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CITY OF MASON

PERSONAL TRAINER

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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.

$44,122 / year median in Ohio

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

General Statement of Duties and Distinguishing Features of Class Under minimal supervision, independently interprets and evaluates need, and plans, implements, and leads integrated individualized exercise/activity programs for clients at all levels, and with a broad range of fitness, rehabilitation, and/or other specialized requirements. Must maintain a minimum of 3 clients on a weekly basis. Examples of Work (Illustrative Only) Administers and evaluates client health history questionnaires and physiological data to determine appropriate individual exercise/activity regimens. Independently interprets physiological assessment data and/or post-rehabilitation recommendations of referring medical providers/therapists to determine the nature and extent of specific client requirements. Plans and implements standard and specialized exercise regimens, and/or post-rehabilitative exercise programs in response to assessed individual need and assessed capability. Independently determines format and content of programs based on assessed client abilities and needs, and on interpretation of physiological assessment and/or referral data Attend all in-service training and meetings. Advise participants on program and class policies and procedures, as appropriate. Assists in performing follow-up and communication with participants, as required. Tracks client progress and maintains complete and accurate client files. Ensures client adherence to safety and injury prevention policies and procedures; prepares accident reports as required. Maintain personal training certification through continuing education. Performs other duties as assigned by the Fitness Sports Supervisor.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
The following is preferred Acquire and maintain current certification or credentials in personal training from a nationally recognized training organization ACE, ACSM, or equivalent. Possess and maintain current certification in American Heart Association Standard First Aid and CPR Working knowledge of physical training principles, methods, and techniques within a specified area of exercise science. Working knowledge of one or more specialty knowledge-based training areas, such as PNF stretching and/or sports performance. Ability to administer client health history questionnaires and interpret physical assessment data. Ability to interpret medical information and provider referral recommendations and develop responsive, effective post-rehab exercise programs. In-depth knowledge of post rehab exercise principles, procedures, and techniques. Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures. Ability to independently plan and implement individual exercise/activity programs Ability to provide technical guidance and leadership to professional personnel in area of expertise. Ability to provide expert demonstration and instruction in general and specialized exercise techniques. Ability to set up, calibrate, and maintain sophisticated exercise equipment. Records maintenance skills. Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.
Physical Requirements:
Work in a recreational environment, frequent walking and standing; ability to lift/carry objects up to 30 pounds, stoop and crouch or stand for extended periods. Perform exercises as required. I understand that I am applying for employment at will, and nothing in the job description and no oral statements made to me in connection with this job description can be construed as a contract of employment.