Personal Trainer - Per Diem

Personal TrainerThe Personal Trainer is responsible for demonstrating competency in exercise prescription and the design and oversight of outpatient exercise programs for all adult and adolescent participants at the Wellness and Sports Performance Center. The Personal Trainer is responsible for competent instruction in both one on one personal training sessions and group classes for adults and adolescents. This position reports to the Assistant Director, Rehabilitation Services and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.QualificationsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Associate's degree in Exercise Science preferred or Bachelor's degree, preferably in Kinesiology, preferred.Certified Personal Trainer, required.Current Basic Life Support certification (BLS) from the American Heart Association required.Prior experience working with athletes in a sports medicine environment preferred.Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist preferred.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so that others will understand.The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.Monitoring/Assessing performance of self, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.Essential Job Functions:Design and implement appropriate exercise programs for individuals with previously identified orthopedic and/or neurologic dysfunction.Help develop and refine exercise programs and educational programming for the youth sports population as well as the active adult population in the community.Help develop appropriate home exercises for clients to maintain or enhance their performance in their desired sport and/or recreational activity.Monitor clients throughout the duration of their session and assess for appropriate response to exercise.Modify group classes and curriculum in response to client's feedback and needs.Identify own educational needs. Participate in at least one clinically oriented course a year.Demonstrate commitment toward department needs and goals through flexibility in client scheduling, work schedules, and anticipation of department needs.Alert appropriate staff for the maintenance of equipment.Follow billing and reimbursement procedures; take responsibility for administrative duties such as scheduling and fee collection at point of service as needed.Maintain established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, confidentiality, quality improvement program, compliance, safety, infection control, and environmental standards.Maintain professional growth and development through attendance at seminars, workshops, conferences or in-services, professional affiliations, or journals to stay abreast of current trends in field of expertise.Meet annual competency and retraining requirements.Attend meetings as required.Perform other functions/duties as requested.Work Location: 4 West StreetScheduled Weekly Hours: 0Employee Type: Per DiemWork Shift: Day (United States of America)Pay Range: $18.78 - $26.80/HourlyGrade: 4