Grand Rapids Kroc Center - Personal Trainer

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division in Grand Rapids is seeking a qualified fitness professional to provide personal training, orientations, and group classes to members and the community at our Grand Rapids facility.

You will assess member needs, design safe programs, and ensure equipment and gym areas are clean and compliant with safety guidelines. A high school diploma and a current PT certification are required.

Qualifications

• Must have HS diploma or GED; related degree preferred.
• Prior personal training experience is preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must hold a national accredited personal training certification (ACSM/NSCA/ACE/AFAA).
• Able to design safe, high-quality fitness programs for members.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal training to members who purchase services.
• Deliver excellent customer service to the community.
• Build relationships to help members meet fitness goals.
• Provide orientation for new members.
• Perform fitness assessments.
• Teach classes based on experience and specialties.
• Ensure safety measures in training areas.
• Supervise when Health and Wellness Manager is not on site.

Skills

lift 40 lbs

english/spanish bilingual

supervision

confidentiality

Education

HS diploma or GED; degree preferred in fitness related field

personal training certification (ACSM/NSCA/ACE/AFAA)

18+ years old

previous personal training experience preferred

design safe, effective fitness programs

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

TEAMS

SharePoint

Job description

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide personal training to those members who purchase additional services
• Provide excellent customer service to the community by seeing that all customers, clients and members are given prompt and courteous services
• Build relationships with a variety of members and assist them helping them meet their fitness and wellness goals
• Provide orientation for new members
• Perform fitness assessments
• Provide follow-up to personal training customers when appropriate
• Teach a variety of classes based on experience and specialties
• Communicate effectively with participants, staff and supervisors regarding concerns, schedules, and feedback
• Implement safety measures for personal training service to ensure the health and safety of members
• Assist members during workouts with proper use of equipment, proper form and safety guidelines
• Ensure that the fitness area is always presentable by assisting with cleaning and maintenance
• Report on all equipment, fitness and gym area problems to the Health and Wellness Manager
• Enforce all rules that pertain to the fitness and exercise areas consistently
• Adhere to RJKCCC operations as well as all policy procedures as adopted by the Administration
• Provide supervision when the Health and Wellness Manager is not on site
• Must work at least 2 shifts per week
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education/Experience

• Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalency with a degree in fitness, exercise science, athletic training, physical therapy, exercise physiology or other related areas is preferred
• Prior personal training experience is preferred
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have personal training certification by a national accredited organization such as ACSM, NSCA, ACE or AFAA
• Able to design high-quality, up-to-date, scientifically sound, safe and effective fitness programs for a variety of member goals and needs

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Be able to lift and carry 40 lbs.
• Be able to read, write and communicate in English with the preferred ability to also communicate in Spanish
• Able to function effectively with minimal or no supervision
• Maintain strict confidentiality

Computer Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
• Working knowledge of TEAMS and SharePoint

Certificates And Licenses

• Have CPR/AED/First Aid certification or obtain within 45 days.
• Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed