Canton Township Leisure Services is currently seeking Personal Trainers (Contract Basis Only)

Click here to view the Independent Contractor Agreement and Fee Schedule

Personal Trainer Description - As a Personal Trainer at Summit on the Park, you will assist our clients (members, residents and nonresidents) through your expertise and experience in the following ways:

• Fitness Assessments - Assess the basic physical capabilities of the client up front to determine physical capabilities, needs and areas of improvement, while taking into consideration any physical restrictions due to injuries, medical conditions and client preferences.
• Customized Workouts - Prepare and execute 60-minute sessions to help clients meet their needs, as established during their initial fitness assessment.
• Personal Training Consultations - Meet with potential new clients for a 30-minute consultation to discuss training goals and outcomes.

Responsibilities - Develop and deliver safe, professional, exciting and comprehensive personal training programs to ensure members are satisfied with their workout program and remain motivated to attain their personal health and fitness goals.

• Report monthly training session and client numbers to Health & Wellness Specialist.
• Generate client leads by having a presence in the facility and brining in current clients
• Perform Fitness Assessments & Equipment Orientations as needed.
• Perform fitness equipment cleaning during down time as needed.
• Maintain personal training certifications, CPR certifications and liability insurance.
• Work with Health & Wellness Specialist to develop personal training promotions and offers.
• Provide basic schedule to Health & Wellness Specialist.

Qualifications

• Education
  • High School diploma or GED
  • Preferred four-year degree in kinesiology, sports medicine, or another related field, or working toward one.
• Experience
  • Personal training experience preferred.
  • Program design experience preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications / Registrations
  • Certified Personal Trainer, with a minimum of one certification (ACE, ACSM, NASM, NSCA).
• CPR/AED
  • Certification within 60 days of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Ability to build trusting relationships with members.
• Excellent customer service and promotional skills; must be energetic, enthusiastic and motivational.
• Ability to resolve conflicts in a professional, tactful manner.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Extensive knowledge of fitness, cardiovascular training, nutrition, and program design.
• Knowledge of safe exercise techniques, potential injuries, and ability to handle emergencies.
• Demonstrate exercises and adjust machine weights, free weights, and cardiovascular equipment.
• Ability to multi-task and learn quickly.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to operate a computer and office software, including Microsoft Word and Excel.

Location:

• Summit on the Park; Canton, MI

Employment:

• Contract basis only

Schedule:

• Determined by client trainer & client base

Please contact Sarah Pushies, Recreation Specialist - Health and Wellness at 734-394-5482 if you have any questions related to the Personal Trainer Contractor Position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Reasonable Accommodations: Canton Township provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the ADA Coordinator at (734) 394-5260. We encourage all interested qualified applicants to apply for open positions. Request for accommodations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Physical Demands

• Stand, Frequently
• Walk, Frequently
• Sit, Occasionally
• Use of Hands/Fingers, Constantly
• Reach, Frequently
• Climb, Occasionally
• Crawl,,Rarely
• Squat or Kneel, Frequently
• Bend, Frequently

Lift/Carry

• Less than 10 lbs, Frequently
• 10 - 29 lbs, Frequently
• 30 - 59 lbs, Occasionally
• 60 - 100 lbs, Rarely

Push/Pull

• Less than 10 lbs, Frequently
• 10 - 29 lbs, Frequently
• 30 - 59 lbs, Occasionally
• 60 - 100 lbs, Rarely

The Charter Township of Canton provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) and is committed to a workplace free of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, gender, sex, pregnancy, national origin, disability, height, weight, gender identity, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Canton Township takes great pride in the diversity of our community and promotes diversity in the workforce.