Variable Personal Trainer

JOB SUMMARY

Personal Trainers design customized one-on-one training programs and help motivate clients to exercise. The personal trainer is expected to assess the client, address needs and monitor fitness progress of their clients on a case by case basis. Personal trainers ensure that their clients are using proper form when exercising and often encourage them to perform a workout that would exceed what they would do alone. The position is directly supervised by the Fitness Specialist and Fitness and Wellness Programs Administrator, and will assist in a variety of areas, including, but not limited to:

• Instruct clients on proper machine usage, techniques, and other forms of training pertinent to the client’s specific needs.
• Educate clients on proper and safe exercise form.
• Enforce policies and procedures in group fitness activity areas. Execute risk management plan.
• Maintain personal training certification.
• Work within the scope of practice set forth by their certification and make recommendations as necessary.

The City of Lakewood is currently recruiting variable employees for this position.  A variable employee is an at-will employee who works in a seasonal or temporary capacity.  Their work schedule is based on business need.  This position would be a part-time non benefitted position

Job Requirements

· Personal training certificate from an accredited source: American Council on Exercise (ACE), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS:

Supervision Received:

Receives general supervision from the Fitness and Wellness Programmer.