Personal Fitness Trainer - Programs & Safety

City of Boulder; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Boulder is seeking a Personal Trainer to lead, instruct, and motivate participants in the City’s Fitness program. They design customized exercise programs, assess client strengths and weaknesses, and ensure safety with clear record keeping.

The role requires conducting sessions based on ACSM standards, performing fitness assessments, delivering excellent customer service, and maintaining up-to-date certifications while complying with city policies.

Qualifications

• Current personal training certification from a nationally recognized organization.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
• Experience designing and delivering weight/fitness classes and personal training for diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Instruction: conduct personal training sessions per ACSM standards; provide weight room orientations and safety checks.
• Record Keeping and Testing: perform fitness assessments and biometric measurements; complete required paperwork.
• Customer Service: deliver excellent service, maintain a positive class environment, enforce facility policies.
• Teamwork: follow city policies, participate in trainings, and pursue ongoing professional development.
• Safety: ensure participant safety and report accidents or damage within 24 hours.

Skills

Personal training certification

CPR/AED & First Aid

Fitness class instruction

Exercise program design

Record keeping & patient communication

Education

College degree in Exercise physiology/kinesiology/science (preferred)

Job description

The City of Boulder is seeking a Personal Trainer to lead, instruct, and motivate participants in the City’s Fitness program. They design customized exercise programs, assess client strengths and weaknesses, and ensure safety with clear record keeping.

The role requires conducting sessions based on ACSM standards, performing fitness assessments, delivering excellent customer service, and maintaining up-to-date certifications while complying with city policies.