Personal Trainer

Description of Duties and Tasks

• Build relationships with CBMW members, patients, students, clients, program participants, guests, community members and organizations.
• Work directly with clients, members, and patients to help them identify and achieve their fitness/wellness goals.
• Manage a portfolio of Personal Training clients and track training packages; after 2 months from the date of hire, trainer must acquire and maintain at least 5 “training” appointments per week on monthly average. A training appointment is defined as a One on One training session, a Fitness Specialty Class, or a grant underwritten outreach program.
• Teach cutting edge, evidence based wellness classes for the 50+ population.
• Perform wellness assessments/re-checks and member intake/patient transition appointments, creating baseline data and tracking assessment results over time.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• As a Christian Institution of higher learning, Gordon College employs those who share a vision and a lifestyle of calling, respect and grace. The successful applicant must demonstrate these values definitively.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
• Must possess and maintain CPR, First Aid Certification
• Must have current nationally recognized personal training certification (NCCA accredited)
• Must have at least 400 hours of practical training/wellness programming experience
• Possess ability and desire to work in a collaborative manner and to be open to input and feedback from colleagues
• Possess effective and clear communication skills, particularly with staff team members and in daily interaction with members and clients
• General/basic knowledge of computer systems including Microsoft Office Suite and database management systems such as MindBody, Daxco, EZ Facility or the like.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Documented experience as a PT Aide, PTA, Exercise Physiologist or other technically based supportive role within the field of physical therapy.
• Experience working in physical therapy, preferably in a setting which deals with neurological and gait disorders.