Personal Trainer

Essential Job Functions:

· Provide one-on-one fitness training to Club members who contract for this service for an additional set fee. Training is provided to members during regular Fitness Center hours solely at the Fitness & Wellness Center. Off-premises fitness training to John's Island members is not permitted.

· Provide direction, motivation, guidance and advice to Club members for fitness programs which may include resistance training, cardiovascular work and flexibility programs.

· Proactively educate members on various aspects of fitness training and exercise.

· Provide general information regarding Fitness & Wellness Center services to members.

· Supervise member’s use of the Fitness & Wellness Center equipment, and provide guidance and corrective instruction as needed.

· Actively promote and practice safe and prudent fitness training and use of all Fitness Center equipment, facilities, and services.

· Enter billing information on a daily basis into data management system.

· Perform fee sheet calculations and submit sheets on a weekly basis.

· Keep accurate records of training sessions and client health history.

· Assess members’ physical fitness to be able to provide custom training program.

Other Duties & Responsibilities:

· Design and teach fitness and exercise classes, including flexibility, strengthening, and cardiovascular based classes.

· Observe, monitor and assist class participants, as needed.

· Perform a variety of general tasks during established floor hours, including overseeing the front desk, greeting the members when they arrive, answering the phone, performing equipment/facility maintenance and cleaning, and supervising participants.

· May perform other assignments and duties, as area needs require.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Fundamental skills and knowledge of personal training, exercise physiology, and biomechanics, and proficiency in the application of these subject areas to an older adult clientele. Understanding of basic safety principles and safety promotion. Minimum of 2 years of applicable experience in the health and fitness profession.
• Strong skill and ability to educate and motivate clients in areas of personal training, exercise physiology, biomechanics, and safety.
• Strong interpersonal and telephone skills, with demonstrated tact, courtesy, and diplomacy. Ability to communicate and assist members in a courteous and professional manner. Ability to speak, read and write in English language.
• Proficiency in using PC computer software.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic functions, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and percentages.
• Must exercise excellent judgment and discretion with respect to the handling of confidential information and communications.