Variable Personal Trainer

City of Lakewood; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free recreation center access

Wellness programs

Pension plan

Job summary

The City of Lakewood is seeking a part-time personal trainer to design one-on-one programs, assess client needs, and monitor progress. The role supports the Fitness Specialist and Wellness Programs Administrator in multiple activities to promote safe, effective workouts for diverse clients.

Qualified candidates hold a recognized personal training certification and CPR/First Aid, with at least six months of experience, and are committed to customer service and safe exercise practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months training experience with diverse populations.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification and maintain certification.
• Personal training certificate from ACE, NASM, NSCA, or ACSM.

Responsibilities

• Instruct clients on proper machine usage and training techniques.
• Educate clients on safe exercise form and progression.
• Enforce policies in group fitness areas and monitor risk management.
• Maintain client progress records and adapt plans as needed.
• Assist Fitness Specialist and Wellness Administrators in related tasks.

Education

Personal training certification (ACE/NASM/NSCA/ACSM)

Tools

CPR

First Aid

Job description

The City of Lakewood is dedicated to upholding City values to include: Performance Excellence, Leadership, Respect and Collaboration. Best fit candidates will demonstrate innovation, customer service, dedication, passion and engagement. All people, citizens and employees, will be treated with respect, relevance, and importance.

Pay Rate: $23.00/hr

JOB SUMMARY

Personal Trainers design customized one-on-one training programs and help motivate clients to exercise. The personal trainer is expected to assess the client, address needs and monitor fitness progress of their clients on a case by case basis. Personal trainers ensure that their clients are using proper form when exercising and often encourage them to perform a workout that would exceed what they would do alone. The position is directly supervised by the Fitness Specialist and Fitness and Wellness Programs Administrator, and will assist in a variety of areas, including, but not limited to:

Instruct clients on proper machine usage, techniques, and other forms of training pertinent to the client’s specific needs.

Educate clients on proper and safe exercise form.

Enforce policies and procedures in group fitness activity areas.

Execute risk management plan.

Maintain personal training certification.

Work within the scope of practice set forth by their certification and make recommendations as necessary.

The City of Lakewood is currently recruiting variable employees for this position. A variable employee is an at-will employee who works in a seasonal or temporary capacity. Their work schedule is based on business need. This position would be a part-time non benefitted position.

Background and reference checks will be conducted for all regular and some variable/seasonal positions.

Lakewood is full of possibilities for businesses, residents and visitors with innovative approaches, community collaboration, a strong financial foundation and healthy local economy. The city serves as a gateway to outdoor adventures while also providing a 10-minute commute to the heart of the metropolitan area. Much of Lakewood’s charm derives from neighborhoods as varied as horse properties, live/work units for artists, urban-style lofts and traditional homes. Lakewood has dedicated one-quarter of the land in the city to parks and open space, providing for a healthy, active lifestyle. The city also provides a comprehensive array of services, and we are home to global and national companies while also having a robust array of small businesses. We’re an All-America City connected to the metro area with the latest technology and multiple transportation options.

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you will find the contact information to request the appropriate accommodation by visiting the following page: Access Lakewood

The City of Lakewood offers a robust benefits package. The following applies only to regular full-time and part-time positions.

• Medical Cigna HDHP with Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) Kaiser Permanente DHMO with Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Dental Delta Dental PPO plus Premier Plan
• Vision Vision Service Plan (VSP)
• Life Insurance Employees are covered for 1.5 times their annual base salary in life insurance and accidental death and dissamblement, up to a maximum of $500,000 (the minimum benefit is $50,000). The city pays the cost of this coverage.
• Pension Our pension fund is a social security replacement, money purchase plan. Mandatory employee contribution is 11% of gross base salary; city contribution is 13% of gross base salary.
• Sick Leave Full-time employees earn 8 hours per month. Part-time employees earn 6 hours per month.
• Vacation Full-time employees with less than five years of service earn 8 hours per month. Part-time employees with less than five years of service earn 6 hours per month.
• City Holidays Holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Deferred Compensation Voluntary Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Short Term Disability Long Term Disability (LTD) Injury Leave Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) Military Leave Jury Duty Tuition Assistance Credit Union Recreation Facilities Employees are eligible for free general admission into the city’s recreation centers, swimming pools and Bear Creek Lake Park.
• Wellness Programs Value-Added Benefits

Job Requirements

• Personal training certificate from an accredited source: American Council on Exercise (ACE), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS

• Supervision Received: Receives general supervision from the Fitness and Wellness Programmer.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Experience: Experience working with a wide array of populations and/or conditions. Minimum of 6 months training experience.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current CPR and First Aid certification. *refer to specific certification requirements above
• Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Awareness and recognition of exercise contraindications Reliable and punctual Recognition of safety concerns Working knowledge and aptitude in fitness Possess strong customer service and interpersonal skills and ability to communicate Ability to make sound decisions. Strong organizational skills Ability to use a computer and on-line time entry system, knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with other City personnel and the general public Experience in large group presentations highly recommended Ability to recognize deficiencies in workout plans and make necessary modifications as needed Willingness to encourage participation in other fitness programs offered by the City of Lakewood

EQUIPMENT USED

• Telephone Computer Fitness equipment (machines/free weights/bands/balls/BOSU, etc.)

Pay Range

• $15.16-$57.58