Personal Trainer

Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Fitness Coordinator, this position is responsible for providing customized fitness training programs to Berthoud Recreation Center members and/or daily participants while educating and guiding them on proper cardiovascular exercise, resistance training, and attaining a healthier lifestyle. Trainers are compensated for their consultations, sessions, and planning time for each client. Must be available to accommodate 5-10 clients per week and the Berthoud Recreation Center provides clients.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities Include The Following

• Demonstrate and assist with proper techniques, form, and use of equipment using verbal and visual cues.
• Ensure participant safety with observation throughout the session, modifying intensity levels and individual execution of techniques accordingly.
• Recognize emergent/dangerous situations and react quickly and calmly. Administer first aid as needed. Complete accident/incident reports.
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within assigned area; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Communicate and respond to messages from the recreation center staff in a timely manner.
• Attend all staff meetings, training, and orientations.
• Must have excellent social, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with employees and the public.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of fitness programming.
• Provide superior customer service and resolve customer complaints.
• Be punctual and prepared for all appointments with clients.
• Prepare the site for activity, ensure proper clean up at the end of class and perform safety checks on equipment.
• Enforce fitness program rules and policies for patrons.
• Report any issues to immediate supervisor in a timely manner.
• Promote and sell personal training programs and services.
• Assist in establishing and enforcing rules of strength and conditioning areas and group fitness rooms.
• Regularly communicate with clients to determine participant interest and satisfaction.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Education/Experience: Any combination of education and experience may be considered for the position. A typical way to demonstrate the education and experience necessary for the position is:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 0-3 years of experience in leading personal training
• Nationally accredited personal training certification through ACE, AFAA, NASM, NETA, and/or other nationally recognized organizations. (Required)
• Enthusiastic and passionate with the ability to motivate others to improve their overall fitness and health.
• Knowledge of anatomy, basic nutrition, and exercise science to promote fitness and educate participants within the scope of certification and training.
  
  

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of general office software, including word processing and spreadsheets, as well as experience with specialized recreational management software or other fitness-related platforms.

Certificates And Licenses

• Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License.
• Current CPR/First Aid/AED Certification or acquire after 3 months of hire
• Nationally accredited personal training certification through ACE, NASM, ACSM, or any other nationally recognized organization. (Required)
  
  

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work is generally performed in a fitness center. Still, while performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions during program oversight and evaluation. Employees may regularly travel to and from buildings to complete job responsibilities and assigned tasks.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet but may be loud at times, with frequent interruptions and frequent contact with members of the public.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Physical effort may require, but is not limited to, lifting weights, squatting, bending, reaching, spotting, and prolonged standing and walking.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.