What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Trainer position at City of Chaska?
The Personal Trainer is responsible for assisting clients in evaluating and establishing individual fitness/wellness goals, and the design and execution of a customized training plan to achieve those goals.
- Assists clients in establishing fitness/wellness goals and develops a customized training plan to achieve those goals.
- Conducts fitness assessments to establish client fitness and skill level.
- Monitors individual performance towards goals and modifies training plan if needed.
- Provides guidance in proper exercise techniques and safe, proper use of exercise equipment.
- Provides encouragement and expertise and motivates clients by serving as a training partner.
- Adjusts work schedule as needed to accommodate the needs of clients; hours may require afternoons, evenings and some weekends.
- Tracks customer visits, payments and reports training hours.
- Maintains client files per industry standards.
- Assists with marketing to increase client base.
- Performs all other related duties as requested or assigned.
Education and Experience
- High School diploma or equivalent
- A minimum of one year experience as a personal trainer
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Nationally Accredited Personal Training Certification such as:
- American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
- American Council on Exercise (ACE)
- National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
- National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
- National Exercise Trainers Association (NETA)
- Or other nationally recognized organization
- Current American Red Cross (ARC) CPR/AED & First Aid Certification, or willing to obtain within 60 days of hire
- Knowledge of exercise physiology, kinesiology and anatomy, injury prevention and rehabilitation
- Full understanding of operational capacity of all exercise equipment and proper, safe usage
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate others to achieve their health/wellness goals
- Interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability and desire to instruct and teach individuals one-on-one
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Flexible and adaptive, capable of adapting teaching style to clients of varying ages and abilities
- Demonstrated cultural awareness and sensitivity
Equipment Used
- Computer
- Telephone
- Exercise equipment
- Fitness assessment tools such as calipers and Omron scale
Mental Effort
- Evaluate, plan and instruct
- Attention to safety standards, procedures, and practices
Physical Environment
- Standing and movement for up to 60 min. at a time
- Bending, sitting, stopping, squatting, walking, and running
- Ability to lift and/or carry up to 25 lbs.
- Approximately 80% demonstration, 20% doing
Working Conditions
- Fitness equipment
- Indoor/Outdoor environments
- Repetitive Motion
Salary : $27 - $41