Personal Trainer

Town of Castle Rock • Castle Rock, CO

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About The Position

The Personal Trainer develops individualized fitness programs, assesses participants’ fitness levels, and educates and motivates participants to exercise safely and effectively. The position also monitors Recreation Center patrons using exercise equipment, provides equipment-use orientations and instruction, and responds to customer questions and concerns. The trainer attends staff meetings and workshops to stay current on Town offerings and fitness trends and certifications, and performs other duties as assigned or required. Candidates must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check before commencing employment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of personal training experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• National Personal Training Certification.
• CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to attain both within 30 days.
• Skill in instructing others and interacting with the public and program participants.
• Skill in performing CPR and first aid.
• Ability to use advisory information and materials, including fitness policies and procedures, exercise guidelines, equipment manuals, and Town policy manuals.
• Ability to design safe and effective exercise programs.
• Knowledge of physiology, kinesiology, and nutrition.
• Ability to physically perform fitness instruction and demonstrate class skills and movements.
• Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check before commencing employment.

Responsibilities

• Develop personalized fitness programs tailored to participants’ goals and fitness levels.
• Conduct fitness assessments to determine participant fitness levels.
• Educate, motivate, and instruct participants in safe and effective fitness training.
• Monitor Recreation Center patrons using exercise equipment and ensure safe technique; provide instruction when necessary.
• Orient patrons to proper use of fitness equipment.
• Attend staff meetings and workshops to stay current on Town offerings, fitness trends, and certifications.
• Answer questions about exercise classes and respond to customer concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED