NIFS Personal Trainer
SUMMARY OF POSITION: The National Institute for Fitness and Sport is looking for a certified personal trainer for our retirement community fitness center in Towson, MD.
The Personal Trainer conducts NIFS training services in a safe and effective manner according to the needs of each training participant.
NIFS personal trainers deliver exceptional service and adhere to the exercise prescription standards at the facility.
Essential Duties
Demonstrates proper and safe use of all fitness center equipment
Adheres to industry-acceptable training expectations including but not limited to developing exercise programs using ACSM health screening guidelines and other educational resources from reputable organizations (NASM, NSCA, etc.
), and accepting a variety of clientele in training customers (apparently healthy adults, special populations, etc.
)
Pays constant attention to fitness level and age of the training clientele and provides exercise guidance/instruction accordingly; instructs participants on proper exercise techniques, uses a variety of aerobic and resistance exercise techniques to develop knowledgeable, safe and effective programs; provides variety in each training session
Exhibits professionalism when dealing with customers, facility members, and staff
Limits securing a substitute to an average of once a month and is expected to call onsite manager and client 24 hours in advance if cancellation is necessary
Maintains appropriate and accurate documentation of training schedules, package countdowns, and payroll records
Provides participants with up-to-date information on programs being held at the fitness center
Refrains from training outside clientele onsite, and may not advertise their personal business or products onsite to clients
Projects enthusiasm, motivation, a positive personality, and a willingness to help
Demonstrates work ethic, ingenuity, customer care, and attention to detail
Maintains familiarity with and abides by the policies stated in the NIFS Employee Handbook
Performs other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
Personal Training Certification required
Relevant job experience and training with older adults required
Ability to safely and accurately prescribe exercise for older adults using ACSM guidelines
ACSM Health/Fitness Specialist Certification preferred; other industry-related certifications (CPT, CSCS, etc) acknowledged
Current CPR/AED/First Aid certification required
To safeguard its employees, our Client requires NIFS employees working at its site to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
NIFS therefore will require any person employed in this position to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment, barring an approved exemption made subject to applicable law.
NIFS is an equal opportunity employer.
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