Fitness Instructor-Personal Trainer

When assigned to Fitness Instruction

• Develops, plans, and implements various group exercise programs for the instruction and participation of small and large groups including the preparation of music and other needs required to carry out the programs.
• Ensures the availability of equipment and facilities necessary for carrying out assigned exercise programs.

When assigned to Personal Training

• Confers with individual clients to determine needs, goals, and objectives of exercise program; develops programs based on individual needs.
• Meets with individual clients to instruct and lead specially designed exercise programs advising on proper form and use of equipment; adjusts client programs as needed or requested by client.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Safe and effective exercise and fitness practices and techniques.
• Exercise physiology, anatomy, and Kinesiology and their application to the development and implementation of fitness and exercise programs.
• Principles and techniques of choreography.
• Safe use of exercise equipment and materials including free weights and aerobic and strength training machines.
• Current trends in fitness and exercise programs and equipment.
• Basic safety precautions and procedures related to the instruction of exercise and fitness programs, equipment, and facilities including CPR and First Aid.
• Techniques and principles of the instruction and direction of others.
• Standard office practices and procedures including the use of standard office equipment, basic record- keeping, arithmetic, and computer applications related to the area of assignment.
• Laws, codes, rules, and regulations applicable to the area of assignment including City policies and procedures.

Ability to:

• Work independently with initiative and minimal supervision in the development and implementation of safe and effective exercise and fitness programs.
• Instruct others in a group or on an individual basis on the safe and effective utilization of a variety of exercise and fitness equipment using various techniques, styles, and formats.
• Stay current on trends in the industry including new programs and equipment.
• Effectively motivate program participants.
• Personally, demonstrate and perform the exercises and movements of designed programs.
• Maintain facilities and equipment in a clean, safe, and secure manner.
• Lift and move exercise equipment and supplies.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing including speaking in front of large groups.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade and specialized training in fitness, exercise, or a related field.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year of employment, Personal Trainer Certificate.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year of employment, Group Exercise Instructor certificate.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year of employment, certification as a Zumba and Silver Sneakers instructor.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment, First Aid and CPR/AED certification issued by the American Red Cross.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must possess mobility to work in a standard recreation/fitness facility setting and use standard exercise equipment including cardiovascular and strength training machines and free weights as well as standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. Must possess physical stamina to instruct and participate in a variety of fitness exercises for prolonged periods of time and to move and rearrange equipment and machines used in the instruction of fitness programs. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, typewriter keyboard, or calculator and to operate standard office equipment as well as audio equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull to participate in fitness activities. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 50 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
Employees work indoors with moderate noise levels and controlled temperature conditions. Employees may be exposed to blood and body fluid when rendering first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Employees are required to wear appropriate attire for the recreation activity to which they are assigned. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS
May be required to work a varied schedule of hours, which may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.