Personal Trainer

Bronson Healthcare

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The personal trainer creates safe and effective exercise programs, aimed at reducing injury and helping clients achieve fitness goals. Provides one-on-one wellness coaching, exercise plans, movement assessment, documentation of exercise programs, and administrative tasks as needed. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 6-12 months of experience as a personal trainer required
• Must have strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology to analyze movements and determine/correct faulty movement patterns
• Must be able to interpret body composition testing in order to make recommendations for improvements
• Must have strong communication skills both verbally and in writing
• Current Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification (NASM, ACE, ACSM) or Certified Strength and Condition Specialist (CSCS) required (must be in good standing and valid in the state of Michigan)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science or a related health field (with courses in First Aid/CPR, biomechanics, exercise prescription, and nutrition) preferred

Responsibilities

• Creates exercise programs for a wide range of clientele.
• Conducts individual meetings with members regarding exercise, nutrition, stress, and sleep.
• Performs movement assessments and reviews health history as a baseline upon which to prescribe exercise.
• Critiques and evaluates client’s form while providing exercises to improve outcome and minimize the chance of injury.
• Handles administrative tasks such as billing, scheduling sessions, reconciling payroll, and responding to emails.
• Follows up with clients via phone or email to check progress and provide feedback.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED