Certified Personal Trainer

The West Allis-West Milwaukee (WAWM) Recreation & Community Services team, as a department within the school district, inspires and empowers participants to be active lifelong learners through engaging, equitable and accessible programs, services, and opportunities that are a source of pride for our community. We strive to live our core values in our day-to-day work and bring our culture to life through relationship building, supporting mental, social, physical and emotional wellness, and providing high quality in all we do. Every decision we make is driven by our commitment to serving and enriching our community.

The goal of our Personal Training department is to encourage, coach and educate our members on the many benefits of regular exercise. As a Personal Trainer, you are responsible for motivating and inspiring clients by setting goals, providing feedback and accountability, and creating enjoyable and effective fitness experiences.

The ideal candidate for this role will have a passion for fitness, great people skills, a willingness to learn, and a strong desire to help others achieve their goals. The ideal candidate will have a high sense of empathy, communication/active listening skills, a generally positive attitude, and will be approachable and patient.

The West Allis-West Milwaukee Recreation & Community Services Department believes in promoting and encouraging a healthy and supportive workplace. We offer flexible scheduling to support a healthy work-life balance, allowing trainers to tailor their hours around client needs and personal commitments. WAWM Recreation & Community Services Department also offers a robust Employee Assistance Program including short-term counseling, financial and legal benefits, and other work-life benefits.

This is a part-time position.

Key Responsibilities

· Provide a fantastic member experience that is educational, supportive, and upholds the core values of The West Allis - West Milwaukee Recreation & Community Services Department

· Conduct fitness consultations for new clients including pre-participation screening

· Assess fitness levels and health history

· Set realistic and achievable fitness goals

· Develop personalized workout plans

· Complete all administrative requirements associated with each client’s fitness plan

· Demonstrate exercises and correct form

· Instruct clients to use gym equipment properly to complete their workout

· Provide motivation and accountability

· Monitor client progress and adjust plans

· Remain current on certifications and new trends in the industry

· Maintain a clean and organized workout area

· Provide fitness floor assistance to all members to ensure safety, provide education, and motivate members

· Fulfill member service requirements such as equipment operations, service duties and fitness equipment cleaning

· Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

· Personal Training Certification through one of the following accreditations: ACE, ACSM, ISSA, NASM, NCSF or NSCA

· Current CPR/AED certification

Benefits:

· Hourly pay rate: $20-$25/hour

The West Allis-West Milwaukee Recreation and Community Services Department does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex or sexual orientation, marital status, handicap, national origin, creed, arrest or conviction record, ancestry, member of military reserve, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law.

This description has been prepared to assist in properly evaluating various classes of responsibilities, skills, working conditions, etc., present in the classification. It is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and characteristic levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities. Nor is it intended to limit, or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.