Athletic Trainer (Part-Time)

National Capital Treatment & Recovery, formerly Phoenix House Mid-Atlantic; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A nonprofit facility in Arlington seeks a part-time Athletic Trainer to work with adults in substance use treatment programs. Responsibilities include overseeing fitness activities, providing education on health and recovery, and ensuring proper exercise techniques. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree related to fitness field required.
• 3-5 years experience with substance use disorder patients preferred.
• Must be a Certified Personal Trainer.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct aerobic activities and strength training.
• Monitor patients’ progress and adapt fitness programs.
• Provide education on maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Skills

Exercise Technique

Functional Movements

Patient Monitoring

Group Instruction

Nutritional Guidance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Physical Education, Kinesiology

Tools

CPR and First Aid Certification

CPT Certification

Job description

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Description

Description

National Capital Treatment & Recovery, formerly Phoenix House, a nonprofit substance use treatment facility in Arlington, VA is looking for a fitness trainer to work with our Adult Men and Women in treatment.

Pay rate:

$28-$35 per hour- with a possibility to earn more based on years of experience, degrees, and other relevant qualifications

Schedule:

This position is part-time every other weekend, Saturdays and Sundays, 7am-5pm.

Required:

Must be a CPT- Certified Personal Trainer.

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred:

Experience working with adults with mental health issues/addiction.

Summary

This position will work with patients in our adult residential substance use treatment programs. Will oversee and direct aerobic activities, specifically spinning and stationary bike routines, strength training, specifically TRX, and stretching on mats and balls and appropriate floor routines for the individual class.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Work with adult patients of all fitness levels, with an emphasis on proper technique and functional movements
• Demonstrate how to carry out various exercises and routines
• Watch patients do exercises and show or tell them correct techniques to minimize injury and improve fitness
• Give alternative exercises during workouts or classes for different levels of fitness and skill
• Monitor patients’ progress and adapt programs as needed
• Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations on sports, recreational activities, and the use of exercise equipment
• Give patients information or resources about nutrition, weight control, and lifestyle issues and their application to substance use recovery
• Design workouts activate the neuroendocrine response (responsible for the “runner’s high”)
• Provide education on maintaining a healthy lifestyle which may also minimize drug cravings, serve as a positive distraction and is a beneficial way to structure the day without using drugs or alcohol
• Administer fitness assessments
  
  

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree related to a fitness field (exercise science, physical education, kinesiology or related subject)
• 3-5 years of experience working with patients with substance use disorder or PTSD
• CPR and First Aid certification
• Must be a Certified Personal Trainer
  
  

Salary Description

$28-$35

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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