Group Training Instructor & Certified Personal Trainer

Barrington Park District•Barrington, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The position of Group Training Instructor and Certified Personal Trainer is part-time and under the direct supervision of the Health & Fitness Manager. The Group Training Instructor and Certified Personal Trainer is responsible for leading Barrington Park District's popular Team Training classes (group training), providing education, making individual corrections to form, inspiring and motivating participants of all ages and fitness levels, encouraging, supporting and celebrating effort with the class and individuals and modeling a well-balanced, functional and FUN exercise program through positive coaching, energizing music and creative themes. The Group Training Instructor and Certified Personal Trainer will provide encouragement and motivation and work to build community in Team Training and with all participants in the Fitness Center, including those working out on the fitness floor, using the track, taking group fitness classes and enjoying open gym. The Group Training Instructor and Certified Personal Trainer is responsible for the supervision of the Fitness Center members using strength, stability and aerobic equipment. The Group Training Instructor and Certified Personal Trainer needs to be flexible and be able to execute various tasks in the Fitness Center. The Group Training Instructor and Certified Personal Trainer is expected to be a substitute for other instructor's Team Training classes when schedule permits and has the opportunity to work with one-on-one clients in addition to teaching Team Training classes.

Requirements

National Certification required from one or more of the following: American Council on Exercise (ACE), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA), International Sports Science Association (ISSA), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), National Strength Professionals Association (NSPA)
Must be trained in the proper use of all Barrington Park District strength, stability and aerobic equipment in the Fitness Center
Must maintain current Certification for Certified Personal Training (and specialization certifications if applicable)
Current Red Cross CPR, First Aid and AED within 3 months of hire
Regularly required to talk, hear or read
Frequently required to stand; walk; sit and use hands to assist or demonstrate
Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and over 30 pounds with assistance
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception
Uphold safety and risk management strategies in support of and compliance with Park District policies, procedures, ordinances and practices
Familiarity with and effective implementation of the Employee Safety Manual, Emergency Response Plan, and Crisis Management Plan
Attend professional educational and safety trainings
Assist with emergency procedures and building evaluation
Utilize Certified Personal Protective Equipment when performing duties, based on job tasks
Correct unsafe conditions and/or report them to supervisor
Promptly report hazardous conditions, accidents and injuries to supervisor
Complete incident/accident report forms and promptly forwards them to supervisor
Requires frequent, standing, bending, sitting, walking, reaching, kneeling
Requires occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs.
Requires ability to speak at a level loud enough to be heard over music
Must wear a Barrington Park District shirt or ID at all times
Employees are expected to maintain a positive working relationship with other employees
Employees should possess the ability to work well with the general public, parents, peers and park district employees
Employee must work effectively under deadlines in a variety of environments and elements
Employee must demonstrate leadership qualities to perform required work
Employee must be able to function in a sometimes fast and ambiguous environment
May be exposed to chemicals and cleaning materials
Indoor environmental conditions will include lighting, temperature and loud music
Must be able to respond to and handle behaviors in a positive appropriate manner
Employee must have the ability to follow directions
Employee must have good verbal communications skills
Employee must possess time management and organization skills to effectively perform the job
Employee must have the ability to make judgments with respect to confidential information and problem solving
Employee must use good safety awareness and judgment in all aspects of the position

Nice To Haves

Bachelor Degree in exercise science, physiology, athletic training, physical education, anatomy or kinesiology is preferred
Group Training Instructor specialization is preferred
Group Training Instructor experience of 1+ year is preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain Team Training rosters and communicate with participants with class reminders and about upcoming themes
Communicate class numbers to fitness desk staff and provide class updates to Fitness Manager
Provide specialty classes such as Team Training pop-up classes, educational clinics that focus on specific modalities, such as barbell training or kettlebell basics.
Lead safe, effective and motivating Team Training classes that educate clients and promote a sense of community
Schedule all Certified Personal Training appointments per procedure
Confirm all Certified Personal Training appointments for the next business day
Contact new clients within 24 hours after assigned by Health & Fitness Manager
Administer Health Assessment/Strength and Flexibility testing
Assist with all Floor Training responsibilities
Supervise Fitness Center members on the use of the strength and aerobic equipment
Assist Fitness Manager with special projects or tasks as needed
Greet members
Maintain a neat and orderly facility
Confirm Certified Personal Training appointments for the next business day
Maintain necessary forms and manuals including PAR-Qs, client sign-in sheets, client files including session notes, participant sign-in sheets, timesheets, schedule forms, exercise logs, and training schedules
Maintain client personal training files in client folders and store in Fitness Center per procedure
Conduct new member orientations and Fit Teen orientations
Sub Team Training classes as needed and Group Exercise classes if qualified to teach
Assist other Certified Personal Trainers if help is needed
Attend all mandatory staff meetings
Complete the assigned equipment cleaning procedures
Be punctual and prepared for each Certified Personal Training session
Review PAR-Q (Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire) for each client and store in designated, secure location in Fitness Center
Follow all procedures and guidelines as presented in the policy manual
Wear proper uniform while training
Attend staff training and/or staff development sessions
Attend special Fitness Center events
Provide fitness challenges, trainer tips and other newsletter entries
Create and lead educational and interactive workshops for patrons and/or staff
Perform any other duties, as assigned by Health and Fitness Manager