Certified Personal Trainer

City of Peoria; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established community leader seeks a Certified Personal Trainer to develop engaging health and fitness programs for a diverse clientele. This role involves conducting personalized training sessions, ensuring safety, and promoting wellness within a vibrant recreation center. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to client success, while actively maintaining industry certifications. Join a supportive team dedicated to enhancing the lives of community members through fitness and wellness initiatives, in a city recently recognized as the best place to live, work, and play.

Qualifications

• Verifiable experience working in the fitness industry required.
• Active maintenance of relevant industry certifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct health and fitness programs for various age groups.
• Monitor fitness center to ensure patron safety and education.

Skills

Client Goal Setting

Personalized Exercise Program Design

Strong Communication Skills

Flexibility in Duties

Knowledge of Current Fitness Trends

Education

No minimum education requirement

Tools

CPR and First Aid Certification

Current Personal Trainer Certification

Job description

Description

Position Title: Certified Personal Trainer

Tell me more…..

The City of Peoria seeks to hire a Certified Personal Trainer in the Parks and Recreations Department to develop and conduct health, fitness and strength training programs for participants ranging from teens to advanced age groups. In addition, the Personal Trainer position monitors the fitness center during scheduled hours to ensure patron safety and education.

Pay Rate: $25.77

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The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Experience scheduling and conducting appointments with prospective clients, including reviewing health histories for orthopedic or medical considerations affecting training.
• The ability to establish client goals and design safe, effective, and personalized exercise programs, including providing written workout plans and consistent follow-up.
• Commitment to client safety and promoting a positive environment for all recreation center users.
• Willingness to promote recreation center programs and lead at least one to two educational workshops or lectures annually.
• Availability to work a minimum of one weekly floor monitor shift (3–4 hours) for one year.
• Ongoing engagement with current trends in fitness and wellness through professional reading and participation in industry organizations.
• Active maintenance of relevant industry certifications.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Flexibility to perform additional duties as assigned.

Why Peoria?

Recently voted the #1 place, to live, work and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for.

About Peoria

The City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently named by AZ Big Media as the Best Place to Live, Work, and Play, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives and culture of Peoria.

If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our community's needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then #PeoriaisthePlace for you!

Get an inside look at the Culture of Peoria

We are:

P-Professional~E-Ethical~O-Open~R-Responsive~I-Innovative~A-Accountable

Application Process:

Applications will be accepted for current vacancies until the posted closing date, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants will be notified of any next steps by email and/or phone.

During the selection process, any applicant requiring accommodation for a disability should advise the human resources department at [e-mail] or 623-773-7100.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Agency ~Oportunidad de Empleo con Derechos Iguales.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• No minimum education requirement

Experience:

• Verifiable experience working in the fitness industry required.

Physical Demands:

• Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly.

Licenses and Certifications:

• CPR and First Aid Certification
• CCC/AED certification is required within two months of hire
• Current industry recognized Personal Trainer Certification (ACE – ACSM, NSCA)

Preferred/Desirable Qualifications:

• National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certification
• Valid Driver’s License
• Academic education (AA, BS, MS)