- 21-Jul-2021 to Until Filled (MST)
- Fitness & Wellness
- Montrose, CO, USA
- $25 per session
- Other
- Part-Time Employee
Individual Pass to the CRC
Personal Trainer
(Revised 6/30/2021)
General Statement of Duties:
Montrose Recreation District is seeking a certified personal trainer with a passion for helping clients achieve their goals.
Supervision Received: Reports directly to the Fitness Leader.
Supervision Exercised: None.
Essential Duties: The following are examples of primary duties assigned to this position. Other
related duties may be assigned.
- Conduct orientations and consultations with potential clients to determine client goals, health concerns, and exercise preferences
- Conduct fitness assessments
- Develop and implement exercise plans for clients
- Educate members and clients about proper exercise technique, progressions and nutrition (within scope of practice) as well as provide insight into healthy lifestyle factors
- Help ensure equipment and fitness area is clean and well maintained
- May teach group fitness classes including a Weight Machine Circuit Training Class
- Help provide new member orientations to educate members about how to properly adjust and operate equipment
- Render CPR/First-Aid to current level of training if necessary
- Other duties as assigned
Position Qualifications:
License and Certification:
- Current Personal Trainer certification from an NCCA accredited organization (ACE, NASM, NFPT, ACSM, etc.) requiring an in-person knowledge assessment. Personal training candidates who have completed all course work and have an exam date scheduled may be considered.
- Current First Aid/CPR/AED Certification from an organization requiring a hands-on in-person skills demonstration (can be obtained through MRD upon offer of employment)
- A degree in Sports and Exercise Science or a similar field is desirable but not required
License and Certifications Preferred:
- Group Fitness Instructor certification from a nationally accredited organization
- Specialty instructor training (senior, youth, functional training, etc...)
- 1 or more years of training experience with a steady clientele
- Experience working with seniors and clients with physical limitations
- Experience working with clients with movement limitations and prior injuries
Work Environment:
Gym environment with extensive public contact. Flexible hours that may include seasonal variations, evenings, weekends, and/or holiday hours.
