Grand Rapids Kroc Center - Personal Trainer

salvarmycareers; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Grand Rapids Kroc Center is seeking a qualified Personal Trainer to work with members who purchase additional fitness services. You will design safe, evidence-based programs and provide orientation and assessments.

You will lead a variety of classes, assist members during workouts, and ensure a clean, safe gym environment while following all center policies and safety guidelines. Required: high school diploma or GED, 18+, national PT certification (ACSM/NSCA/ACE/AFAA) or

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; degree in fitness or related area preferred.
• PT certification from a national body (ACSM/NSCA/ACE/AFAA) required or obtained within 45 days.
• Must be at least 18 years old and able to design safe, effective fitness programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal training to members who purchase additional services.
• Provide excellent customer service to members and ensure prompt, courteous service.
• Lead classes based on experience and specialties; supervise during non-scheduled times.

Skills

Lifting 40 lbs

English proficiency

Spanish language

Self-motivation

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fitness-related degree preferred

Prior personal training experience preferred

Must be 18 years old

National PT certification (ACSM/NSCA/ACE/AFAA)

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 asneeded

Mission Statement:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Grand Rapids Kroc Center Purpose Statement:

Sharing the love of Jesus Christ by providing life-changing experiences