The Personal Trainer plans and executes personal and group training sessions for users of the Park District's Fitness Facility.

Immediate Supervisor: Recreation Supervisor - Fitness

Administers and evaluates client health history questionnaires and physiological data to develop individual exercise programs based on results from the client's assessments and stated goals and needs.
Keeps organized records of each clients training sessions and makes them available to the park district.
Is available to schedule clients during Lakeview Fitness working hours (M-F 5:30am-9pm, Sat 7am-6pm, Sun 7am-3pm).
Is present at least 10 minutes prior to the start of each training session and enforces proper check in procedures at the Sullivan Community Center front desk.
Monitors clients' exercise programs and makes adjustments/improvements as needed.
Keeps an open line of communication with their Supervisor on the progress of the client's program and any obstacles as they arise.
Leads equipment orientations for new members.
Ensures client's adherence to safety and injury prevention policies and procedures; prepares accident reports as required.
Check supplies and equipment for wear and tear and advises if supplies or equipment need repair or replacement.
Demonstrates leadership as a health and wellness professional.
Demonstrates a mature and professional attitude through dependability, punctuality and genuine awareness.
Follows all safety guidelines while using park district facilities.
Is available to teach group training classes as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Maintains a working knowledge of all general agency and departmental-specific safety rules.
Uses material handling equipment or staff assistance when lifting and or moving objects 40 pounds or heavier.
Reports any work-related or patron injuries to supervisor promptly.
Attends required safety program and in-service education meetings.
Corrects unsafe conditions and/or reports them to supervisor.

Employee must maintain a positive working relationship with other employees and the public.
Employee must work effectively with all customers maintaining a pleasant and professional demeanor.
Employee must maintain confidentiality on sensitive subjects and customer information.
Employee must have ability to deal with clients and staff under stressful situations.

Lifting is required, 40 to 100 lbs.
Walking, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling will be required frequently.
Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position.

Employee must park in exposed parking lot with potential of walking ¼ mile.
Employee work area is indoors, in a smoke free, open office environment with controlled temperature and fluorescent lighting.
Employee work area is occasionally loud.
Essential functions of the position require frequent physical activity and lifting.

Employee must possess time management and organization skills to effectively perform his /her job.
Employee must show knowledge of anatomy, physiology, nutrition, and wellness information.
Employee must have ability to make judgments with respect to confidentiality of information and problem solving.
Employee must use good safety awareness and judgment in all aspects of the position.