Personal Trainer

Ochsner Clinic Foundation • New Orleans, LA

38d • Onsite

About The Position

This job assumes responsibility for and maintains the weight room and cardiovascular area. Handles opening and closing procedures, cleans equipment, supervises members and fitness areas, builds and maintains own clientele, and tracks and reports clientele progress. Designs fitness programs and performs fitness evaluations to the highest Elmwood Fitness Center standard of professionalism and in accordance with ACSM guidelines.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Certification as a Personal Trainer through a nationally recognized organization such as Accreditation from National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), ACSM, National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), American Council on Exercise (ACE), or Cooper Institute
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to stoop, bend, reach and grab with arms and hands, manual dexterity.
• Must be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise related field

Responsibilities

• Builds a personal training business and maintains a personal client base.
• Performs fitness evaluations and prospects clients professionally at all times.
• Completes all administrative duties, voucher sheets, physician clearance forms, and health questionnaires on time in accordance with HIPAA.
• Tracks and reports all personal training metrics.
• Monitors fitness floor areas by following opening and closing procedures, maintaining cleanliness, greeting members, scanning for unsafe situations, enforcing rules, and offering assistance to members.
• Personal trains and assesses members and designs/implements fitness programs according to American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) guidelines for current and potential personal training clients.
• Continues self-education to expand knowledge of exercise physiology and personal training business building.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
• Complies with the Ochsner Health System Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

What This Job Offers

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