Personal Trainer - Wellness Center Job at Northwest Community Healthcare
Shift: Part time, Days, Weekend as needed, 20 Hrs/week
Reporting the Personal Training Coordinator, the Personal Trainer is responsible for facilitating each member’s or guest’s connection with the NCH Wellness Center offering personalized fitness and healthy lifestyle programs including fitness assessments and screenings of their fitness needs and then prescribing an exercise/lifestyle plan that will assist the members or guests in achieving their goals.
1. Based on a “apparently healthy” to “high risk” member’s request, provides any or all of the following fitness services on a one-on-one or group basis, assists members with their use of the fitness, health and wellness programming options to increase levels of member satisfaction, referrals and retention.
2. Provides program design and training progression options to members who are primarily apparently healthy to high risk. Informs new and current members on the benefits of regular exercise and orients new members on the proper use of the facilities and equipment to ensure safe and effective workouts.
3. Performs fitness tests, including cardiovascular and non-cardiovascular testing: provides consultation regarding test results. Promotes the facility’s personal training and related Personal Training services to members and guests.
4. Develops exercise prescriptions and programs based on member’s health and fitness needs and desires, specifying fitness equipment and routines.
5. Provides fitness supervision. Greets each member or guest entering the fitness area with an engaging and enthusiastic attitude and ensure that they get to know the members by name. Provides exercise instruction and explains and demonstrates use of fitness apparatus and equipment. Offers oral instruction on fitness technique and recommends corrective adjustments. Observes member engaged in fitness activities to ensure safety rules and regulations are adhered to.
6. Develops meaningful member contacts, while monitoring the fitness area, to help members achieve their health and fitness goals. Assist in facilitating personal contact between members/guests when they are on the fitness floor.
7. Provides consistent, quality information to members regarding any aspect of the facility. Informs new and current members on the benefits of regular exercise and orients new members on the proper use of the facilities and equipment to ensure safe and effective workouts. Represents the Wellness Center in a professional, courteous and enthusiastic manner.
8. Provides optimum support and encouragement to help members achieve desired fitness related goals. Follows up with current and past clients regarding their progress.
9. Assists with maintaining fitness center in a “camera ready” condition at all times. Performs daily equipment cleaning, and provide routine maintenance for fitness equipment as assigned by the Personal Training Coordinator. Clearly tags or removes non-functioning equipment
10. Works cooperatively with all departments to ensure Center and department goals are met. Provides training, coaching, and mentoring assistance for other staff under the guidance of the Personal Training coordinator.
11. Solicits prospective clients both inside and outside of the club to develop and individual client base and assists in the growth and success of the personal training department. Serve as a Mentor and/or Educator to members and guests of NCHWC. To achieve monthly personal training and related revenue program targets, as established by NCHWC.
12. Establishes and maintains accurate, current documentation records for each member that results in increased compliance to fitness programs and increased member retention objectives.
13. Willing to step in and assist with other facility service responsibilities, including teaching group-fitness classes, as may be required to ensure that the facility delivers upon its NCHWC commitment to excellence.
14. Attends and actively participates in scheduled Personal Trainer and other meetings.
15. Schedules and completes a minimum of 10 personal training sessions a week.
16. Respond to all emergency situations according to the NCHWC policies and procedures.
17. Adheres to all Wellness Center and NCH standards, policies, and procedures.
1. Based on a “apparently healthy” to “high risk” member’s request, provides any or all of the following fitness services on a one-on-one or group basis, assists members with their use of the fitness, health and wellness programming options to increase levels of member satisfaction, referrals and retention.
2. Provides program design and training progression options to members who are primarily apparently healthy to high risk. Informs new and current members on the benefits of regular exercise and orients new members on the proper use of the facilities and equipment to ensure safe and effective workouts.
3. Performs fitness tests, including cardiovascular and non-cardiovascular testing: provides consultation regarding test results. Promotes the facility’s personal training and related Personal Training services to members and guests.
4. Develops exercise prescriptions and programs based on member’s health and fitness needs and desires, specifying fitness equipment and routines.
5. Provides fitness supervision. Greets each member or guest entering the fitness area with an engaging and enthusiastic attitude and ensure that they get to know the members by name. Provides exercise instruction and explains and demonstrates use of fitness apparatus and equipment. Offers oral instruction on fitness technique and recommends corrective adjustments. Observes member engaged in fitness activities to ensure safety rules and regulations are adhered to.
6. Develops meaningful member contacts, while monitoring the fitness area, to help members achieve their health and fitness goals. Assist in facilitating personal contact between members/guests when they are on the fitness floor.
7. Provides consistent, quality information to members regarding any aspect of the facility. Informs new and current members on the benefits of regular exercise and orients new members on the proper use of the facilities and equipment to ensure safe and effective workouts. Represents the Wellness Center in a professional, courteous and enthusiastic manner.
8. Provides optimum support and encouragement to help members achieve desired fitness related goals. Follows up with current and past clients regarding their progress.
9. Assists with maintaining fitness center in a “camera ready” condition at all times. Performs daily equipment cleaning, and provide routine maintenance for fitness equipment as assigned by the Personal Training Coordinator. Clearly tags or removes non-functioning equipment
10. Works cooperatively with all departments to ensure Center and department goals are met. Provides training, coaching, and mentoring assistance for other staff under the guidance of the Personal Training coordinator.
11. Solicits prospective clients both inside and outside of the club to develop and individual client base and assists in the growth and success of the personal training department. Serve as a Mentor and/or Educator to members and guests of NCHWC. To achieve monthly personal training and related revenue program targets, as established by NCHWC.
