Job Description Summary:

Under limited supervision, provides support and leadership in all aspects of the Fitness program. They lead, instruct, and motivate participants in safe and effective exercise programming including cardiovascular exercise, strength training, and range of motion. They are responsible for organizing customized personal exercise programs, assessing strengths and weaknesses, ensuring safety, clear communication and record keeping.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Conducts comprehensive personal training sessions based on ACSM national standards and Parks and Recreation Fitness Program guidelines. Provides weight room orientations, checks equipment for safety, acts as a resource for patrons including customer service and answers questions. Instructs and educates patrons of all ages from youth (ages 12+) to older adults on safe and proper use of weight and cardiovascular equipment and safe spotting techniques providing modifications and corrections as applicable. Performs fitness assessments and takes biometric measurements for clients, including blood pressure, body composition, muscular strength and endurance, cardiovascular and range of motion. Performs related duties as required to meet the needs of the Fitness and Parks and Recreation programs including accurate completion of all required paperwork. Provides exceptional customer service to include answering customers' questions, maintaining a positive and friendly class environment, and enforcing facility policies. Knows and complies with all city and department policies; participating in professional trainings and development; and adhering to attendance and workplace attire policies. Continues education in the field, maintains certification(s) and job knowledge to remain current with trends, teaching techniques and attends all in-house training and staff meetings. Takes proper safety precautions to ensure participant safety and prevent accidents. Ensures safety of self, others, materials, and equipment. Uses all required safety equipment and follows all safety regulations, policies and procedures. Reports all accidents and damage to city property immediately within 24 hours.