Personal Trainer - Galter Life Center

nshs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift pay

Incentive pay

Annual raises

Career growth

Job summary

Endeavor Health seeks a part-time Personal Trainer in Chicago to provide personalized, safe fitness experiences for clients. The role emphasizes assessing fitness status, setting measurable goals, and designing ACSM-guided programs.

Flexible, client-based scheduling and documentation are essential. The position requires a bachelor’s in fitness or related field (preferred) and a current national PT certification with CPR/AED.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in fitness or related field preferred but not required.
• Current nationally-recognized, accredited personal training certification required; CPR/AED certification.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and knowledge of exercise guidelines and equipment use.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, effective and personalized fitness experience for each client.
• Assess the clients' current fitness status.
• Set clear, measurable goals agreed with the client.
• Design and implement exercise programs per ACSM guidelines.
• Track client participation and fitness progress.
• Maintain thorough client notes and session records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

ACSM guidelines

Health & fitness knowledge

Education

B.S. or higher in fitness

Job description

Hourly Pay Range

$17.05 - $58.05 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights

• Position: Personal Trainer


• Location: Chicago, IL


• Part time, 10 weekly hours


• Hours: Flexible hours available - based on client availability


• Required Travel: None

What you will do

• Provide a safe, effective and personalized fitness experience for each client


• Assess the clients' current fitness status


• Determine clear, measurable and realistic goals agreeable to both trainer and client


• Design and implement an exercise program considering the basic physiological components of fitness according to ACSM guidelines


• Adapt programs as necessitated by changes in client fitness level, health status, goals or preferences


• Track client participation and fitness progress


• Keep detailed and thorough notes on client response to exercise, health changes, and reports from other health care professionals, etc.


• Perform fitness reassessments according to schedule


• Perform administrative tasks with accuracy and efficiency


• Schedule client sessions, reserve assessment room as needed, arrange for timely payments and maintain accurate session records. Reconcile any discrepancies promptly.


• Maintain proper records and reports, keeping them on-site in appropriate storage areas


• Attend regular staff meetings and in-services


• Uphold professional standards of performance


• Build positive relationship with clients, maintaining professional boundaries


• Always wear personal training uniform during sessions


• Follow established standards of performance and exercise protocols


• Maintain national personal training certification and attend continuing education seminars to maintain current knowledge in the health and fitness field


• Assume other duties related to the personal training program as need dictates


• Provide in-home training when applicable


• Provide lectures and seminars for the LifeCenter and the community as needed


• Instruct general members/guests in safe, beneficial ways to exercise and use fitness equipment, offering assistance whenever in the facility (even if off-duty).


• Serve in Fitness Specialist role when scheduled (required at start of position)

Other Responsibilities

• Attain a working knowledge of LifeCenter programs and services


• Know, follow and perform emergency procedures when necessary

What you will need

• Education : B.S. or higher degree in a fitness-related field is preferred but not required


• Certification : 2 years' experience as well as a current nationally-recognized, accredited personal training certification required. CPR/AED Certification through the American Heart Association.


• Unique or Preferred Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills, general knowledge of exercise and exercise contraindications, knowledge of proper use of exercise equipment and ACSM guidelines. Must be passionate about health, fitness and wellness.

Benefits (For full time or part time positions)

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee's job (For eligible positions)


• Incentive pay for select positions


• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance


• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development


• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Wellness Program Savings Plan


• Health Savings Account Options


• Retirement Options with Company Match


• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay


• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org .

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website ( www.endeavorhealth.org ) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to \"help everyone in our communities be their best\".

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.

At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging-each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to