Personal Trainer ML1

Essential Functions

• Manages all aspects of personal training for assigned clients
• Competently and accurately completes initial and 3-month reassessment documentation for each new and established client
• Documents referrals to and from health care professionals and treats records of interactions according to accepted confidentiality standards
• Demonstrates outcomes of all personal training clients and structures a plan of action/fitness strategy/exercise program for client based on their needs, goals and current conditions
• Conducts fitness evaluations including screening individual's medical history and current status to identify major risk factors for chronic disease
• Keeps accurate, legible documentation for all clients including pre-activity screenings, fitness testing and evaluations, health risk assessment, daily exercise programming, wellness coaching and reassessment documentation
• Conducts personal trainings appointments in a timely manner, measures results against each member's specific goals and provides feedback
• Provides initial orientation, resistance training, fitness assessments and re-evaluations
• Ensures all appointments and schedule is current and up to date in Schedule module
• Responsible for making sure fitness equipment is operating safely as well as making sure members are using equipment appropriately
• Responsible for designing and instructing fitness classes that are conducted virtually or in a hybrid setting
• Provides lectures, workshops, clinics, newsletter content, social media content, etc.
• Participates in 100% of emergency response training and demonstrate competency to respond to emergency situations
• Coordinates special projects as assigned
• Participate in fitness staff meetings
• Represent BCHD/CHF at community events as requested
• Plays a leadership role with sustained, regular participation in CHF outreach programs
• Performs assigned training, duties, and work schedule as a disaster service worker on behalf of BCHD
• Exhibits clear understanding of the history, mission, and vision and serves as an ambassador of Beach Cities Health District
• Exemplifies BCHD's core values of compassion, integrity, accountability, and excellence in every interaction with staff, volunteers and members and the public
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

Qualifications Guidelines

Any combination equivalent to experience, education, and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying.

Education/Training: Requires Bachelor's degree. Bachelor's degree in exercise science, kinesiology, health promotion or related field preferred. Will consider relevant work experience in lieu of formal education.

Certification: Current personal trainer, kinesiotherapist or its equivalent that is accredited by the NCCA, ISO 17024 or a similar approved accrediting body. Must maintain active certification in one of the certification bodies approved by CHF Management.

Experience: One year of experience teaching fitness classes, conducting personal training sessions, conducting fitness assessments and working with special needs populations. Knowledge of conducting a fitness assessment and tailoring an individualized program accordingly.

Knowledge: Knowledge of conducting a fitness assessment and tailoring an individualized program and group programming accordingly, Medical Fitness Association (MFA) standards; marketing and sales techniques a plus.

Abilities/Skills: Ability to build community relationships and represent BCHD core values. Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with a diverse range of people. Ability to inspire, encourage and motivate clients and help them stay on track with their fitness goals and demonstrate emotional intelligence and empathy. Requires excellent organizational and effective communication skills: proficiency in Microsoft programs and ability to learn software programs used at facility (Spectrum/Daxko, reservations system, Zoom etc.)

Special Requirements: First Aid, Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) methods; appropriate safety precautions and procedures; simple record keeping procedures. Must be able to successfully pass background check, tuberculosis test and drug screen. Must have a valid Class C California driver's license and ability to maintain insurability under the District's Employee Use of Automobiles Policy. Must possess proficiency in Microsoft programs and ability to learn other software programs used at facility (point of sale). Position may require evening and weekend shift coverage.