Personal Trainer

101 Riverside Hospital, Inc.; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health seeks a dedicated Personal Trainer to design exercise prescriptions and lead sessions for members and guests at our Newport News location. You will ensure safety, teach proper technique, and maintain CPR certification while delivering a motivating experience.

The role emphasizes clear communication, client care, and professional documentation, with opportunities for growth within a multi-location health system.

Qualifications

• Education requirement: High School Diploma or GED (preferred).
• One year of personal training experience is preferred.
• Current CPR certification is required on hire.
• National personal training certifications listed in the posting (AFAA, ACE, NSCA, NASM, NSCA/NSCA CPT, ISSA) come with hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide exercise prescriptions to members and non-members in a friendly, motivating manner.
• Conduct sessions in a safe environment and supervise clients throughout sessions.
• Maintain current CPR certification and knowledge of emergency response.
• Relate information to manager or MOD and complete documentation.
• Attend bi-monthly staff meetings and participate in team growth.

Skills

Friendly communication

Motivational coaching

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1 year Personal training experience

Job description

Newport News, Virginia

Hiring Range $25.00 - $38.00/Hourly

Actual pay is determined by program, and business needs.

Overview

The Personal Trainer will provide members and non-members with an exercise prescription in a friendly, motivating, and professional manner.

Will conduct sessions in a safe environment.

The personal trainer maintains supervision of clients throughout session.

What you will do

• Trainer is genuinely friendly and concerned for the client's well-being.
• He/she interacts positively with clients before, during or after sessions and uses their name when appropriate.
• Trainer teaches safe and effective sessions.
• The trainer refrains from using contraindicated movements and shows modifications throughout the session.
• Trainer is prepared to teach and maintains a level of fitness appropriate to demonstrate exercises.
• Trainer maintains current CPR certification and is knowledgeable about emergency response chain.
• CBL's are complete.
• Instructor maintains national personal training certification.
• Trainer is able to handle customer relation issues in a professional manner while not getting personally involved.
• The Trainer relays all information to manager or MOD and completes appropriate documentation.
• Trainer attends bi-monthly staff meetings.

Qualifications

Education High School Diploma or GED, (Preferred)

Experience 1 year Personal training experience (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications Certified Auto External Defibrillator (AED) - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required)

Personal Fitness Trainer - Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) Upon Hire(Required)

American Course Exercise Personal Trainer (ACE) - American Council on Exercise (ACE) Upon Hire(Required)

Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT) - National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Upon Hire(Required)

Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) - National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Upon Hire(Required)

Certified Personal Trainer - International Sports Sciences Association Upon Hire(Required)

By joining our team, you can make a difference in people's lives.

Our mission is to care for others as we would care for those we love.

We extend that sense of caring to every patient, resident and customer, as well as to each member of our team.

We offer care at all stages of life, in hundreds of locations, giving you room to grow your career, along with great benefits and perks.

At Riverside Health, your trust and safety are our top priorities.