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What they do
A Personal Trainer or Fitness Instructor develops customized exercise and fitness programs for clients. Reviews health and fitness goals, teaches correct and safe exercise technique, monitors progress and provides encouragement for clients. Leads fitness and exercise classes at a community center, club or pool. Teaches aerobics, water, strength building or other exercises and maintains equipment.
$55,391 / year median in California
+12% projected growth
Job Description
SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Recreation Manager or designee, successfully instruct group fitness classes and implement participant engagement iniatives that align with the core value of the Agency. This position serves as a vital role in engaging and retaining participants as well as facilitating a safe and effective workout.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Includes the following: Provide top quality safe, creative, inviting, and encouraging instruction Develop and deliver exercise programs based upon participants' abilities, health, and goals Maintain current and accurate records of all participants Represent the Agency in a professional manner through image, dress, communication, and immediate follow-through and response Create a welcoming environment for participants Use a variety of instructional techniques to meet the needs and improve the abilities of particiapnts. Assist with the planning and implemention of instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall development of particpants. Take all necessary precautions to protect participants, equipment, and facilities Maintain and secure all equipment and supplies Follow established procedures in the event of an injury Attend and participate in staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve performance. Performs other related duties as assignedQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.KNOWLEDGE OF
Physiology, exercise technique, and body mechanics Current fitness standards, best practices, and trends in group exercise/fitness classes Proper use and form of resistance training equipment Coaching techniques and procedures Rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of fitness Standard safety practicesABILITY TO
Instruct and supervise a group of individuals with varied fitness skill levels Manage time appropriately thorughout the scheduled class Deliver a high calibar exercise/fitness class based on fundamental principals of group excercise/fitness Assess participants effectively Learn, monitor, and enforce safety regulations and relevant laws, rules, policies, and procedures React to and handle emergencies in a safe and effective manner Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with staff, participants, and community Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing Communicate in spoken and written word. Work independently Work a schedule that may varyEDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- $25.00/hour High School Diploma or equivalent One year of personal training or related field One year customer service
- $35.00/hour High School Diploma or equivalent Two years of personal training or related field Two years customer service
- $45.