ABOUT US: The Des Plaines Park District, established in 1919, features more than 50 parks and facilities. As an Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency, we service a culturally diverse and growing community with hundreds of affordable recreational and educational programs, classes, and events for kids, teens, adults, and families each season. "Enriching Lives Everyday" is our vision and our constant goal. 

JOB IDENTIFICATION:

Job Title: Personal Trainer- Prairie Lakes

Grade: Specialty - $25.00-$40.00

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Department: Recreation

SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to: Athletics & Facilities Manager

BASIC FUNCTION: The responsibilities include the planning, organization and implementation and sales of personal training.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Conduct fitness analyses in accordance with adopted guidelines, policies, and procedures
2. Maintain personal training sessions in written form
3. Records and submits accurate payroll cards
4. Assist personal training participants and maintains safe exercise environment for all participants
5. Offer a comprehensive balance of fitness training for all ages and interest areas of the community
6. Attend Personal Training meetings, facility meetings and park district meetings
7. Attend approved continuing education seminars and workshops
8. Engage, initiate relationship with members
9. Participate in orientations as needed for new members
10. Adhere to established policies and procedures in instructing classes and small groups
11. Communicating to clients need to re-purchase, cancelation policy
12. Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with staff members, maintenance personnel, administrative personnel, and general public
13. Assist guests in a professional manner. Provides information in response to public inquiries and directs specific inquiries to other staff as needed
14. Responsible to uphold the District’s commitment to safety, promptly reporting accidents and hazardous conditions to supervisor, and complying with the District’s safety policies

OTHER DUTIES:

1. Provide for reasonable accommodations for participants and personnel in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act
2. Attend professional conferences, seminars, workshops, and/or classes to remain current on trends and innovations in the field of parks and recreation.
3. Direct patrons in the event of an emergency such as severe weather or fire
4. Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
5. Report maintenance needs as observed.
6. Follow all safety policies and procedures as outlined in the Park District Safety and Crisis Manuals
7. Perform additional duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred

Experience: 1 – 3 years’ experience in personal training or related fitness field required

Certifications: Requires one of the following certifications: ACE, NSCA, NASM, ACSM or any other NCAA accredited certifications

First Aid, CPR and AED certification required within 6 months

PERKS & BENEFITS: PART TIME STAFF

• All recreational facilities at no charge during active employment, discounts for dependents
• A free individual outdoor pool pass to three aquatic facilities, or family pass at 50% discount
• A free annual or monthly fitness center and/or indoor aquatic center pass
• Rent meeting/party spaces at 50% discount
• No charge for general programs/pre-registration (some exclusions apply)
• Contractual classes/programs at a discounted rate
• All golf facilities at no charge including Golf Center Golf Course, Lake Park, and Mountain View Adventure Center

Des Plaines Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Des Plaines Park District ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. If you need any special accommodations, please contact our HR Coordinator, Ellie Asa, at the Park District at 847-391-5099 or email at ellie.asa@dpparks.org so that we may make the necessary arrangements for you.