$50-52k/annual

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position provides day-to-day supervision of the fitness center including exercise instruction, orientation to the fitness center, educating and collecting monthly fees. The Fitness Trainer assists the property manager in special projects and other health promotion activities as needed. Understands the value and benefits, as well as actively participates in fitness.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Exhibits enthusiastic, friendly, and positive demeanor toward residents and their guests.
• Possesses knowledge of nutrition and exercise physiology.
• Demonstrates and effectively explains the use of equipment and services.
• Answers phones and schedules appointments for personal and group training sessions.
• Keeps residents informed of new classes.
• Educates and assists residents with the operation of machines.
• Uses good judgment and follows strict safety procedures and guidelines.
• Responds to emergency situations in a timely and efficient manner.
• Resolves and follows-up on all complaints/issues.
• Follows safety procedures and maintains a safe work environment.
• Other duties as required.

OPERATING SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

Education/Training:

• B.A in a health/fitness or related field preferred.
• A national personal trainer certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment.

Experience/Knowledge:

• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer service skills, including effective listening skills.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy: Proficiency and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications.
• Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills required.

Special Requirements:

• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving and lifting equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in an upright standing position for long periods of time.
• Ability to walk and climb stairs.
• Handle, finger, grasp and feel objects and equipment.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Communicate, receive and exchange ideas and information by means of the spoken and written word.
• Ability to quickly and easily navigate the property/building as required to meet the job functions.
• Complete all required forms.
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DISCLAIMER: This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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