NIFS Personal Trainer

SUMMARY OF POSITION: The National Institute for Fitness and Sport is looking for a certified personal trainer for our retirement community fitness center in Baltimore, MD. The Personal Trainer conducts NIFS training services in a safe and effective manner according to the needs of each training participant. NIFS personal trainers deliver exceptional service and adhere to the exercise prescription standards at the facility.

Essential Duties

• Demonstrates proper and safe use of all fitness center equipment

• Adheres to industry-acceptable training expectations including but not limited to developing exercise programs using ACSM health screening guidelines and other educational resources from reputable organizations (NASM, NSCA, etc.), and accepting a variety of clientele in training customers (apparently healthy adults, special populations, etc.)

• Pays constant attention to fitness level and age of the training clientele and provides exercise guidance/instruction accordingly; instructs participants on proper exercise techniques, uses a variety of aerobic and resistance exercise techniques to develop knowledgeable, safe and effective programs; provides variety in each training session

• Exhibits professionalism when dealing with customers, facility members, and staff

• Limits securing a substitute to an average of once a month and is expected to call onsite manager and client 24 hours in advance if cancellation is necessary

• Maintains appropriate and accurate documentation of training schedules, package countdowns, and payroll records

• Provides participants with up-to-date information on programs being held at the fitness center

• Refrains from training outside clientele onsite, and may not advertise their personal business or products onsite to clients

• Projects enthusiasm, motivation, a positive personality, and a willingness to help

• Demonstrates work ethic, ingenuity, customer care, and attention to detail

• Maintains familiarity with and abides by the policies stated in the NIFS Employee Handbook

• Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Personal Training Certification required
• Relevant job experience and training with older adults required
• Ability to safely and accurately prescribe exercise for older adults using ACSM guidelines
• ACSM Health/Fitness Specialist Certification preferred; other industry-related certifications (CPT, CSCS, etc) acknowledged
• Current CPR/AED/First Aid certification required

NIFS is an equal opportunity employer.