Personal Trainer

Oak Brook Park District; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Oak Brook Park District is seeking a part-time Personal Trainer to develop individualized exercise programs and conduct fitness analyses for clients. You will coach and monitor progress, keep up with industry trends, and schedule appointments, while supporting the Fitness Manager and promoting training services.

You will assist with equipment orientation, maintain client records, and adhere to district policies.

Qualifications

• Strong communication with clients and staff.
• Ability to design safe and effective exercise programs.
• Proficiency in conducting fitness assessments and monitoring progress.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement a safe and effective exercise program following professional guidelines.
• Perform fitness analyses/assessments on all clients and re-evaluate progress.
• Remain current with fitness trends, programs and training.
• Manage and maintain scheduled appointments with clients.
• Follow the Park District Trainer's Manual and Procedures.
• Attend all mandatory staff meetings and actively market personal training services.
• Provide fitness equipment orientation for members under supervision.

Skills

Communication

Exercise program design

Fitness assessment

Client management

Education

High School Degree or Higher

NASM/ACSM/NSCA certification

Job description

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 a safe and effective exercise program, and following professional industryguidelines 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 Condition
  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.

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 [phone].

Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply.