Personal Trainer - Part Time

Elkgroveparks; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Elk Grove Park District seeks a Personal Trainer to deliver comprehensive fitness programs and personal training services to members and guests. The role includes member orientations, building a client roster, leading classes, and contributing to workshops and events.

Responsibilities also involve maintaining client records, promoting safety, and staying current with training rates, procedures, and certifications (NASM/ACE/ISSA, CPR/AED).

Qualifications

• Energetic, enthusiastic, and motivational.
• Excellent verbal communication, promotional and leadership skills.
• Desire to further knowledge through CEUs in the field.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and effective training programs and progression for clients.
• Maintain accurate client records.
• Retain current clientele and build a roster of clients.
• Lead training classes and workshops for members and guests.
• Assist with member orientations and fitness events.
• Ensure safety and proper equipment usage within the facility.

Skills

Energetic

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Goal oriented

Self-motivation

Safety knowledge

CEU pursuit

Education

National certification (NASM/ACE/ISSA)

CPR/AED certification

Job description

Starting Rate: $26.00
Hours: Various hours based on the needs of the facility

JOB SUMMARY

The Personal Trainer is responsible for delivering fitness and personal training services to members and guests, including but not limited to: developing and delivering comprehensive training programs based on clients’ goals, performing new member orientations, and building a roster of clients through client-centered interactions. Duties can also include leading training classes, educating members on proper equipment usage, assistance in special events and fitness workshop development, and other aspects of the Fitness Center.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Maintain communication link between Fitness Center Members and Guests, Fitness Center Management Team, Fitness Center Equipment Maintenance, Fitness Center Membership Services, and Fitness Center Part Time Staff.
• Provide safe and effective exercise programming and progression for clients.
• Maintain accurate client records.
• Retain current clientele, and build a current roster of clients.
• Maintain knowledge of all training rates and procedures.
• Track client packages, report and submit all sales transaction receipts and paperwork to the Fitness Team Leader, renew client packages on a timely basis.
• Maintain knowledge and adherence to all Personal Training Program procedures and protocols; based on NCCA accredited certifications.
• Ensure all personal training packages are current and sessions are removed in a timely manner.
• Assist with Member Orientations
• Assist in overseeing facility and equipment for safety concerns.
• Perform the job safely and in compliance with district policies, procedures, work and safety rules.
• Be familiar with the safe operation of any equipment necessary in accomplishing required tasks.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Help retain and attain new members through club promotion and customer service excellence.
• Communicate positive and negative member responses/comments to management.
• Develop and present fitness related workshops and seminars for members and guests.
• Assist in conducting member and participant surveys.
• Meet periodically with the Fitness Manager to review goals and progress.
• Adheres to all departmental and Park District policies and procedures.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

• The general work area is indoors, in a smoke-free environment with controlled temperature and fluorescent lighting.
• Must work around the general population.
• Subject to modified/flexible work schedule.
• Able to work under stressful situations when First Aid or CPR is required, including the ability to respond quickly and accurately to any and all emergencies.
• Physical agility to maintain mobility from site to site.
• Ability to lift moderate to heavy objects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Energetic, enthusiastic, and motivational.
• Enjoys interaction with people.
• Excellent verbal communication, promotional and leadership skills.
• Teamwork attitude.
• Goal oriented, fiscally aware.
• Self Motivated /Problem Solver / Takes the initiative.
• Good knowledge of pertinent safety precautions.
• Ability to maintain positive and effective working relationships with other employees.
• Desire to further knowledge through CEUs in the field.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Currently hold a National Certification from one of the following Nationally Accredited program such as, but not limited to:
  • NASM, ACE or ISSA
• Advanced knowledge of proper training techniques in equipment and exercise instruction, and safety standards
• Current CPR/AED Certification.

Elk Grove Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Summary of Benefits