Personal Trainer

City of Vancouver • Vancouver, WA

39d • Onsite

About The Position

Vancouver Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services is looking for enthusiastic candidates that are skilled in working with all ages and abilities in a fitness environment. As a personal trainer, you will represent the City in a capacity of planning, setting goals and monitoring client’s progress. Personal trainers will administer program assessments and equipment orientations under ACSM guidelines and administer a wide variety of exercise programming.

Requirements

• At least six months of recent experience working in this field
• Experience working in a weight room
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, valid CPR, First Aid, and AED cards within one month of hire
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a National personal training certification (ACE, AFAA, NETA, ACSM, IDEA within six months of hire.
• Able to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to guide and motivate clients
• Explaining safe and proper use of fitness equipment
• Respond quickly and effectively in an emergency situation
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with the public, program participant and other city employees
• Interact well with a diverse group of program participants
• Read, write and follow instructions
• Monitor compliance policies and procedures
• Maintain certification through continuing education classes and workshops
• This position is subject to successful completion of a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in Kinesiology or Sports Science or nationally recognized certification in personal training and/or a college degree in Exercise Science or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform client assessment
• Evaluate client’s physical needs
• Build individualized exercise programs, modify all levels of intensities and motivate in a positive and friendly manner
• Track client’s fitness and performance goals
• Provide work out sessions which includes cardio, strength training, flexibility and stretching program design
• Track client’s fitness and performance goals

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Benefits and work environment support and encourage a healthy, balanced lifestyle and ongoing development and learning opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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