Trainer (Personal Training)

$22 - $32/Yr

City of Boulder (CO) - Boulder, CO

Part-time

Boulder, CO

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Personal Trainer role provides support and leadership in all aspects of the Fitness program. They lead, instruct, and motivate participants in safe and effective exercise programming including cardiovascular exercise, strength training, and range of motion. They are responsible for organizing customized personal exercise programs, assessing strengths and weaknesses, ensuring safety, clear communication and record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive personal training sessions based on ACSM national standards and Parks and Recreation Fitness Program guidelines.
• Provides weight room orientations, checks equipment for safety, acts as a resource for patrons including customer service and answering questions.
• Instructs and educates patrons of all ages from youth (ages 12+) to older adults on safe and proper use of weight and cardiovascular equipment and safe spotting techniques providing modifications and corrections as applicable.
• Performs fitness assessments and takes biometric measurements for clients, including blood pressure, body composition, muscular strength and endurance, cardiovascular and range of motion.
• Performs related duties as required to meet the needs of the Fitness and Parks and Recreation programs including accurate completion of all required paperwork.
• Provides exceptional customer service to include answering customers' questions, maintaining a positive and friendly class environment, and enforcing facility policies.
• Responsible for knowing and complying with all city and department policies; participating in professional trainings and development; and adhering to attendance and workplace attire policies.
• Takes proper safety precautions to ensure participant safety and prevent accidents. Is responsible for the safety of self, others, materials, and equipment.

Requirements

• Current personal training certification from: ACE, NSCA, AFAA, ACSM, AAAI/ISMA, NEDITA, ISSA, NASM, NFPT, IFPA or any nationally recognized certification.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
• Experience in weight and fitness class instruction, personal training, exercise testing and exercise program design for all populations.
• Ability to design exercise programs for individuals with chronic diseases, and in stages of post-rehabilitation.
• Have and maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to teach group fitness and weight training classes to all age groups youth (ages 12+) to older adults.
• College degree in exercise physiology, kinesiology, exercise science or related degree (preferred).

Benefits

• Confirm with the Hiring Manager regarding benefits eligibility.