Variable Personal Trainer

City of Lakewood • Lakewood, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Lakewood is seeking Variable Personal Trainers to design customized one-on-one training programs and help motivate clients to exercise. The personal trainer is expected to assess the client, address needs, and monitor fitness progress on a case-by-case basis. Personal trainers ensure that their clients are using proper form when exercising and often encourage them to perform a workout that would exceed what they would do alone. This position is directly supervised by the Fitness Specialist and Fitness and Wellness Programs Administrator. The City of Lakewood is currently recruiting variable employees for this position. A variable employee is an at-will employee who works in a seasonal or temporary capacity. Their work schedule is based on business need. This position would be a part-time non-benefitted position.

Requirements

• Personal training certificate from an accredited source: American Council on Exercise (ACE), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Minimum of 6 months training experience.
• Experience working with a wide array of populations and/or conditions.
• Awareness and recognition of exercise contraindications.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Recognition of safety concerns.
• Working knowledge and aptitude in fitness.
• Possess strong customer service and interpersonal skills and ability to communicate.
• Ability to make sound decisions.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to use a computer and on-line time entry system.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in large group presentations highly recommended.
• Ability to recognize deficiencies in workout plans and make necessary modifications as needed.
• Willingness to encourage participation in other fitness programs offered by the City of Lakewood.

Responsibilities

• Instruct clients on proper machine usage, techniques, and other forms of training pertinent to the client’s specific needs.
• Educate clients on proper and safe exercise form.
• Enforce policies and procedures in group fitness activity areas.
• Execute risk management plan.
• Maintain personal training certification.
• Work within the scope of practice set forth by their certification and make recommendations as necessary.
• Assist in a variety of areas as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed