Personal Trainer - Summit on the Park (Contract Only)

Canton Township; Canton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Canton Township is seeking a dedicated Personal Trainer for the Summit on the Park to support members, residents, and clients with customized fitness plans. This contract position requires effective assessments, tailored 60-minute sessions, and client consultations to help achieve health goals.

Applicants should hold a CPT certification (ACE/ACSM/NASM/NSCA) with CPR/AED within 60 days, and demonstrate strong communication, promotion, and time-management skills in a busy wellness environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree preferred in kinesiology, sports medicine, or related field.
• Personal training experience and program design experience preferred.
• Certified Personal Trainer with at least one certification (ACE/ACSM/NASM/NSCA) and CPR/AED within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fitness assessments to determine client capabilities and needs.
• Design and deliver 60-minute customized training sessions.
• Hold 30-minute consultations with potential new clients to discuss goals.
• Maintain certifications, CPR, and liability insurance.
• Collaborate with Health & Wellness Specialist on promotions and scheduling.

Skills

Relationship building

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Multitasking

Fitness knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in kinesiology or related field

Tools

Job description

The following job posting will remain open until all positions are filled.

PERSONAL TRAINER

SUMMIT ON THE PARK

Contract Basis Only

REQUIRED AVAILABILITY: Weekdays and weekends (afternoons and evenings)

Please contact Sarah Pushies, Recreation Specialist - Health and Wellness at 734-394-5482 if you have any questions related to the Personal Trainer Contractor Position.

Job Description

As a Personal Trainer at the Summit on the Park, you will assist our clients (members, residents and nonresidents) through your expertise and experience in the following ways:

Fitness Assessments

• Assess the basic physical capabilities of the client up front to determine physical capabilities, needs and areas of improvement, while taking into consideration any physical restrictions due to injuries, medical conditions and client preferences.

Customized Workouts

• Prepare and execute 60-minute sessions to help clients meet their needs, as established during their initial fitness assessment.

Personal Training Consultations

• Meet with potential new clients for a 30-minute consultation to discuss training goals and outcomes.

Examples of Work

(Note: These examples are intended as illustrations of the various types of work performed.)

• Develops and delivers safe, professional, exciting, and comprehensive personal training programs to ensure members are satisfied with their workout program and remain motivated to attain their personal health and fitness goals.
• Reports monthly training sessions and client numbers to the Health & Wellness Specialist.
• Generates client leads by having a presence in the facility and by bringing in current clients.
• Performs Fitness Assessments & Equipment Orientations as needed.
• Performs fitness equipment cleaning during downtime as needed.
• Maintains personal training certifications, CPR certifications and liability insurance.
• Works with the Health & Wellness Specialist to develop personal training promotions and offers.
• Provides basic schedule to the Health & Wellness Specialist.

Qualifications

Education

• High School diploma or GED
• Preferred four-year degree in kinesiology, sports medicine, or other related field, or working towards one.

Experience

• Personal training experience preferred.
• Program design experience preferred.

Licenses/Certifications/Registrations

• Certified Personal Trainer, with a minimum of one certification (ACE, ACSM, NASM, NSCA).
• CPR/AED certification within 60 days of hire.

Essential Job Functions-Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to build trusting relationships with members.
• Excellent customer service and promotional skills; must be energetic, enthusiastic and motivational.
• Ability to resolve conflicts in a professional, tactful manner.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Extensive knowledge of fitness, cardiovascular training, nutrition and program design.
• Knowledge of safe exercise techniques and potential injuries and ability to handle emergencies.
• Ability to demonstrate exercises and adjust machine weights, free weights, and cardiovascular equipment.
• Ability to multitask and learn quickly.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to operate office software, including Microsoft Word and

Physical Demands

Reasonable Accommodations: Canton Township provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the ADA Coordinator at [phone]. We encourage all interested qualified applicants to apply for open positions. Requests for accommodations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

• Stand, Frequently
• Walk, Frequently
• Sit, Occasionally
• Use of Hands/Fingers, Constantly
• Reach, Frequently
• Climb, Occasionally
• Crawl,,Rarely
• Squat or Kneel, Frequently
• Bend, Frequently

Lift/Carry

• Less than 10 lbs, Frequently
• 10 - 29 lbs, Frequently
• 30 - 59 lbs, Occasionally
• 60 - 100 lbs, Rarely

Push/Pull

• Less than 10 lbs, Frequently
• 10 - 29 lbs, Frequently
• 30 - 59 lbs, Occasionally
• 60 - 100 lbs, Rarely

Reports To

Health & Wellness Specialist

Job Description Updated: December 2022

Posting Information: Personal Trainer (Contract Only)

The Charter Township of Canton provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) and is committed to a workplace free of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, gender, sex, pregnancy, national origin, disability, height, weight, gender identity, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Canton Township takes great pride in the diversity of our community and promotes diversity in the workforce.