Personal Trainer

oakbrookpark; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary Central Park Campus Membership

Discounts on programming

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

The Oak Brook Park District is seeking a part-time Personal Trainer responsible for developing individualized exercise programs and conducting fitness assessments. The role focuses on client management and support, ensuring adherence to safety and professional guidelines.

With a valid personal training certification and 2-3 years of experience, you will help create a welcoming environment for all patrons. Benefits include a complimentary Central Park Campus Membership and potential for discounts on programming.

Qualifications

• Must possess at least 2-3 years of experience in personal training.
• Effective communication skills with clientele required.
• Must have a valid Illinois State Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized exercise programs for clients.
• Perform fitness analysis and assessment on clients.
• Manage and maintain scheduled appointments with clients.

Skills

Personal training experience

Effective communication

Knowledge of fitness programs

Education

High School Degree or Higher

Personal training certification

Current CPR/AED/First Aid certification

Job description

Job Overview

Come join the team at the Oak Brook Park District responsible for keeping people healthy and reaching their goals. As a Personal Trainer, you will develop individualized exercise programs, create and implement safe and effective exercise programs following professional industry guidelines and parameters. Personal trainers also perform fitness analysis/assessments on all clients and re-evaluate clients to monitor progress, remain current with fitness trends, programs, and training, and are responsible for managing and maintaining scheduled appointments with clients. This position also supports the Fitness Manager in providing fitness equipment orientation services for members.

Hours

We are looking for a part‑time personal trainer that has experience with active adults for Monday‑Friday morning and mid‑day shifts. Weekends and evenings are an option for work hours, as Personal Trainers may train patrons anytime during hours of operation.

Education, Experience and Training

• High School Degree or Higher
• Valid Illinois State Driver's License (Class D)
• Must possess at least 2‑3 years of experience in personal training and be able to communicate effectively with clientele.
• Must possess a personal training certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) or other nationally accredited certification.
• Current CPR/AED/First Aid certification or ability to become certified by the Park District within one month of employment.

Essential Job Duties

• Create and implement a safe and effective exercise program, following professional industry guidelines and parameters.
• Perform a fitness analysis/assessment on all clients and re-evaluate clients to monitor progress.
• Remain current with fitness trends, programs and training.
• Responsible for managing and maintaining scheduled appointments with clients.
• Follow the Park District Trainer’s Manual and Procedures.
• Attend all mandatory staff meetings.
• Actively market, promote and advertise personal training services.
• Support the Fitness Supervisor in providing fitness equipment orientation services for members.
• Responsible for retaining detailed records of training clients (i.e., health history, exercise prescription and program, training sessions, etc.).
• Follow and adhere to the Park District’s employee policies.
• Focus on welcoming diversity, encouraging inclusion and creating equity for all.
• Support the District’s safety initiative including adhering to policies and procedures, performing your job in a safe manner, attending required training, seeking additional training as needed, promptly reporting accidents/incidents, and proactively addressing hazards in the workplace.

Benefits

All Oak Brook Park District employees benefit from a work‑life atmosphere, a complimentary Central Park Campus Membership, discounts on programming, and continuing education opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Oak Brook Park District is an equal opportunity employer. Employment with the Park District is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, age, color, sex, religion, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or any other legally protected status. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify our ADA coordinator at (630) 645‑9527.