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.
The Temporary Personal Trainer is responsible for developing personalized, safe, and effective exercise programs for a diverse population of patrons, ranging from beginners to advanced athletes. Key duties include conducting and assessing comprehensive health and fitness screenings to determine appropriate training paths, as well as providing expert instruction on the proper use of cardiovascular and weight training equipment. You will lead equipment orientations for new members and play a critical role in maintaining a professional environment by consistently enforcing all facility and program policies. This role requires a strong commitment to patron safety, excellent communication skills, and the ability to adapt instructional techniques to meet various fitness levels and goals.
Education and Experience:
Previous personal training experience Experience in developing comprehensive, customized exercise programs. National fitness certification ( NSCA , ACSM , ACE , AFAA , NASM or equivalent), Adult CPR / AED or acquired w/in 30 days of hire.
Skills and Knowledge:
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Knowledge of strength & aerobic training, flexibility, exercise selection & training intensity and duration. Good communication skills.
Responsibilities:
Develop personalized safe and effective exercise programs for patrons of various fitness levels. Conduct and assess health and fitness screenings. Provide safe and effective instruction in cardiovascular and weight training equipment. Conduct equipment orientations. Enforce facility and program policies.
About Syracuse University:
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience. The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the Universitys 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu .
About the Syracuse area:
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
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