Personal Trainer

Job Title

Personal Trainer

Job Description

Provide New Brighton Community Center visitors with health and wellness education including but not limited to personal training services fitness orientations and body compositions.

Essential Functions

Plans and provides personal training services as one component of a total fitness program.

Each personal training program is tailored for the individual and adapted to specific needs or limitations.

Instruct group fitness classes including aerobic and team trainings.

Plans and provides fitness orientations as one component of a total fitness program.

Provides body composition profiles as requested as part of the overall fitness program.

Observes and confers with members and users in the fitness area.

Markets the total fitness program and actively recruits for new members and users.

Meets regularly with the Recreation Supervisor so both can keep current on utilization patterns and fees generated by the total fitness program.

Performs other program-related responsibilities as directed by the Recreation Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

Degree in a related field.

Certification in Health and Wellness programming and at least two years experience planning, presenting, and evaluating personal training services.

Desired Qualifications

Accredited National Personal Training Certification: American Council on Exercise (ACE); National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM); International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA); American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM); or National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).

CPR/AED & First Aid certification required within 60 days of hire.

OR such alternatives to the above qualifications as the City may find appropriate and acceptable.

Have strength, stamina, and agility to perform demonstrations and assisting others with proper use of the fitness equipment.

Competencies Common to All Positions

Developing and maintaining a thorough working knowledge of all department and applicable City policies and procedures in order to help facilitate compliance with such policies and procedures by all personnel.

Demonstrating by personal example the service excellence and integrity expected from all staff.

Developing respectful and cooperative relationships with co-workers, including willing assistance to newer staff so job responsibilities can be performed with confidence as quickly as possible.

Conferring regularly with and keeping the immediate supervisor informed of all important matters pertaining to those functions and job responsibilities for which accountable.

Representing the City in a professional manner to the general public and other outside contacts / constituencies in a manner that helps maintain and enhance New Brighton's reputation as a well-managed City.

Demonstrating a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Core Values Common to All Positions

Innovation: We embrace innovation by staying curious, adaptable, and growth-minded while balancing new ideas with practical solutions.

Excellence: We strive for excellence by delivering high-quality work with flexibility, support for one another, and meaningful service to our community.

Optimism: We choose optimism in how we show up each day, bringing positive energy, encouragement, a sense of fun, and a focus on solutions.

Connection: We build strong connections by communicating openly, working collaboratively, and creating a space of trust, support, and inclusion.

Benefits

The City of New Brighton offers a robust benefits package, see details below. Labor union benefits are determined through collective bargaining and may have different retirement plans. All staff:

Paid Sick Leave / Earned Sick & Safe Time

Dress for your day

New Brighton Community Center Membership

Employee Assistance Program

Vision discount at participating providers

PERA Retirement for non-union staff, some employees may be exempt from PERA depending on position

Optional 457 / 457 Roth retirement plans

MERSC - discounts for various retail, services, and events

Full-time staff:

Employer contribution to health insurance premium & health saving account, with cash option if waived

Employer-paid life insurance, with supplemental policies available

Employee Wellness Program

Flexible benefit plans for health care reimbursement, dependent care reimbursement, and limited scope health care reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Flexible / remote work schedules

Optional long-term disability, short-term disability, and AFLAC insurance