Purpose

Personal trainers are responsible for educating clients and enforcing policies regarding safe and proper use of equipment. Individuals holding this position must be able to develop, document, and implement one-on-one, partner, or group workout programs that match the needs and goals of clients. This person must be able to instruct clients on basic exercise physiology and inform them of proper lifting and exercise techniques. This person will have knowledge of all fitness floor policies and be able to communicate to a diverse group of clients why the policies are in place.

Required Qualifications

• Must have a current nationally recognized (NSCA, NASCM or equivalent) fitness certification in Personal Training

Minimum Qualifications

• Current CPR/AED and First Aid Certifications Required
• 2+ years personal training experience
• Must be available to work a minimum of 10-15 hours per week mornings, evenings, weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest or Field of study related to health and fitness.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Personal Training for clients with a hands-on approach.
• Conduct fitness assessments.
• Arrive at least 10 minutes prior to scheduled appointment.
• Knowledge of fitness equipment and exercises.
• Conduct group training classes.
• Work as a team with our therapists, other trainers, and administrative team to meet company personal training sales & retention goals.
• Understanding and compliance with HIPPA regulations and patient privacy guidelines.
• Provide clients with a detailed individualized workout program based on their fitness results.
• Act in a professional manner by upholding Kinetic Physical Therapy policy when involved in conflict management with clients and staff.
• Attend all monthly mandatory meetings and trainings.
• Perform opening/closing procedures of the facility as needed.
• Provide customer service by assisting clients and clients via spotting, answering questions on exercise and techniques as well as demonstrations on fitness equipment.
• Develop and present fitness and wellness related workshops.
• Actively marketing and promoting current facilities and programs hosted by Kinetic Physical Therapy.

• Ordering, arranging, cleaning, and preparation of equipment and supplies as needed.

Staff Development:

• Maintain a standard of performance on daily tasks.
• Maintain communication with other team members and integrate long term exercise programs prescribed by the physical or occupational therapist.
• Communicate clear and concise information as needed to clients, patients, vendors, and other medical providers.
• Create client specific programs for all cliental.
• Practice peer education to develop staff growth and success.
• Continuing education through trainings and offered certification courses.
• Adhere to all Kinetic Physical Therapy guidelines and non-negotiables.

Criteria for Success

Personal Trainers will be evaluated on their performance. The staff evaluation process consists of a self evaluation, peer evaluation, and supervisor evaluation. The staff evaluation measures the following objectives:

• Ability to display a positive attitude for all clients and Kinetic staff.
• Ability to establish meaningful relationships.
• Ability to plan and organize to overcome any obstacles.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time and balance professional and personal commitments. • Ability to follow policies and procedure, arrive prepared and on time for work and consistently demonstrate service excellence.
• Ability to maintain personal wellness in making lifelong healthy choices and continuing to learn to meet ones physical, nutritional and emotional needs.
• Ability to assess a situation and make well informed decisions independently.
• Ability to positively promote Kinetic Physical Therapy to clients.
• Ability to modify exercises pertaining to the different fitness levels of all clients.

Transferable Skills

• Working one on one with Clients
• Goal Setting
• Conflict Management
• Client Supervision
• Oral and Communication Skills
• Customer Service
• Marketing and Promotion
• Working with Diverse Populations
• Public Speaking/Presentation Skills

Minimum Hours: 5-20 hour per week