Personal Trainer- Ochsner Fitness- Harahan- PRN

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a dedicated Personal Trainer who will be responsible for managing the fitness center's weight room and cardiovascular area. This role involves designing fitness programs, handling client relationships, ensuring compliance with health standards, and performing fitness evaluations. The ideal candidate will have certification as a Personal Trainer and ideally a Bachelor's degree in an exercise-related field.

Qualifications

• Requires certification as a Personal Trainer from a recognized organization.
• Preferred: One year personal training experience.
• Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Builds and maintains a personal training business.
• Performs fitness evaluations and tracks client metrics.
• Monitors fitness floor areas and enforces rules.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Computer Skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Exercise related field

Job description

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken, and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job assumes responsibility for and maintains the weight room and cardiovascular area. Handles opening and closing procedures, cleans equipment, supervises members and fitness areas, builds and maintains own clientele, and tracks and reports clientele progress. Designs fitness programs and performs fitness evaluations to the highest Fitness Center standard of professionalism and in accordance with ACSM guidelines.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Education

• Required - High School diploma or equivalent
• Preferred - Bachelor's degree in Exercise related field

Work Experience

• Required - None
• Preferred - One year personal training experience

Certifications

• Required - Certification as a Personal Trainer through a nationally recognized organization such as NSCA, ACSM, NASM, ACE, or Cooper Institute

Other Certifications

• Required - Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Proficiency with Windows applications and role-specific software.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Job Duties

• Builds a personal training business and maintains a client base.
• Performs fitness evaluations and prospects clients professionally.
• Completes administrative duties in accordance with HIPAA.
• Tracks and reports personal training metrics.
• Monitors fitness floor areas, enforces rules, and assists members.
• Designs and implements fitness programs following ACSM guidelines.
• Engages in self-education to expand knowledge.
• Other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and skills. Other duties may be added or amended at any time. The employer maintains compliance with all applicable laws and standards.

The employer upholds its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including reporting unethical behaviors, ensuring safety, and protecting privacy.

This is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, etc. (see detailed description in original for full details). Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Work involves no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissue, and no emergency care is required. No occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Additional Information

Because the role is within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risks related to hazardous materials.

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!

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