Personal Trainer

The Person al 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.

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