Personal Trainer at BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE MUSKEGON LAKESHORE – Muskegon, Michigan

Title: Personal Trainer

Reports To: Fitness Director

Wage: $18.00-$25.00 hourly

Status: Part Time, Non-Exempt

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Personal Trainers will provide individual and group training as requested and scheduled for Neal Fitness Center members.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide 30 minute and 1 hour training sessions in compliance with current fitness standards

• Demonstrate leadership to assure conduct, safety and development of member

• Excellent knowledge of how to use gym equipment properly to train clients

• Vast knowledge of different protocols for training regimens

• The ability to manage varying schedules and needs of clients

• Strong Knowledge cardiac disease and medications

Program Development and Implementation

• Establish and maintain, in partnership with the Fitness Director personal training program goals and key performance indicators

• Develop and implement individualized personal training programs

• Monitor clients progress and establish and track SMART goals

• Participate in the evaluation of personal training services and provide feedback to leadership

• Propose to Fitness Director specialized p

Supervision

• Perform proper and timely record keeping and reporting including activities and events conducted, notable achievements and any problems/issues.

Additional Responsibilities

• May support special programs and/or events and/or participate in the implementation of other Club activities as necessary.

• Consult with the Fitness Director on any member issues or concerns

Relationships

• Internal: Maintain close, daily contact with members service staff and fitness director, Club members, community members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, and advise/counsel.

• Team oriented positive attitude and demeanor is required in the workplace at all times

• External: Maintain positive relationships with community members, partner organizations, clients, and contracted services, as needed.

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SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or GED.

• 6 months; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience preferred.

• NCAA Personal training certification required, ACSM, ACE, ASFA, preferred

• First Aid and CPR/AED certification, or willingness to obtain within 90 days of employment.

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Group leadership skills, including an understanding of group dynamics.

• Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and internet applications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time.

• Must be able to squat or bend to communicate at youths’ level.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 10 pounds for short periods of time.

• Must be willing and able to actively participate in regular in-service training and maintain minimum fitness levels required to perform duties.