What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trainer (Personal Training) position at City of Boulder?
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Application Deadline :
January 17, 2025
Compensation Details :
Full Pay Range
22.44 - 32.55
Generally, the hiring range is from the minimum up to 80% of the range.This is a part-time hourly position.
Scheduled Weekly Hours :
Benefit Eligibility Group :
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Job Description Summary :
The Personal Trainer role provides support and leadership in all aspects of the Fitness program. They lead, instruct, and motivate participants in safe and effective exercise programming including cardiovascular exercise, strength training, and range of motion. They are responsible for organizing customized personal exercise programs, assessing strengths and weaknesses, ensuring safety, clear communication and record keeping.
Job Description :
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Instruction : Conducts comprehensive personal training sessions based on ACSM national standards and Parks and Recreation Fitness Program guidelines. Provides weight room orientations, checks equipment for safety, acts as a resource for patrons including customer service and answering questions. Instructs and educates patrons of all ages from youth (ages 12 ) to older adults on safe and proper use of weight and cardiovascular equipment and safe spotting techniques providing modifications and corrections as applicable.
- Record Keeping and Testing : Performs fitness assessments and takes biometric measurements for clients, including blood pressure, body composition, muscular strength and endurance, cardiovascular and range of motion. Performs related duties as required to meet the needs of the Fitness and Parks and Recreation programs including accurate completion of all required paperwork.
- C ustomer Service : Provides exceptional customer service to include answering customers' questions, maintaining a positive and friendly class environment, and enforcing facility policies.
- Teamwork : Responsible for knowing and complying with all city and department policies; participating in professional trainings and development; and adhering to attendance and workplace attire policies. Continues education in the field, maintains certification(s) and job knowledge to remain current with trends, teaching techniques and attends all in-house training and staff meetings.
- Safety : Takes proper safety precautions to ensure participant safety and prevent accidents. Is responsible for the safety of self, others, materials, and equipment. Uses all required safety equipment and follows all safety regulations, policies and procedures. Reports all accidents and damage to city property immediately (within 24 hours).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
SUPERVISION
Supervision Received : Program Coordinator
Supervision Exercised : None
WORKING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Physical and Mental Effort
Work Environment
Machines and equipment used include, but are not limited to the following
Additional Job Description :
Last updated : October 2023
The City of Boulder is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected statute. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please send a request to riskmanagement@bouldercolorado.gov.
