Newport News, Virginia
OverviewThe Personal Trainer will provide members and non-members with an exercise prescription in a friendly, motivating, and professional manner. Will conduct sessions in a safe environment. The personal trainer maintains supervision of clients throughout session.
What you will do- Trainer is genuinely friendly and concerned for the client's well-being. He/she interacts positively with clients before, during or after sessions and uses their name when appropriate.
- Trainer teaches safe and effective sessions. The trainer refrains from using contraindicated movements and shows modifications throughout the session. Trainer is prepared to teach and maintains a level of fitness appropriate to demonstrate exercises.
- Trainer maintains current CPR certification and is knowledgeable about emergency response chain. CBL's are complete. Instructor maintains national personal training certification.
- Trainer is able to handle customer relation issues in a professional manner while not getting personally involved. The Trainer relays all information to manager or MOD and completes appropriate documentation.
- Trainer attends bi-monthly staff meetings.
QualificationsEducation- High School Diploma or GED, (Preferred)
Experience- 1 year Personal training experience (Preferred)
Licenses and Certifications- Certified Auto External Defibrillator (AED) - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required)
- Personal Fitness Trainer - Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) Upon Hire(Required) or
- American Course Exercise Personal Trainer (ACE) - American Council on Exercise Upon Hire(Required) or
- Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT) - National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Upon Hire(Required) or
- Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) - National Academy of Sports Medicine Upon Hire(Required) or
- Certified Personal Trainer - International Sports Sciences Association Upon Hire(Required)
To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.