PERSONAL TRAINER

Job Summary

Develops specific exercise plans for members seeking individual or small group training. Job Responsibilities

• Assists with the organization of special programs in the fitness area for the member population.
• Recruits and retains clients for personal training program. Assesses current physical conditioning levels and develops appropriate exercise prescription based on client goals.
• Demonstrates proper form for all prescribed exercises and ensures client executes all exercises in a safe, effective manner in their presence.
• Documents and charts exercise program for clients and advises on proper progression.
• Follows all procedures in a timely manner in regard to redeeming personal training sessions.
• Works with the Fitness Supervisor and the Manager of Health and Fitness to grow and develop the personal training program.
• Helps to maintain a neat and organized fitness area by returning all equipment to the proper place after exercise.
• Responsible for greeting each and every member with a smile and making themselves available to serve members when not engaged in a personal training session.

Strives to answer questions and to make members feel important.

• Educates members so that their level of member satisfaction, membership referral, and member retention will increase.
• Provides basic first aid and CPR assistance to members who may experience accidents or medical emergencies.
• Abides by uniform policy for fitness staff and possesses a professional appearance and demeanor while on duty with members.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher required upon hire
• No experience required
• ACE-CPT - Personal Trainer from National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) required upon hire OR
• ACSM-CPTC - Certified Personal Trainer from National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) required upon hire OR
• NASM-CPT - Certified Personal Trainer from National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) required upon hire OR
• NETA-CPT - Certified Personal Trainer from National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) required upon hire OR
• NFPT-CPT - Certified Personal Fitness Trainer from National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) required upon hire OR
• NSCA-CPT - Certified Personal Trainer from National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) required upon hire OR
• NSCA-CSCS - Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist from National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) required upon hire OR
• AEA-AFP - Aquatics Fitness Professional from National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) required upon hire OR
• NCCA - Nationally recognized specialty certification, evidence of training in a given specialty or related NCCA certification may be considered in lieu of currently listed certifications required upon hire AND
• BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position AND
• First-aid certification required within 90 days of employment in this position

Skills and Attributes

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and works under minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Physical Demands

• Standing : Frequently
• Walking : Frequently
• Sitting : Occasionally
• Lifting 0-25 lbs : Frequently
• Lifting 25-75 lbs : Rarely
• Lifting over 75 lbs : Rarely
• Carrying 0-25 lbs : Frequently
• Carrying 25-75 lbs : Rarely
• Carrying over 75 lbs : Rarely
• Pushing / Pulling 0-25 lbs : Frequently
• Pushing / Pulling 25-75 lbs : Frequently
• Pushing / Pulling over 75 lbs : Frequently
• Climbing : Occasionally
• Bending / Stooping : Frequently
• Kneeling : Occasionally
• Crouching / Crawling : Occasionally
• Reaching : Frequently
• Talking : Frequently
• Hearing : Frequently
• Repetitive Foot / Leg Movements : Rarely
• Repetitive Hand / Arm Movements : Frequently
• Keyboard Data Entry : Frequently
• Running : Occasionally
• Vision : Depth Perception : Frequently
• Vision : Distinguish Color : Frequently
• Vision : Seeing Far : Frequently
• Vision : Seeing Near : Frequently

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.

RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.

TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.

INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.

SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.

EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.

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