Personal Trainer- Ochsner Fitness- Harahan- PRN

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to making a difference in the community. This role focuses on maintaining the fitness center, supervising members, and designing personalized fitness programs in accordance with ACSM guidelines. Ideal candidates will have a passion for fitness and a commitment to helping others achieve their health goals. With opportunities for professional growth and a supportive environment, this position is perfect for those looking to start their career in fitness training. Be part of a team that values innovation and excellence in patient care while making a positive impact on individuals' lives.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; Bachelor's preferred in an exercise-related field.
• Certification as a Personal Trainer required from recognized organizations.

Responsibilities

• Builds and maintains a personal training client base.
• Performs fitness evaluations and designs fitness programs.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Computer skills for data entry

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Exercise related field

Tools

Windows-style applications

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 Accreditation from National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), ACSM, National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), American Council on Exercise (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.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Job Duties

• Builds a personal training business and maintains a personal client base.
• Performs fitness evaluations and prospects clients professionally at all times.
• Completes all administrative duties, voucher sheets, physician clearance forms, and health questionnaires on time in accordance with HIPAA.
• Tracks and reports all personal training metrics.
• Monitors fitness floor areas by following opening and closing procedures, maintaining cleanliness, greeting members, scanning for unsafe situations, enforcing rules, and offering assistance to members.
• Personal trains and assesses members and designs/implements fitness programs according to American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) guidelines for current and potential personal training clients.
• Continues self-education to expand knowledge of exercise physiology and personal training business building.
• 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 required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work.

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.

There is no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste.

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