Personal Trainer - Beginner Fitness

Prince William County; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Prince William County is seeking a part-time personal trainer to provide one-on-one and group sessions, fitness assessments and orientations at the Dale City and Chinn Park centers. The role emphasizes client retention through strong service and relationship-building, with a flexible schedule to fit a part-time arrangement.

Qualified candidates must hold a current nationally accredited personal training certification, CPR/First Aid, and have 6 months of related experience.

Qualifications

• Current certification from a nationally accredited Personal Training agency is required.
• Strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of current industry standards and trends and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal training sessions for individuals and groups.
• Design and implement exercise programs based on clients’ needs and goals.
• Monitor fitness areas to ensure safe usage of equipment.
• Report equipment malfunctions or risks to supervisor.
• Maintain client relationships to support retention.
• Attend staff trainings and meetings.

Skills

Personal training

Communication skills

Customer service

Organization

Education

8th grade education or higher

Current nationally accredited Personal Training Certification

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

Less selling – more training! We're the place where you can re-discover your purpose and passion for fitness and helping others.

This position is responsible for providing one-on-one and/or group personal training sessions, fitness assessments, and orientations to center’s participants. Ability to adapt services to meet changing demographical needs of center participants. Contributes to the retention of center’s pass holder base through cultivating client relationships, facilitation of services, and uncompromising customer service.

This is a part-time position and a flexible schedule is required.

Job Duties

• Provides personal training sessions for both individuals and/or groups.
• Generates clientele.
• Designs and implements exercise programs based on clients’ needs and goals.
• Monitors fitness areas to ensure proper and safe usage of exercise equipment.
• Reports any exercise equipment malfunctions or environmental risks to supervisor or other center related manager.
• Encourages and enforces department’s policies and guidelines for using areas and equipment.
• Proactively addresses participant concerns or questions in a timely manner.
• Follows-up with clients within department’s established timeline.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings.

Locations

• Sharron Baucom Dale City Rec Center - 14300 Minnieville Road, Dale City, VA
• Chinn Aquatics & Fitness Center - 13025 Chinn Park Drive, Prince William, VA

Eligible candidates must hold a current certification from a nationally accredited Personal Training agency and continuing education. Additionally, strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills with effective motivation and leadership abilities are critical. Knowledge of and passion for current industry standards and trends along with an enthusiastic and positive attitude are essential.

Minimum Requirements

• 18 years of age or older
• 8th grade education or higher
• 6 months of related experience
• Current CPR/First Aid Certifications
• Current nationally accredited Personal Training Certification

Starting Pay Range: $23.25-$34.19

Please note: the position is open until the advertisement closes with ongoing application review.

The Department of Parks and Recreation conducts DMV records checks on all employees driving for work purposes and criminal background checks on all hires age 18 years and older. Fingerprinting may be required.

Note: The information that follows is a County-wide Classification Specification that may include details not specifically applicable to this position.

NATURE OF WORK

This class is part of the Recreation Job Family. Incumbents performs routine work in connection with various recreation programs or activities. Instructors in this classification teach beginner level fitness classes. Example; open schedule classes and personal training. May provide daily upkeep and light maintenance of equipment and facility.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable code of conduct rules; providing customer services. Work is performed in accordance with set procedures and guidelines, and deviation from those guidelines require approval. This position is responsible for organizing and conducting lesson and activity plans for assigned classes, monitoring equipment condition, and maintaining program safety.

TYPICAL CLASS RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts aerobic, weight training, and/or other exercise classes; and ensures that patrons perform exercises in an accurate and safe manner.
• Provides excellence in customer service by answering questions and providing information to the public. Facilitates recreation facility tours; and maintains and updates client membership information.
• Maintains and prepares equipment and facility and maintains related records. Coordinates exercise and class schedules, tracks class attendance, and reviews class feedback.
• Enforces program and facility rules; provides emergency care and treatment as required.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

KNOWLEDGE

• Requires special training in specified activity;
• Requires knowledge and experience in specified activity;
• Customer service principles;
• Basic exercise science principles and theories;
• Recordkeeping principles;Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations;
• Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment;
• Modern office technology;
• Computers and related software applications.

Skills

• Providing customer service;
• Monitoring the use of equipment;
• Maintaining basic operational records and reports;
• Using a computer and related software applications;
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards;
• Utilizing computers and relevant software applications;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Responsibilities

DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Discipline specific responsibilities do not apply to this classification.

LEVEL OF DECISIONS

Responsibilities are typically procedure based with defined goals and processes or methods, but incumbents have the latitude to determine the speed or order of steps used to complete assignments.

DIRECTION RECEIVED

Incumbents perform tasks following defined procedures and standards, and deviation from procedures typically requires prior approval.

DIRECTION PROVIDED

Incumbents are typically not responsible for providing formal work direction.

Minimum Education, Training And Experience Requirements

8th grade education and 0-12 months of related experience.

Special Requirements

Must be at least 16 years old; May require Federal or State background check.

NOTE

The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.