Personal Trainer

Salary: $24.66 Hourly
Location : CO 80027, CO
Job Type: Variable-Non-benefitted
Job Number:
Department: Parks, Recreation & Open Space
Division: Fitness
Opening Date: 02/26/2025

Overview

This is a part-time position responsible for training clients on a weekly basis as well as leading weight room orientations at the Louisville Recreation & Senior Center. Must be a certified Personal Trainer or an equivalent. Must be able to work various hours and days of the week but specifically evenings & weekends.

Applications will be reviewed as submitted and interviews scheduled until position is filled.
Examples of Duties

• Develops training programs appropriate to each individual's needs and exercise level. Instructs participants in proper exercise techniques. Monitors participants and their ability to ensure proper use of equipment and technique. Provides proper instruction for various muscle groups including mat work or dry-land work. Monitors proper clothing/shoes of clients. Provides safe training environment. Maintains current and accurate client notes and records.
• Be in communication with supervisor.
• Act in a professional manner at all times providing maximum customer service.
• Be aware of all the recreation center areas and staff, know who can assist you. Spend time developing a cooperative working relationship.
• Report all accidents, safety hazards, or conflicts to our supervisor immediately.
• While working, follow proper safety precautions, and review City of Louisville's Emergency Procedures.
• Anticipate unsafe circumstances and act accordingly in order to prevent accidents before they happen.
• Be responsible for the safety of self, participants, room, equipment, materials and other areas of the recreation center, inside and out.
• Perform CPR/AED and 1st Aid as needed.

General Qualifications
We are looking for individuals who are adept at giving verbal instructions; working with, instructing, and supervising training clientele. We are also interested in candidates who remain current on trends in the fitness industry; work with limited supervision; work well with culturally diverse people; and can establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have current Personal Training certification.
• Previous experience in instructing individual clients or small groups in a fitness/wellness program in recreational facility setting preferred.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with participants, co-workers and supervisors, as well as to reason, problem solve and resolve conflicts effectively.
• Must have good work ethic, be reliable and on time for class.
• Must have a high desire to work with groups.

Additional Information

SPECIAL LICENSE, REGISTRATION, OR CERTIFICATE REQUIRED:

• Must have current Personal Training certification.
• Must possess current CPR/AED and 1st Aid certification or be willing to obtain within 30 days of hire.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB:
Work requires bending, and standing for long periods of time. Occasionally reaching, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, walking and the use of hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Requires physical exerting activity. May be required to lift up to 50 pounds. Must be able to see, hear and verbally communicate effectively. May have to speak loudly for participants to hear in a noisy environment.
Work Environment: Work will be performed in an indoor environment which may include exposure to loud noise.
Pre-employment Screening: An offer of employment is contingent on the successful completion of a criminal background check. Certain positions may also require, but are not limited to, driving record check, drug screening, and a physical.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:The City of Louisville offers Equal Opportunity for employment and advancement to all qualified applicants and employees. It is the city's policy not to discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry or disability unless related to a bona fide occupation qualification. This policy applies to all aspects of employment and the provision of the municipal services. The Human Resources Director has been designated as the compliance coordinator for persons with disability seeking employment and will provide reasonable accommodations for testing and employment to qualified applicants.
A of the benefits offered variable part time employees of the City of Louisville.

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