The Personal Trainer provides members with customized fitness programs while educating them on proper nutrition, cardiovascular exercise, resistance training and attaining a healthier lifestyle.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Builds and maintains client base, instructs small group training or one-on-one training.
Educates members of current health and fitness issues and trends.
Executes individual fitness program design, demonstrates and teaches exercises while providing feedback on technique.
Greets and makes members/guests feel welcomed as they enter and exit the facility.
Treats all members and guests with respect.
Ensures safety of guests/members and takes preventative actions to decrease risk.
Performs other duties as assigned.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent high school certification.
Certifications:
Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) - American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), First Aid CPR/AED - American Red Cross, Personal Trainer - American Council on Exercise (ACE)
Work Experience:
No specific work experience is required for this position.
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
Preferred Qualifications
One year experience as a Personal Trainer.
Strong passion for fitness/exercise.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree - Health Fitness
Certifications:
No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
Work Experience:
Athletic Trainer (1 Year)
Skills:
Athletic Training, Customer Service, Optimistic Attitude, Oral Communications, Organizing, Personal Training, Positive Thinking, Professional Ethics, Time Management, Work Values, Written Communication
Grade
G10-H
Salary Range
$25.47 - $39.49 / HourlyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
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Accommodation
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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
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EEO/AA Statement
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Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment â“ fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.
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