Job Description:
As a certified personal trainer you will provide individualized assistance that includes education and guidance for cardio respiratory training, resistance training, proper food intake and flexibility training.
Duties / Responsibilities:
- Ensure that your fitness classes meet Fit 4 Life and ACSM standards
- Assuming a leadership role as a professional in the area of exercise and aerobics
- Ensure that a safe and healthy environment exists for exercising
- Arrive to teach class in advance of the scheduled time to greet participants, answer questions and address concerns
- Dress appropriately for teaching exercise classes
- Arriving well-prepared, music cued and routine thought out
- Sharing educational information with your class participants
- Teaching classes with energy and enthusiasm
- Noting new participants and sharing basic exercise information with them
- Keeping up to date on safety and fitness trends
- Following the guidelines set forth by Fit 4 Life and the ACSM in order to provide a safe and enjoyable class
- Finding a substitute instructor if unable to teach and recording it appropriately
- Reporting any equipment/facility problems to owner or manager
- Maintaining your national accreditation certification
- Actively participating as a Fit 4 Life employee by working with staff and members in fitness programs and special events
- Assuming any other duties as assigned by the owner or manager
- Maintain at least 8 active participants per class
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Well organized and prepared to teach classes
- Good – excellent physical condition to teach group exercise classes
- Think independently and develop routines for teaching specific exercise classes
- Keep confidences and practice discernment
- Educational background in Physical Education, Exercise Science, Health Education or related field; extensive practical experience and a strong interest in the health/wellness or related field
- Must be certified through ACE, ACSM or other approved nationally accredited organization
- Must hold and maintain professional certification through a nationally recognized organization to teach group fitness classes according to ACSM protocol
- Must have and maintain CPR and First Aid certifications
- Alert and aware of signs of exercise-induced distress
- Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds using proper technique
- Occasional travel for training may be required
- May be required to teach classes off site
