Personal Trainer

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.

1. Assists clients in establishing fitness/wellness goals and develops a customized training plan to achieve those goals.
2. Conducts fitness assessments to establish client fitness and skill level.
3. Monitors individual performance towards goals and modifies training plan if needed.
4. Provides guidance in proper exercise techniques and safe, proper use of exercise equipment.
5. Provides encouragement and expertise and motivates clients by serving as a training partner.
6. Adjusts work schedule as needed to accommodate the needs of clients; hours may require afternoons, evenings and some weekends.
7. Tracks customer visits, payments and reports training hours.
8. Maintains client files per industry standards.
9. Assists with marketing to increase client base.
10. 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