Personal Trainer - Beginner Fitness

Prince William County Government • Prince William County, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing one-on-one and/or group personal training sessions, fitness assessments, and orientations to center’s participants. Ability to adapt services to meet changing demographical needs of center participants. Contributes to the retention of center’s pass holder base through cultivating client relationships, facilitation of services, and uncompromising customer service. This is a part-time position and a flexible schedule is required.

Requirements

• 18 years of age or older
• 8th grade education or higher
• 6 months of related experience
• Current CPR/First Aid Certifications
• Current nationally accredited Personal Training Certification
• Must be at least 16 years old
• May require Federal or State background check.
• Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
• May require exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Nice To Haves

• Eligible candidates must hold a current certification from a nationally accredited Personal Training agency and continuing education.
• Strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills with effective motivation and leadership abilities are critical.
• Knowledge of and passion for current industry standards and trends along with an enthusiastic and positive attitude are essential.
• Requires special training in specified activity; Requires knowledge and experience in specified activity; Customer service principles; Basic exercise science principles and theories; Recordkeeping principles; Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations; Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment; Modern office technology; Computers and related software applications.
• Providing customer service; Monitoring the use of equipment; Maintaining basic operational records and reports; Using a computer and related software applications; Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards; Utilizing computers and relevant software applications; Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal training sessions for both individuals and/or groups.
• Generates clientele.
• Designs and implements exercise programs based on clients’ needs and goals.
• Monitors fitness areas to ensure proper and safe usage of exercise equipment.
• Reports any exercise equipment malfunctions or environmental risks to supervisor or other center related manager.
• Encourages and enforces department’s policies and guidelines for using areas and equipment.
• Proactively addresses participant concerns or questions in a timely manner.
• Follows-up with clients within department’s established timeline.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings.
• Conducts aerobic, weight training, and/or other exercise classes; and ensures that patrons perform exercises in an accurate and safe manner.
• Provides excellence in customer service by answering questions and providing information to the public.
• Facilitates recreation facility tours; and maintains and updates client membership information.
• Maintains and prepares equipment and facility and maintains related records.
• Coordinates exercise and class schedules, tracks class attendance, and reviews class feedback.
• Enforces program and facility rules; provides emergency care and treatment as required.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Benefits

• Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

What This Job Offers

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