PERSONAL TRAINER

General Statement of Duties and Distinguishing Features of Class

Under minimal supervision, independently interprets and evaluates need, and plans, implements, and leads integrated individualized exercise/activity programs for clients at all levels, and with a broad range of fitness, rehabilitation, and/or other specialized requirements. Must maintain a minimum of 3 clients on a weekly basis.

Examples of Work (Illustrative Only)

• Administers and evaluates client health history questionnaires and physiological data to determine appropriate individual exercise/activity regimens.
• Independently interprets physiological assessment data and/or post-rehabilitation recommendations of referring medical providers/therapists to determine the nature and extent of specific client requirements.
• Plans and implements standard and specialized exercise regimens, and/or post-rehabilitative exercise programs in response to assessed individual need and assessed capability.
• Independently determines format and content of programs based on assessed client abilities and needs, and on interpretation of physiological assessment and/or referral data
• Attend all in-service training and meetings.
• 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.
• Maintain personal training certification through continuing education.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Fitness Sports Supervisor.