Personal Trainer

Personal Trainer

The City of Westminster welcomes diverse candidates from the broadest base possible. Our goal is to find the best candidate for the jobsomeone who belongs, not just fits. We value life and professional experiences, recognizing equivalent combinations of knowledge, skills, and education. Aligned with our city SPIRIT values, the successful candidate will have a passion and commitment to serving a diverse population of residents and must respect and uphold the principles of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for this role, even if you believe you have a less traditional background than described we invite you to apply.

Position Purpose / Important Application Information

The Personal Trainer position is responsible for assisting clients in establishing and reaching their fitness and wellness goals through education, motivation, and leadership. This position demonstrates respect, sensitivity, and concern for clients' needs in a professional manner, maintains and monitors work schedules as booked, exercises dependability and willingness to work a flexible schedule and upholds program standards of conduct. Recreation staff have the primary responsibility of ensuring the safety of program participants. Benefits as a result of working in this position, you will:

• Supportive team environment
• Paid sick leave
• Subbing opportunities
• Enjoy free access to City of Westminster Recreation Facilities

The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate.

Organizational Competencies and Cultural Values/General Competencies

The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive, and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment, and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service People Integrity Respect Innovation Teamwork). This position supports the goals of the Parks, Recreation, and Libraries Department, which enhances the quality of life for all Westminster citizens by providing diverse leisure, recreational, and informational services and resources. This includes the acquiring, developing, and maintaining of first-class parks, facilities, open space, and trails. This position works toward the accomplishment of the department's mission: Together we create exceptional opportunities for a vibrant community with a commitment to nature, wellness, and literacy.

General Competencies Job Specific Every employee in this position must be able to:

• Direct students on how to strengthen core muscles by developing pelvic stability and abdominal control
• Lead a class composed of individuals with various skill levels
• Communicate clearly with participants so that they can easily follow instructions before and during activity
• Provide an encouraging and motivating environment in which participants can attain their personal fitness goals
• Interact with guests and coworkers in a professional, friendly, and courteous manner

All employees are expected to provide excellent customer service, communicate in an effective manner both verbally and in writing, display professionalism and integrity, work efficiently, effectively, and accurately, work independently and as part of a team, take initiative, solve problems, display good judgment, take ownership for delivering a high quality product or service, have regular and punctual attendance, and effectively handle emergency situations.

Job Specific Functions

Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks:

1. Assists clients in establishing effective fitness and wellness goals and develops the most effective training plan to achieve these goals
   • Provides guidance in proper exercise technique and variations of exercises to meet goals
   • Motivates clients and serves as a training partner
   • Maintains accurate paperwork for client and sessions
   • Adjusts schedule as needed to accommodate the needs of the client
2. Offers accurate and up-to-date information and advice on fitness
   • Enhances knowledge through continuing education
3. Follows all quality assurance and other policies and procedures of the Fitness Program
   • Maintains all required certifications
   • Enforces rules and regulations
   • Learns required skills to perform fitness assessments
   • Maintains a safe and clean exercise environment

Maintains regular and punctual attendance

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attends staff meetings and required trainings
• Assists with monitoring client participation
• Assists with promoting the Personal Training Program as well as other City programs and events

Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job, and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City's discretion.

Position Requirements/Working Conditions/Pre-Employment Requirements

Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and Certifications Required:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• High school diploma or GED
• Nationally recognized and accredited personal trainer certification such as ACSM, ACE, AFAA, NASM or NSCA
• First Aid, CPR and AED certification by date of hire
• One (1) year of personal training experience

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in a fitness or health-related field

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.

Physical Requirements: This position requires a moderate degree of physical stamina and strength, including the ability to:

• Frequently sit, stand and walk through a multi-level facility
• Occasionally squat, bend, kneel, twist, climb, balance and reach over head
• Occasionally lift, carry, push or pull items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds
• Frequently use hands and fingers for fine manipulation; occasionally use light and firm grasp
• Frequently see objects up close to perform office tasks and far away to observe activity for safety hazards or problems
• Constantly use hearing to interact with guests and staff and recognize trouble outside of view
• Occasionally use sufficient physical strength, stamina and agility to perform emergency work in various capacities

Working Conditions: Work is constantly performed indoors with occasional outdoor activity. Indoor and outdoor work is performed in a high public use, multilevel recreation facility where loud noise and multiple events and activities at one time may cause a distraction. Exposure to periods of high activity and stress under demanding conditions. The position requires a great deal of communication with City employees, the public, and outside agencies.

Required Materials and Equipment: A variety of weight room equipment, computer programs, and a copier

Pre-Employment Requirements: Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the United States and must successfully pass a criminal background check, reference check, and substance screen. There may be additional pre-employment requirements depending on the nature of the position. We are a caring, courteous, team-oriented organization committed to public service excellence. Employees thrive in a culture that is respectful, professional, and diverse. Our work culture encourages passionate, positive, and enthusiastic employees. Westminster is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.