What are the responsibilities and job description for the MAC-PERSONAL TRAINER position at University of Michigan Health - Sparrow?
Positions Location: East Lansing, MI
General Purpose of Job:
To educate individuals in the areas of exercise science including but not limited to fitness, wellness, water fitenss, yoga, and dance in order to motivate them towards a healthier lifestyle.
Essential Duties:
This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.
- Schedule personal training sessions with clients.
- Perform health history and all necessary training assessments.
- Design safe and effective exercise or wellness programs
- Perform client documentation and provide appropriate follow-up communications to clients.
- Administrative work involves, but is not limited to: program design, scheduling clients, making copies and performing client billing.
- Provide exceptional customer service that upholds the standards set forth by the Sparrow Michigan Athletic Club and Sparrow Health System.
- Serves as a role model for consistent demonstration of Sparrow Health System's Customer Service Behavioral Standards of Performance, by respecting the Privacy and Confidentiality of those we serve.
- Demonstrates knowledge and respects patient, service provider, organizational confidentiality and HIPAA Security procedures and protocols as defined under the HIPAA Privacy and Security Procedures.
- Follows established HIPAA privacy procedures when using and/or disclosing protected health information.
- Maintains and protects patients' rights under the HIPAA Privacy Standards.
- Adheres to ICARE values (Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence)
| General Requirements | *Current national certification in Personal Training such as: NATA, ACE, ISSA, and NSCA or equivalent. *Current CPR certification. |
| Work Experience | *2-5 years experience as personal trainer preferred |
| Education | *High school diploma, GED or successful completion of 12 grades combined with continued enrollment in early college program. *Bachelor's degree preferred |
| Specialized Knowledge and Skills | *Strong interpersonal and communication skills. *Must demonstrate a customer service focus and work well with others. *Demonstrate good self care by practicing the habits that they advocate (fitness, nutrition, balance, etc.) *Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. |
Sparrow Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
| Shift | Variable |
| Degree Type / Education Level | High School / GED |
| Status | Per Diem |
| Facility | Michigan Athletic Club |
| Experience Level | New Grad |
