ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and conduct safe and effective fitness plans for clients to achieve all client related goals.
• Advocate acquiring new clients and continually selling training packages.
• Adhere to regulations and guidelines established by your certifying body (i.e. NASM, ACE, ACSM) when conducting training sessions and advising clients.
• Perform fitness evaluations for clients.
• Keep accurate record of participants/clients for each session.
• Ensure proper check in for all clients before sessions begin.
• Exhibit good problem solving ability, judgment, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Assist new members on proper use of fitness equipment.
• Maintains an open channel of communication with Supervisor and reports problems or potential problems.
• Maintain all certifications.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions.
• Maintains knowledge of park district policies, procedures, guidelines and acts in accordance.
• Performs all job tasks within the rules and guidelines of the Park District’s safety program.
• Performs any additional related tasks as required.

• High School diploma required.
• Certification in personal training from a national institute. (i.e. NASM, ACSM, ACE) and/or degree in the areas of kinesiology, fitness, or related field required.
• C.P.R. and A.E.D. certified required; ability to certify within 6 months of hire.
• Knowledge of advanced fitness principles, fitness equipment, office equipment, and computer applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both written and verbal communication.
• Flexible schedule to meet with clients’ needs.
• Solid decision-making ability.
• Must be able to function independently possessing a high degree of self-motivation and self-direction.