What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Trainer - Per Diem position at Cooley Dickinson Hospital?
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree, preferably in an exercise science or related field, required.
Current Basic Life Support certification (BLS) from the American Heart Association required.
Prior experience working with athletes in a sports medicine environment preferred.
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so that others will understand.
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Monitoring/Assessing performance of self, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Design and implement appropriate exercise programs for individuals with previously identified orthopedic and/or neurologic dysfunction.
Help develop and refine exercise programs and educational programming for the youth sports population as well as the active adult population in the community.
Help develop appropriate home exercises for clients to maintain or enhance their performance in their desired sport and/or recreational activity.
Monitor clients throughout the duration of their session and assess for appropriate response to exercise.
Modify group classes and curriculum in response to client's feedback and needs.
Identify own educational needs. Participate in at least one clinically oriented course a year.
Demonstrate commitment toward department needs and goals through flexibility in client scheduling, work schedules, and anticipation of department needs.
Alert appropriate staff for the maintenance of equipment.
Follow billing and reimbursement procedures; take responsibility for administrative duties such as scheduling and fee collection at point of service as needed.
Maintain established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, confidentiality, quality improvement program, compliance, safety, infection control, and environmental standards.
Maintain professional growth and development through attendance at seminars, workshops, conferences or in-services, professional affiliations, or journals to stay abreast of current trends in field of expertise.
Meet annual competency and retraining requirements.
Attend meetings as required.
Perform other functions/duties as requested.
Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
It is the policy of Cooley Dickinson Health Care to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Cooley Dickinson Health Care will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Cooley Dickinson Health Care embraces diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, and encourages people of color, veterans, people with disabilities, LGBTQ candidates, and people from other underrepresented groups to apply.