Personal Trainer

Loma Linda University Health; Loma Linda (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Loma Linda University Health in California is seeking a Personal Trainer to conduct fitness assessments and develop personalized exercise prescriptions for clients and LLU entities. You will apply knowledge of cardiovascular, strength, and flexibility training within a safety-conscious framework.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology or related field, CPR/First Aid certification, and preferred professional certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in kinesiology, exercise physiology or related fields preferred. Minimum one years of related experience preferred.
• CPR and Basic First Aid certification required by date of hire. ACE/ACSM/NASM/NSCA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs fitness assessment and creation of a personal exercise prescription for clients and LLU entities.
• Performs other duties as needed.

Skills

Fitness assessment

Exercise prescription

English communication

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in kinesiology

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary: The Personal Trainer performs fitness assessment and creation of a personal exercise prescription for clients and other LLU entities. Performs other duties as needed.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in kinesiology, exercise physiology or related fields preferred. Minimum one years of related experience preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

Familiarity with fitness machines and other equipment. Familiarity with basic principles of cardiovascular training, strength and resistance training, proper stretching and exercise techniques, and appropriate safety guidelines. Ability to work with clients with existing health risks and/or conditions. Knowledge of fitness assessments, performing exercise movements and assessments of injured clients. Able to speak in English with professional quality; Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; collaborate and accept direction. Think critically; manage multiple assignments effectively; organize and prioritize workload; work well under pressure; problem solve; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to details; work independently with minimal supervision. Able to distinguish colors as necessary; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone, and identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the workplace; see adequately to read computer screens, and written documents necessary to the position.

Licensures and Certifications

CPR and Basic First Aid certification required by date of hire. American Council on Exercise (ACE), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) or National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) certification required. Other certifications may be considered.

About Us

Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Our core values are compassion, excellence, humility, integrity, justice, teamwork and wholeness.

About The Team

Loma Linda University Health is a Seventh-day Adventist, faith and values based Christian institution. Candidates must understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda and its affiliated entities.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of diversity. We provide equal opportunities in all aspects of the employment process to every individual, regardless of gender, race, color, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified individuals requesting an accommodation due to a disability. If you need accommodation assistance with accessing our job listings or completing an application, or during any other phase of employment with us, please contact Human Resources Management at [phone].

Loma Linda University is a religiously-qualified Equal Opportunity Employer under Title VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964. No question on this application is asked for the purpose of unlawfully limiting or excluding any applicant’s consideration for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the hiring process, please notify Human Resource Management.

Loma Linda University prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at Sex Discrimination & Sexual Misconduct Title IX | Loma Linda University (llu.edu).

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