Certified Personal Trainer

City-of-Federal-Wa; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Federal Way seeks a part-time personal trainer to motivate, design, and supervise customized workouts, including group classes. You will coach clients, ensure safe technique, and provide ongoing feedback to help clients reach goals.

Applicants should hold a current personal training certification and CPR/First Aid. This role may involve early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays with variable hours and no benefits.

Qualifications

• Personal training certification current and valid.
• First aid and CPR certification required.
• Previous experience as a personal trainer or group fitness instructor.

Responsibilities

• Consult with clients to understand goals and fitness levels.
• Create comprehensive workouts for clients.
• Motivate and guide clients during sessions.
• Ensure clients train safely with proper form and technique.
• Lead group workout classes.
• Answer clients’ questions using in-depth knowledge.
• Provide regular feedback and accountability on progress.
• Collaborate with management and staff to keep the gym functioning smoothly.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and encouragement.
• Communicate effectively and demonstrate interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate proper form and technique for exercises.
• Create successful and personalized workout plans.

Skills

Client motivation

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

Education

Personal training certification

Job description

***NOTE: This is a temporary, part-time position with no benefits and variable hours. Must be able to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays***

Under the supervisor of the Fitness and Athletics Coordinator, the personal trainer will motivate, inspire, and expertly guide clients to achieve their fitness goals. Main responsibilities include consulting with clients to develop personalized training plans, instructing them on proper technique, motivating them to push themselves harder, and providing them with constant support and constructive feedback.

To be a successful personal trainer, the incumbent must possess advanced knowledge of a variety of exercise techniques and how each one works to improve the body. Top candidates will also have an empathetic attitude, able to understand each client’s individual goals, emotions, and needs.

1. Consult with clients to understand their goals and current fitness levels.
2. Create comprehensive workouts for clients.
3. Motivate and guide clients during their training sessions.
4. Ensure clients train safely with proper form and technique.
5. Lead group workout classes.
6. Use in-depth knowledge to answer clients’ questions.
7. Provide clients with regular feedback and accountability on their progress.
8. Work with management and fellow staff to ensure the gym functions effectively.
9. Possess enthusiastic and encouraging attitude.
10. Communicate effectively and possess interpersonal skills.
11. Demonstrate proper form and technique for exercise movements.
12. Create successful workout plans.

Previous experience as a personal trainer or group workout instructor.

Qualifications:

• Personal training certification
• First aid and CPR certification