Performance Optimal Health - Hamden, CT
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Hamden, CT
About the position
The Personal Trainer at Performance Optimal Health plays a crucial role in empowering clients to achieve their health and wellness goals through a holistic approach. This position involves conducting fitness assessments, designing personalized training programs, and monitoring client progress while ensuring safe exercise practices. The trainer will work collaboratively with a team of wellness professionals to provide comprehensive care and support to clients.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough fitness assessments.
- Design individualized programs.
- Tailor programs to clients' fitness levels and health conditions.
- Monitor progress of clients' fitness levels.
- Complete client progress notes within 24 hours of working with client.
- Explain safe and proper use of gym equipment.
- Thoroughly explain exercises and suggest alternatives if needed.
- Lead individual/group training sessions.
- Build positive and lasting relationships with clients.
- Communicate effectively with Physical Therapists.
- Communicate effectively with Wellness Lead and Wellness team.
- Work towards building clientele and brand.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's / Master's Degree in a related field (Exercise Science, Physiology, Kinesiology).
- Nationally recognized Certified Personal Trainer certification (NSCA / NASM / ACE / ACSM).
- Ability to travel between several Performance locations.
- Experience with the ability to safely and effectively fitness train clients.
- Ability to teach and give instruction to clients.
- Offer constant guidance during the client's fitness training appointment, correcting technique, providing solid instruction for client to learn and safely follow.
- Ability to customize one-on-one training programs.
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients and team members.
Benefits
- Competitive Rate of Pay
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- 401K
- Growth potential within the organization
- Access to facilities at all locations
- Internal and External Discounts
- Fun atmosphere
