PERSONAL TRAINER I - HEALTH AND WELLNESS

St. Bernards Healthcare • Jonesboro, AR

34d

About The Position

Reports to the Personal Training Coordinator and provides one-on-one fitness services in accordance with the member's request and in compliance with nationally recognized accrediting bodies' exercise recommendations.

Requirements

• Must hold either a B.S. Degree in Exercise Science related field of study or a personal training certification through a nationally recognized organization (NCCA accredited personal training certification strongly preferred).
• CPR/AED certification required.
• Minimum of one year experience in a medical fitness center along with personal training and/or completion of internship related to Exercise Science preferred.
• Certification through nationally recognized organization within the area of health and fitness.
• CPR/AED certification.
• Must have the communication skills necessary to effectively present information and respond to questions in one-on-one and group situations as well as the interpersonal skills necessary to interact with physicians, co-workers, members and clients.
• Must also have the organizational skills necessary to provide instruction/information systematically regarding exercise programs and techniques.
• Considerable physical effort. Requires continuously lifting or moving average weight material, frequently moving or lifting heavy weight material, or occasionally lifting or moving heavy material in difficult work positions.
• May be required to lift in excess of 45 pounds on occasion.
• Requires normal mental and visual attention and manual dexterity.
• There is frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and high, precarious places.
• There is occasional risk of exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and infectious fluids.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.

Nice To Haves

• NCCA accredited personal training certification strongly preferred
• Minimum of one year experience in a medical fitness center along with personal training and/or completion of internship related to Exercise Science preferred.

Responsibilities

• provides one-on-one fitness services in accordance with the member's request
• compliance with nationally recognized accrediting bodies' exercise recommendations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees