Personal Trainer / Fitness Center / PRN

Catawba Valley Medical Center; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory, NC seeks a fitness instructor to implement one-on-one or small-group exercise programs for members, teaching proper exercise principles and safe use of equipment.

The role requires an associate degree in exercise physiology or related health field, a National Personal Trainer Certification, and BCLS for healthcare providers within 60 days. Six months of fitness experience is required; one year is preferred for advancement.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in exercise physiology or related health field.
• National Personal Trainer Certification; BCLS certification for health care providers within 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Implement one-on-one or small group exercise programs for fitness members.
• Teach members proper principles of exercise and proper use of exercise equipment.
• Evaluate exercise status through fitness assessments.

Education

Associate degree in exercise physiology or related health field

Bachelor’s degree in exercise physiology

National Personal Trainer Certification

BCLS certification

Job description

Summary of Performance Expectations:

Responsible for the implementation of one-on-one or small group exercise programs for fitness members. Teaches members proper principles of exercise and proper use of exercise equipment. Evaluates exercise status of /members through fitness assessments.

Education and Credentials:

Required:

• Associate degree in exercise physiology or related health field;
• National Personal Trainer Certification. BCLS certification for health care providers required within 60 days of employment.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in exercise physiology. ACSM or NASM certified health fitness instructor or personal trainer.

Work Experience:

Required:

• Six months experience in fitness and exercise conditioning. Given training and on-the-job experience, incumbent should be proficient in the basic aspects of the job within three months.

Preferred:

• One year experience personal training