Personal Trainer

Job Title: Professional Personal Trainer/Exercise Physiologist
Reports To: Facility Director and Supporting Management Team Members
Compensation: $28,000 Benefits and Compensation + Quarterly Bonus Opportunity
 

SUMMARY
It is our belief that it takes an experienced professional that accepts personal accountability, possesses a polished professional formula, demonstrates well developed communication skills, and has a special nurturing personality to build the necessary relationship with each client.   Professional Fitness believes in the power of 2, two people working together for one common goal.

EXPECTATIONS AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Client Management: The primary responsibilities of our professional staff are to directly service every aspect of our clients engaged in the professional training experience.

1. Heath Risk Assessment and Evaluation:
• Interviews participant to obtain vital statistics and medical history and records information
• Evaluates the past and present medical history of the participant to determine present physical condition and risk status
• Guides, directs and explains programs and test procedures to participant
• Observes participants during exercise for signs of stress
• Performs the following physical assessment: blood pressure, resting heart rate, frame size, clinical body type, skin folds, circumferences, height and weight, etc.
• Performs the following exercise test: biomechanical alignment, functional movement screen, muscular endurance, and exertion level.

1. Health Profile Management:
• Explains the clinical analysis of all testing  protocols performed during HRA assessment and presents  preventive and disease management strategies
• Develops a Health Prescription and directs corrective strategies: writes initial and follow-up exercise programs for participants, based on clinical findings of the evaluation process.
• Demonstrates  corrective exercises from the Heath Prescription and correct use of exercise equipment
• Confers with Physician and other health practitioners to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in health prescription, and integrates physical training program with other aspects of participants’ health care
• Teaches behavior modification clinics such as stress management, weight control, and related subjects: individual and group aerobic, strength, and flexibility exercises

1. Client Case Review Management:
• Evaluates effectiveness  of Health Prescription at various phases  and refines corrective strategy  to achieve predetermined goals
• Demonstrates ability to obtain results in client’s health.  Shows adequate ability to instruct and guide clients through structured exercise programs based on goals of the client and trainer.
• Accepts responsibility for decisions, whatever the outcomes are.  Looks for, and evaluates alternatives.  Holds self accountable for achievement of goals, makes and meets appointments, delivers quality results on schedule.

1. Operational Process Management
• Adheres to all company policies as conditions of employment and follows all stated job class guidelines posted in  the Professional Trainer’s Codes of Operation and Job Performance
• Understands, advocates and practices Professional Fitness values.  Displays integrity and respect while seeking: personal accomplishment, professional quality, continual learning practices and community involvement in his/her daily job duties. 
• Demonstrates a well polished professional formula at all times
• Demonstrates ability to be on time for scheduled appointments and/or meetings.  Understands the importance of customer service associated with timeliness.  Willingness to go above and beyond normal job functions for the better of the company.
• Follows all documentation  and report writing formats
• Summits records, test data and daily client interactions in a timely manner
• Demonstrates  active leadership by orienting , instructing, and directing work activities of assistants, and students to further enhance the clients Professional Fitness experience

 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities. 

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in related field (exercise science, physical education, kinesiology) from a four-year college or university.  Accredited internship program or relevant experience a plus.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS and CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
Recommended: National Strength and Conditioning Association (CSCS), American College of Sports Medicine Certification (ACSM), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

To apply for this position please send a copy of your resume to hrdirect@keepfitforlife.com