Description

Position Summary

Responsible for providing personal training for a variety of types of clientele and tailoring the workout plan to the customer's health and wellness goals.

Essential Functions

• Develops exercise programs based on customer goals and assessment findings.
• Instructs participant on proper form / technique. Provides motivation and feedback to client during the session while ensuring safety.
• Markets personal training services to members and non-members.
• Responsible for maintaining a personal training client base.

Required For All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Education

• High School Equivalent / GED Required and
• Associate's Degree Preferred or
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred or
• Master's Degree Preferred or
• Doctorate Degree in related field Preferred

Work Experience

less than 1 year of one-on-one training Required

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong communication and motivational skills. Required
• Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate biomechanics and use of biofeedback. Required
• Excellent customer service skills. Required
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively educate and / or communicate with individuals regarding lifestyle modification. Required
• Skill in measuring heart rate, blood pressure and obtaining rating of perceived exertion (RPE) Required
• Skill in conducting measures for body composition and conducting follow up education. Required
• Skill to teach and demonstrate specific exercises Required
• Provides spotting techniques for clientele. Required
• Ability to adapt exercise programs based on chronic disease or other limitations Required
• Fitness Equipment knowledge cardiovascular, strength / resistance. Required
• Skill in using telephones and computers to communicate with clients and to provide proper documentation. Required

Licenses and Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) Heartsaver First Aid / CPR / AED Required

Additional Licenses and Certifications

Current Certified Personal Trainer through an accredited provider (i.e. ACSM, NSCA, NASAM, ACE, AFAA, NETA) Required

Physical Demands

• Standing Constantly
• Walking Constantly
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Occasionally
• Handling Constantly
• Grasping Constantly
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Frequently
• Eye / Hand / Foot Coordination Frequently

Last updated : 2024-03-26