Personal Trainer

• Perform client assessment
• Evaluate client’s physical needs
• Build individualized exercise programs, modify all levels of intensities and motivate in a positive and friendly manner
• Track client’s fitness and performance goals
• Provide work out sessions which includes cardio, strength training, flexibility and stretching program design
• Track client’s fitness and performance goals

• At least six months of recent experience working in this field
• Experience working in a weight room
• A degree in Kinesiology or Sports Science or nationally recognized certification in personal training and/or a college degree in Exercise Science or related field preferred.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, valid CPR, First Aid, and AED cards within one month of hire
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a National personal training certification (ACE, AFAA, NETA, ACSM, IDEA within six months of hire.

• Able to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to guide and motivate clients
• Explaining safe and proper use of fitness equipment
• Respond quickly and effectively in an emergency situation
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with the public, program participant and other city employees
• Interact well with a diverse group of program participants
• Read, write and follow instructions
• Monitor compliance policies and procedures
• Maintain certification through continuing education classes and workshops

This position is subject to successful completion of a criminal background check.