12. Establishes and maintains accurate, current documentation records for each member that results in increased compliance to fitness programs and increased member retention objectives.
13. Willing to step in and assist with other facility service responsibilities, including teaching group-fitness classes, as may be required to ensure that the facility delivers upon its NCHWC commitment to excellence.
14. Attends and actively participates in scheduled Personal Trainer and other meetings.
15. Schedules and completes a minimum of 10 personal training sessions a week.
16. Respond to all emergency situations according to the NCHWC policies and procedures.
17. Adheres to all Wellness Center and NCH standards, policies, and procedures.
Qualifications
1. The level of knowledge normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science or equivalent work experience preferred.
2. Current certification from at least one of the following accredited organizations: ACE-CES, ACSM-CPT, ACSM-CEP, NSCA-CPT, NASM, ACE-MES, ACSM-MES, CSCS-CPT, CEC-Cancer certified required.
3. CPR/AED from American Heart Association.
4. The communication skills necessary to effectively present information and respond to questions in one-on-one situations.
5. The interpersonal skills necessary to interact with members and clients in a friendly and highly personable and supportive manner.
6. The organizational skills to systematically develop and provide an exercise regimen.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Considerable physical effort. Requires continuously lifting or moving average weight material, frequently moving or lifting heavy weight material, or occasionally lifting or moving heavy weight material in difficult work positions.
2. Requires normal mental and visual attention along with manual dexterity.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. There is frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and high, precarious places. There is occasional risk of exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and infectious fluids.
2. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
About Us
Serving Chicago's northwest suburbs since 1959, we are an independent, not-for-profit healthcare system dedicated to providing outstanding care in the communities we call home. Our comprehensive, patient-centered system of care has dozens of locations throughout the area.
Our award-winning care has been recognized on a national level. Some of our top awards include:
Annually, we treat an average of 20,000 inpatients and provide:
Over the years, we have continued to grow to meet the area's changing needs. Today, we're a world-class healthcare provider that combines compassionate care with a healing environment, cutting-edge clinical expertise and state-of-the-art facilities, including:
1. The level of knowledge normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science or equivalent work experience preferred.
2. Current certification from at least one of the following accredited organizations: ACE-CES, ACSM-CPT, ACSM-CEP, NSCA-CPT, NASM, ACE-MES, ACSM-MES, CSCS-CPT, CEC-Cancer certified required.
3. CPR/AED from American Heart Association.
4. The communication skills necessary to effectively present information and respond to questions in one-on-one situations.
5. The interpersonal skills necessary to interact with members and clients in a friendly and highly personable and supportive manner.
6. The organizational skills to systematically develop and provide an exercise regimen.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Considerable physical effort. Requires continuously lifting or moving average weight material, frequently moving or lifting heavy weight material, or occasionally lifting or moving heavy weight material in difficult work positions.
2. Requires normal mental and visual attention along with manual dexterity.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. There is frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and high, precarious places. There is occasional risk of exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and infectious fluids.
2. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
About Us
Serving Chicago's northwest suburbs since 1959, we are an independent, not-for-profit healthcare system dedicated to providing outstanding care in the communities we call home. Our comprehensive, patient-centered system of care has dozens of locations throughout the area.
Our award-winning care has been recognized on a national level. Some of our top awards include:
- America's 250 Best Hospitals™ Award recipient for three years in a row from Healthgrades®
- Magnet® designation for nursing excellence, received consecutively since 2006
- The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval and Comprehensive Stroke Center designation
- 4,000 employees
- 1,200 physicians on staff
- 200 primary are and specialty physicians
Annually, we treat an average of 20,000 inpatients and provide:
- 350,000 outpatient visits
- 76,000 emergency department visits
- 38,000 home care visits
- 2,700 newborn deliveries
Over the years, we have continued to grow to meet the area's changing needs. Today, we're a world-class healthcare provider that combines compassionate care with a healing environment, cutting-edge clinical expertise and state-of-the-art facilities, including:
- A 509-bed hospital, including the South Pavilion with 200 private rooms
- The William J. and Marian H. Busse Center for Specialty Medicine, an eight-floor facility housing physician offices, medical specialty services and advanced diagnostic technology
- A Level III NICU, Level II Trauma Center and a dedicated pediatric emergency department
- Five Immediate Care Centers, in Buffalo Grove, Kildeer, Mount Prospect, Palatine and Schaumburg
- 23 physician offices in Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Kildeer, Mount Prospect, Palatine, Rolling Meadows and Schaumburg
- Nine outpatient imaging locations that provide advanc emergency department
- Five Immediate Care Centers, in Buffalo Grove, Kildeer, Mount Prospect, Palatine and Schaumburg
- 23 physician offices in Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Kildeer, Mount Prospect, Palatine, Rolling Meadows and Schaumburg
- Nine outpatient imaging locations that provide advanced imaging technology, including MRI, CT, ultrasound, X-ray and 3D mammography
- 13 clinical laboratory sites in seven suburbs and at the hospital
- 33-bed acute inpatient rehabilitation unit and seven outpatient rehabilitation centers
- The Wellness Center, a premier health and fitness center and spa on the NCH campus
- A full-service, retail pharmacy on the hospital campus
Primary Location: United States-Illinois-Arlington Heights
Work Locations: 900 W Central - Wellness Ctr 900 W Central Rd Arlington Heights 60005
Job: Wellness Center
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular
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