Personal Trainer

Mass General Brigham•Somersworth, NH

11d•$19 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Personal Trainer designs, implements, and supervises individualized fitness programs for patients with varying medical conditions. The role collaborates with healthcare professionals to promote health, support rehabilitation, and enhance recovery through exercise and wellness initiatives. It also includes customer-service responsibilities for the facility as a Fitness Specialist, requiring 15 hours per week in addition to per-diem trainer hours. The position is per diem with variable shifts and is performed onsite at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital.

Requirements

High school education.
Knowledge of exercise physiology, rehabilitation techniques, and fitness assessment protocols.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
Ability to motivate and inspire individuals to achieve fitness and rehabilitation goals.
Proficiency in using fitness assessment tools and technology.
A degree cannot be replaced by experience.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Exercise Specialist.
Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology.
American Heart Association HeartSaver CPR AED credential.
Certified Personal Trainer credential.

Responsibilities

Conduct initial fitness assessments to evaluate patients’ physical capabilities and limitations.
Collaborate with healthcare providers to understand patients’ medical histories and rehabilitation needs.
Design individualized exercise and rehabilitation programs based on assessment results and patient goals.
Modify programs to accommodate changes in patients’ conditions or progress.
Educate patients on proper exercise techniques and safety protocols.
Provide ongoing support, motivation, and encouragement to patients throughout their fitness journeys.
Perform facility customer-service responsibilities as a Fitness Specialist.