Position

Personal Trainer/Fitness and Wellness Coach

SUMMARY

This individual will plan and lead exercise training sessions for clients in an private personal training studio. The individual will also coach clients through the wellness coaching process.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Personal Trainer

• Administers and evaluates client health history questionnaires and physiological data to determine appropriate individual exercise/activity regimens.
• Plans and implements individualized exercise/activity programs and cross-training programs for clients in such general and/or specialized areas as aerobics, stretching/flexibility training, PNF stretching, yoga, circuit training, sports performance, or general fitness.
• Determines format and content of exercise/activity program based on group client needs.
• Independently demonstrates and instructs clients on proper technique in standard and specialized exercise areas.
• Advise participants on program and class policies and procedures, as appropriate.
• Assists in performing follow-up and communication with participants, as required.
• Tracks client progress and maintains complete and accurate client files.
• Ensures client adherence to safety and injury prevention policies and procedures; prepares accident reports as required.
• May provide individual guidance and backup support to other trainers as required.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Fitness and Wellness Coach

• Provide instruction and mentoring to clients, and help them set goals, define an action plan, and navigate the path until they reach their goals.
• Facilitate learning and help clients put the learning into action.
• Be a good listener, motivator,cheerleader and champion for clients.
• Must be a certified fitness and wellness coach.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or 2 to 4 years of directly related experience; a directly related higher degree from an accredited institution may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.  CPR Certification. National certification in personal training (ACSM, NASM, ACE, ISSA, NSCA) or equivalent. National certification as either a fitness or wellness coach.

If you are interested in this opportunity email your resume and qualifications to: fitnesscoach@shapeclub.com