Personal Trainer

Power Wellness; Geddes (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The Health and Fitness Center at Washtenaw Community College, managed by Power Wellness, is hiring a part-time Personal Trainer to design individualized training programs for members and guests. You will lead sessions, assess fitness levels, and promote safe, effective exercise within certified guidelines.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in a health-related field, an NCCA-accredited personal trainer certification, CPR/AED within 90 days, and strong communication skills to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health-related field (exercise science, kinesiology, or physical education).
• NCCA-accredited Personal Trainer certification.
• CPR/AED certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead individual, partner and small group training sessions for members and guests.
• Design training programs within certification guidelines and safety standards.
• Assess client fitness levels and tailor programs to medical history and goals.
• Coordinate scheduling and respond to personal training requests.
• Suggest new programs to grow personal training services.
• Maintain certifications and professional conduct; ensure sessions start/end on time.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Community/customer service

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in health-related field

NCCA-accredited Personal Trainer certification

CPR/AED certification

Job description

Position Title: Personal Trainer
Location: The Health and Fitness Center at Washtenaw Community College
Type: Part time

Summary:

We improve life and we’re here to serve. What you do is something special and contributes towards improving health within your community. Join our team of full time and part time staff at The Health and Fitness Center at Washtenaw Community College. Our facility is managed by Power Wellness Management, a company that specializes in managing state-of-the-art medically integrated health and fitness centers.

The Personal Trainer is responsible for providing clients with a training program specific to the client’s individual needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. 1. Lead individual, partner and small group personal training sessions to members and guests of varying fitness levels.
2. 2. Train within standard guidelines of specialty certifications.
3. 3. Understand contraindicated exercises providing a safe and effective approach to exercise.
4. 4. Assess client’s fitness level and appropriately design a training program taking their medical history and fitness goals into consideration for a safe and effective approach to exercise.
5. 5. Respond to and schedule all requests for personal training services.
6. 6. Provide suggestions for new programs that promote and contribute to the growth of personal training services for the members and community.
7. 7. Maintain industry certification in good standing and meet continuing education requirements.
8. 8. Demonstrate accountability to schedule by starting and ending sessions on time, and avoiding missed sessions.
9. 9. The ability to be flexible and accommodating as it relates to center hours, work schedules and scheduling appointments for prospects and members.
10. 10. Demonstrate complete knowledge of emergency and safety procedures and confidence communicating with EMS.
11. 11. Other duties assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from a 4 year college or university in a health-related, exercise science, kinesiology, or physical education major required.
• Nationally recognized NCCA accredited Personal Trainer certification required.
• Prior work experience as Personal Trainer or an internship in the fitness industry preferred.
• CPR/AED certification required within 90 days of hire (provided by Power Wellness)
• Must possess excellent inter-personal and communication skills, and the ability to work with members in a positive, service based manner.
• Ability to multi-task and maintain a controlled and professional demeanor.
• Proficient computer skills.