Personal Trainer

Power Wellness•Ann Arbor, MI

18d

About The Position

The Personal Trainer provides clients with training programs tailored to their individual needs. The role serves members and guests at The Health and Fitness Center at Washtenaw Community College, a facility managed by Power Wellness Management. Personal Trainers lead individual, partner, and small-group sessions for people with varying fitness levels, while following specialty certification guidelines and using safe, effective exercise practices. They assess clients’ fitness levels, medical histories, and goals to design appropriate programs; respond to and schedule service requests; and help develop programs that support the growth of personal training services. The position also requires maintaining certifications and continuing education, adhering to scheduled sessions, accommodating center and client scheduling needs, and knowing emergency and safety procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in a health-related, exercise science, kinesiology, or physical education major.
Nationally recognized NCCA-accredited Personal Trainer certification.
CPR/AED certification required within 90 days of hire; provided by Power Wellness.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work positively and service-mindedly with members.
Ability to multitask and maintain a controlled, professional demeanor.
Proficient computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Prior work experience as a Personal Trainer or an internship in the fitness industry.

Responsibilities

Lead individual, partner, and small-group personal training sessions for members and guests with varying fitness levels.
Train within the standard guidelines of specialty certifications.
Recognize contraindicated exercises and provide a safe, effective approach to exercise.
Assess clients’ fitness levels and design training programs that consider medical history and fitness goals.
Respond to and schedule requests for personal training services.
Suggest new programs that promote and contribute to the growth of personal training services for members and the community.
Maintain industry certification in good standing and meet continuing education requirements.
Start and end sessions on time and avoid missed sessions.
Be flexible and accommodating regarding center hours, work schedules, and appointments for prospects and members.
Know emergency and safety procedures and communicate confidently with EMS.
Perform other duties as assigned.