As a Personal Trainer for the Blue Springs Parks & Recreation, you will impact the fitness journey for clients as you provide coaching and instruction in 1-on-1 or small-group settings.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Designs and implements safe and effective exercise programming based on current industry standards.
• Instructs participants on effective workout methods; explains proper techniques, demonstrates exercises; identifies different muscle groups, and teaches appropriate methods to strengthen specific muscles. 
• Provides motivation and nutrition information within the scope of practice of a personal trainer.
• Conducts assessments and consultations with clients; refers clients to appropriate health professionals (physicians, dietitians, physical therapists) when necessary.
• Builds relationships with participants and answers questions to enhance their understanding of health and fitness.
• Keeps supervisor informed of customer and facility needs.
• Ensures that safety standards are met, and that department and facility policies are adhered to; ensures proper upkeep, appearance, and function of fitness equipment.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills with the public, supervisors, co-workers, and clients.
• Maintains records of personal training sales and session logs, to be turned in to the Fitness Supervisor.
• Maintains personal training certification and necessary continuing education credits to stay abreast of current fitness and nutrition information.
• Other duties as assigned.

The above duties and responsibilities include those tasks, physical and mental requirements, visual requirements, unique physical surroundings and mental/cognitive abilities required to perform the essential elements of the position.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND SPECIAL LICENSE(S)/CERTIFICATIONS –Acceptable combination of education and work experience. Certified personal trainer (ACSM, NSCA, NASM, ACE) or equivalent. CPR/AED certification required. 

EXPERIENCE –Previous personal training experience in a commercial or community setting is strongly preferred.

SKILLS – Strong communications skills for interacting with patrons. Knowledge of current fitness trends and practices.  Punctuality and organization skills.  

COMPETENCIES – Ability to make sound decisions and use good judgment; ability to prepare appropriate programs to suit clients' goals and needs.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY – This position will not supervise other staff, but will work in cooperation with the Fitness Supervisor and other personal trainers.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. These conditions are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

The City of Blue Springs is an organization that strives to embrace the spirit of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and barrier-free environment in which all individuals have access to the City's facilities. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.