Personal Trainer - Per Diem
Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc., part of Mass General Brigham, is a not-for-profit organization supporting patient care, research, teaching, and community service. We strive to provide exceptional care through high-performing teams and invite all applicants to join us.
About the role
The Personal Trainer is responsible for demonstrating competency in exercise prescription and the design and oversight of outpatient exercise programs for all adult and adolescent participants at the Wellness and Sports Performance Center. This role includes instruction in one-on-one personal training sessions and group classes for adults and adolescents. The position reports to the Assistant Director, Rehabilitation Services.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement appropriate exercise programs for individuals with previously identified orthopedic and/or neurologic dysfunction.
- Help develop and refine exercise programs and educational programming for the youth sports population as well as the active adult population in the community.
- Help develop appropriate home exercises for clients to maintain or enhance their performance in their desired sport and/or recreational activity.
- Monitor clients throughout the duration of their session and assess for appropriate response to exercise.
- Modify group classes and curriculum in response to client’s feedback and needs.
- Identify own educational needs. Participate in at least one clinically oriented course a year.
- Demonstrate commitment toward department needs and goals through flexibility in client scheduling, work schedules, and anticipation of department needs.
- Alert appropriate staff for the maintenance of equipment.
- Follow billing and reimbursement procedures; take responsibility for administrative duties such as scheduling and fee collection at point of service as needed.
- Maintain established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, confidentiality, quality improvement program, compliance, safety, infection control, and environmental standards.
- Maintain professional growth and development through attendance at seminars, workshops, conferences or in-services, professional affiliations, or journals to stay abreast of current trends in field of expertise.
- Meet annual competency and retraining requirements.
- Attend meetings as required.
- Perform other functions/duties as requested.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in Exercise Science preferred or Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Kinesiology.
- Certified Personal Trainer, required.
- Current Basic Life Support certification (BLS) from the American Heart Association required.
- Prior experience working with athletes in a sports medicine environment preferred.
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist preferred.
Skills
- Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so that others will understand.
- Ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
- Ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
- Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Monitoring/Assessing performance of self, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Pay
$18.78 - $26.80/Hourly
Schedule
Per Diem, Day Shift
Work Location
Onsite at 4 West Street