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Job Summary Vancouver Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services is looking for enthusiastic candidates that are skilled in working with all ages and abilities in a fitness environment. As a personal trainer, you will represent the City in a capacity of planning, setting goals and monitoring client's progress. Personal trainers will administer program assessments and equipment orientations under ACSM guidelines, and administer a wide variety of exercise programming.
Job Details Essential Functions - Perform client assessment.
- Evaluate client's physical needs.
- Build individualized exercise programs.
- modify all levels of intensities and motivate in a positive and friendly manner.
- Provide work out sessions which includes cardio, strength training, flexibility and stretching program design.
- Track client's fitness and performance goals.
Qualifications Qualifications - Nationally recognized certification in personal training and/or a college degree in Exercise Science or related field.
- At least six months of recent experience working in this field.
- Experience working in a weight room.
- A degree in Kinesiology or Sports Science is helpful
Required Licenses and/or Certifications - Possession of, or ability to obtain, valid CPR, First Aid, and AED cards within one month of hire.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a National personal training certification (ACE, AFAA, NETA, ACSM, IDEA within six months of hire.
Abilities - Able to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds on a frequent basis.
- Work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to guide and motivate clients.
- Explaining safe and proper use of fitness equipment.
- Respond quickly and effectively in an emergency situation.
- Establish and maintain effective work relationships with the public, program participant and other city employees.
- Interact well with a diverse group of program participants.
- Read, write and follow instructions.
- Monitor compliance policies and procedures.
- Maintain certification through continuing education classes and workshops.
This position is subject to successful completion of a criminal background check.
Job Posting End Date Open Until Filled