Personal Trainer Job in Boston, Massachusetts US

Personal Trainer

Job Description GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT: The Personal Trainer interprets and evaluates the need, and plans, implements, and leads integrated individualized exercise programs for clients at all levels, with a broad range of fitness, and rehabilitation techniques. The Personal Trainer supports and motivates their clients to exercise, and encourages them to live a healthier lifestyle. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities include but are not limited to: ? Evaluates client health history questionnaires to determine appropriate individual exercise program. ? 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 individualized exercise programs, and/or post-rehabilitative exercise programs in response to assessed individual needs (fitness goals) and assessed capability. ? Performs follow-up communication with clients, as required. ? Tracks client progress and maintains complete and accurate client files. ? Ensures member adherence to safety and injury prevention policies and procedures; prepares accident reports as required. ? Plans client appointments on off duty time from floor shifts. ? Ensure client is fully paid before session package begins. ? Be informed of the latest trends in health, nutrition, fitness, and exercise. ? Enforces club policies and procedures, as appropriate. ? Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by the Manager. ? Keeps certification current if applicable, and provides a copy at annual review. ? Maintains predetermined client base, (# to be determined at annual review), which will be assessed quarterly. QUALIFICATIONS: ? Accredited Personal Training or Corrective Exercise certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). ? CPR ? AED ? Must have a minimum of one year experience. ? Must be customer service oriented. SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: ? Strong interpersonal and communication skills. ? Must be professional and outgoing. ? Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to motivate and work with a diverse group of people. ? Skill in the use of computers, preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating environment. ? Knowledge of strength and cardiovascular training and provide education method on how to present techniques. ? Knowledge of exercise physiology. ? Skill in developing comprehensive fitness and exercise programs. ? Skill in Fitness Assessments including blood pressure and heart rate. WORKING CONDITIONS: Describe the conditions in which the work is performed. Work is performed in a fast paced health club environment. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: The Personal Trainer is responsible for their client?s safety while in their training session. FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY: The Personal Trainer is responsible for their client?s payment in full, and on time.