supervisors, and administrative staff.

10.Conduct small group training classes, including boot camp, open bag training, and circuit training as needed.

11.Assist weight room attendants with organizing weights and fitness desk area.

12.Attending staff meetings, trainings, and workshops.

13.Promote and represent ASI, the SRWC, and the fitness program at campus events.

14.Model, promote, and consistently enforce ASI Recreation policies.

15.Provide a welcoming, inclusive environment for staff and participants.\

16.Other duties as assigned, reasonably within the scope of the job.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience

One year of related work experience in field required. Kinesiology majors are preferred. Must be a current and active CSULB student enrolled in a minimum of 6 units.

Knowledge and Abilities

A successful candidate will possess knowledge of recreation and fitness activities and the ability to connect well with students, alumni, and community members. Must be willing to work with an ethnically and culturally diverse group of student staff and volunteers. Exceptional customer skills, dependability and punctuality are a must. Must possess enhanced leadership skills and be able to work in a diverse environment.


Certifications, Licenses, Registrations
• Currently holds minimum certification in one or more of the following entities: ACSM, NSCA, ACE, AFAA, NASM or reasonable substitute.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Schedule

This position is an annual, year-round position that works through the winter & summer academic breaks. The work schedule generally follows SRWC business hours. Shift schedule is to be determined based on departmental needs and will include evenings and weekends. Scheduled hours may fluctuate depending on departmental needs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit at a desk or computer workstation and use hands and fingers to key data, sort documents, and file paperwork. The employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear in interactions with others. The employee is occasionally required to walk to other offices within the building and around the campus. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Note: This is a union position. Please contact Human Resources with questions.