Personal Trainer

Hospital for Special Care; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Part time

Job summary

Hospital for Special Care in New Britain, CT seeks an Aquatic Rehab Center Personal Trainer to provide fitness center orientation, individualized and group training, and fitness assessments for Aquatic Rehabilitation Center members.

The role requires a B.S. in relevant field, a national Personal Trainer Certification, CPR/AED, and ideally one year of experience with clients who have special health needs. This is a part-time, first-shift position with 10 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• B.S. in physical education, exercise science, exercise physiology, or athletic training is required.
• Personal Trainer Certification (ACSM/ACE/NSCA) required.
• CPR Certification with AED required.

Responsibilities

• The Aquatic Rehab Center Personal Trainer is responsible for providing fitness center orientation, individualized and group personal training services and fitness assessments to Aquatic Rehabilitation Center members.
• Designs, develops and implements appropriate aquatic and land exercise programs for fitness center clientele.
• Screens individuals for safety of participation; including monitoring blood pressure, oxygen saturation levels, and heart rate.
• Administers health risk and fitness assessment tools. Interprets assessment results to develop safe, effective fitness programs.
• Provides orientation to fitness center equipment.
• Participates in equipment management, set up, use, care, storage, and maintenance.
• Participates in development of new programs, program schedules, and client education materials.

Education

B.S. in physical education, exercise science, exercise physiology, or athletic training

Personal Trainer Certification: ACSM, ACE, NSCA

CPR Certification including Automated External Defibrillation (AED)

Job description

Position Location

Hospital for Special Care

Scheduled Weekly Hours

10

Work Shift

First Shift

Department

Aquatics & Fitness Center

We are dedicated to creating an environment of care and engagement that makes us one of the most desirable places to work, providing exceptional care to each patient each and every day!

Qualifications

• Required: B.S. in physical education, exercise science, exercise physiology, or athletic training.
• Required: Personal Trainer Certification: i.e. ACSM, ACE, NSCA.
• Required: CPR Certification including Automated External Defibrillation (AED)
• Preferred: One-year experience as a personal trainer.
• Required: Experience working with individuals with special health needs.

Job Summary

• The Aquatic Rehab Center Personal Trainer is responsible for providing fitness center orientation, individualized and group personal training services and fitness assessments to Aquatic Rehabilitation Center members.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Job requires the ability to handle fitness center weights and equipment as well as demonstrate exercises.
• Job involves carrying items up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent reaching, bending, twisting, kneeling and squatting as related to member assistance and equipment management.

COGNITIVE DEMANDS

• Job requires the application of previously acquired knowledge, independent problem identification and problem solving. Job requires flexibility of thought, abstract reasoning, and organizational skills in quick decision making situations. Selective attention and concentration are necessary.
• Job requires independent problem identification and problem solving techniques. Abstract reasoning and quick decision making is required.
• Job requires a high level of communication skill including expression of abstract/complex ideas, use of negotiation, active listening and an ability to dialogue with multiple parties.
• Job requires ability to adjust and prioritize schedule to adapt to events as needed.

WORK DEMANDS

• Job requires working independently and interdependently with others. Schedule flexibility is occasionally required. Environment may be noisy at times. There may be occasional exposure to blood/body fluids and/or blood borne pathogens.

Essential Functions

• Designs, develops and implements appropriate aquatic and land exercise programs for fitness center clientele.
• Screens individuals for safety of participation; including monitoring blood pressure, oxygen saturation levels, and heart rate.
• Administers health risk and fitness assessment tools. Interprets assessment results to develop safe, effective fitness programs.
• Provides orientation to fitness center equipment.
• Participates in equipment management, set up, use, care, storage, and maintenance.
• Participates in development of new programs, program schedules, and client education materials.