Personal Trainer

City of Boulder•Boulder, CO

3d•$25 - $36

About The Position

Under limited supervision, the Personal Trainer provides support and leadership in all aspects of the Fitness program. The role involves leading, instructing, and motivating participants in safe, effective cardiovascular exercise, strength training, and range-of-motion programming. The Personal Trainer organizes customized exercise programs, assesses clients’ strengths and weaknesses, ensures safety, communicates clearly, and maintains records. The position conducts personal training sessions according to ACSM national standards and Parks and Recreation Fitness Program guidelines; provides weight-room orientations and equipment safety checks; and serves patrons through customer service and answering questions. The role educates people ages 12 and older, including older adults, on safe equipment use and spotting techniques, with appropriate modifications and corrections. It also performs fitness assessments and biometric measurements, completes required paperwork, maintains certifications and job knowledge, participates in training and staff meetings, and follows City and department policies and safety procedures. This is a part-time hourly position scheduled for 19 hours per week. The work is primarily in a clean, comfortable environment, though it involves continuous interruptions and background noise. The role requires physical demonstration of strenuous fitness skills, effective communication in person and by telephone, and the ability to work under stress from deadlines, public contact, and changing priorities.

Requirements

Current personal training certification from ACE, NSCA, AFAA, ACSM, AAAI/ISMA, NEDITA, ISSA, NASM, NFPT, IFPA, or another nationally recognized certification.
Three years of customer service experience, including experience in exercise programming and training clients.
Current Red Cross or equivalent CPR and First Aid certification.
Ability to assess conditions and make safety-related judgments.
Ability to observe participant behavior and monitor exertion levels.
Ability to maintain accurate records, organize information, and follow established procedures.
Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively with clients, class participants, front desk staff, and coordinators, with excellent customer service.
Physical ability to demonstrate proper exercise techniques and remain actively engaged in supporting the development of exercise skills.
Ability to commit to the agreed-upon schedule and maintain required certifications throughout employment.
Ability to use required software applications on mobile and desktop devices.
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology relevant to safe exercise education.
Knowledge of varied exercise programming for different populations, including youth and older adults.
Knowledge and understanding of the importance of punctuality and consistency.
Must pass a background check before the first day of work and maintain acceptable screening.

Nice To Haves

Ability to teach group fitness and weight-training classes to all age groups, from youth ages 12 and older to older adults.
Ability to design exercise programs for individuals with chronic diseases and people in post-rehabilitation stages.
Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Bachelor’s degree in exercise physiology, kinesiology, exercise science, or a related field.
Nationally recognized certification or training in addition to the base certification or training.
Experience in weight and fitness class instruction, personal training, exercise testing, and exercise program design for all populations.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive personal training sessions based on ACSM national standards and Parks and Recreation Fitness Program guidelines.
Provide weight-room orientations, check equipment for safety, assist patrons, provide customer service, and answer questions.
Teach patrons ages 12 and older, including older adults, safe and proper use of weight and cardiovascular equipment and safe spotting techniques; provide modifications and corrections as appropriate.
Perform fitness assessments and biometric measurements, including blood pressure, body composition, muscular strength and endurance, cardiovascular fitness, and range of motion.
Complete required paperwork accurately and perform related duties to support Fitness and Parks and Recreation programs.
Provide exceptional customer service, maintain a positive and friendly environment, and enforce facility policies.
Comply with City and department policies, attend professional development and in-house training, and follow attendance and workplace attire policies.
Maintain certifications and current job knowledge, continue education, keep up with trends and teaching techniques, and attend staff meetings.
Take appropriate precautions to protect participant safety and prevent accidents; ensure the safety of self, others, materials, and equipment; and follow safety regulations and procedures.
Report accidents and damage to City property immediately and within 24 hours.