Personal Trainer - Galter Life Center

Nevada System of Higher Education•Chicago, IL

1d•$17 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

The Personal Trainer role at Galter Life Center is responsible for providing a safe, effective, and personalized fitness experience for each client. This includes assessing clients' current fitness status, determining goals, designing and implementing exercise programs according to ACSM guidelines, and adapting programs as needed. The role also involves tracking client progress, maintaining detailed records, performing administrative tasks, and building positive relationships with clients while upholding professional standards.

Requirements

2 years’ experience as well as a current nationally-recognized, accredited personal training certification required.
CPR/AED Certification through the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

B.S. or higher degree in a fitness-related field is preferred but not required
Excellent interpersonal skills
General knowledge of exercise and exercise contraindications
Knowledge of proper use of exercise equipment and ACSM guidelines.
Must be passionate about health, fitness and wellness.

Responsibilities

Provide a safe, effective and personalized fitness experience for each client
Assess the clients’ current fitness status
Determine clear, measurable and realistic goals agreeable to both trainer and client
Design and implement an exercise program considering the basic physiological components of fitness according to ACSM guidelines
Adapt programs as necessitated by changes in client fitness level, health status, goals or preferences
Track client participation and fitness progress
Keep detailed and thorough notes on client response to exercise, health changes, and reports from other health care professionals, etc.
Perform fitness reassessments according to schedule
Perform administrative tasks with accuracy and efficiency
Schedule client sessions, reserve assessment room as needed, arrange for timely payments and maintain accurate session records. Reconcile any discrepancies promptly.
Maintain proper records and reports, keeping them on-site in appropriate storage areas
Attend regular staff meetings and in-services
Uphold professional standards of performance
Build positive relationship with clients, maintaining professional boundaries
Always wear personal training uniform during sessions
Follow established standards of performance and exercise protocols
Maintain national personal training certification and attend continuing education seminars to maintain current knowledge in the health and fitness field
Assume other duties related to the personal training program as need dictates
Provide in-home training when applicable
Provide lectures and seminars for the LifeCenter and the community as needed
Instruct general members/guests in safe, beneficial ways to exercise and use fitness equipment, offering assistance whenever in the facility (even if off-duty).
Serve in Fitness Specialist role when scheduled (required at start of position)
Attain a working knowledge of LifeCenter programs and services
Know, follow and perform emergency procedures when necessary

Benefits

Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions)
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness Program Savings Plan
Health Savings Account Options
Retirement Options with Company Match
Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Community Involvement Opportunities