This position is responsible for training clients on a weekly basis as well as leading weight room orientations at the Louisville Recreation & Senior Center. Must be a certified Personal Trainer or an equivalent. Must be able to work 12 - 15 hours and various days of the week but specifically early mornings and weekends.
All initial communication regarding your application will come via email usually from info@governmentjobs.com or the recruiter. Please check your email messages frequently and your junk mail during the application process.

• Develops training programs appropriate to each individual's needs and exercise level. Instructs participants in proper exercise techniques.
• Monitors participants and their ability to ensure proper use of equipment and technique.
• Provides proper instruction for various muscle groups including mat work or dry-land work. 
• Monitors proper clothing/shoes of clients.
• Provides safe training environment. 
• Maintains current and accurate client notes and records.
• Communicates with supervisor.
• Act in a professional manner at all times providing maximum customer service.
• Be aware of all the recreation center areas and staff, know who can assist you. Spend time developing cooperative working relationships.
• Report all accidents, safety hazards, or conflicts to supervisor immediately.
• While working, follow proper safety precautions, and review City of Louisville's Emergency Procedures.
• Anticipate unsafe circumstances and act accordingly in order to prevent accidents before they happen.
• Be responsible for the safety of self, participants, room, equipment, materials and other areas of the recreation center, inside and out.
• Perform CPR/AED and 1st Aid as needed.

SPECIAL LICENSE, REGISTRATION, OR CERTIFICATE REQUIRED:

• Must have current Personal Training certification.
• Must possess current CPR/AED and 1st Aid certification or be willing to obtain within 30 days of hire. 

Required Qualifications: Education, Training & Experience
Abilities - Ability to give verbal instructions; work with, instruct, and supervise training clients; remain current on the trends in the fitness industry; work with limited supervision; work well with culturally diverse people; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public; work well with varied and demanding people; communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing; organize activities in order to complete tasks in accordance with priorities, address multiple demands; organize tasks and working environment to maximize efficiency; focus attention on tasks, which may be complex, routine, or repetitive, without losing concentration or becoming distracted by external activities; adapt to interruptions, equipment failures, unusual demands, or changing priorities; and understand and follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have current Personal Training certification.
• Previous experience in instructing individual clients or small groups in a fitness/wellness program in recreational facility setting preferred. 
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with participants, co-workers and supervisors, as well as to reason, problem solve and resolve conflicts effectively. 
• Must have good work ethic, be reliable and on time for class.
• Must have a high desire to work with groups.