Fitness Trainer, Girls on the Grid Line

About Girls on the Grid Line

Girls on the Grid Line is a pre-apprenticeship and workforce development initiative dedicated to preparing young women for careers in the utility and skilled trades industries. The program combines technical training, leadership development, mentorship, and physical preparedness to equip participants with the skills, confidence, and resilience needed to succeed in physically demanding technical roles.

Position Summary

The Part-Time Fitness Trainer is responsible for designing, leading, and monitoring fitness and conditioning programs tailored to the needs of participants preparing for utility trades careers. This role focuses on building strength, agility, endurance, and overall physical readiness required for hands-on, safety-sensitive work in the skilled trades.

The trainer will also support participants in developing healthy habits, injury prevention strategies, and safe exercise techniques.

Key Responsibilities

Fitness Program Design & Delivery

• Develop and implement structured, progressive fitness programs that improve strength, endurance, agility, and overall physical performance.

• Lead group exercise sessions and individualized training as needed.

• Incorporate functional movements and trade-specific exercises relevant to utility work (lifting, climbing, carrying, bending, etc.).

• Emphasize proper form, injury prevention, and safe equipment use.

• Adapt workouts to accommodate participants of varying fitness levels and physical abilities.

Participant Support & Motivation

• Monitor participant progress and provide individualized feedback to ensure safe and effective development.

• Inspire and motivate participants to achieve personal fitness goals and maintain consistency.

• Offer guidance on nutrition, hydration, and recovery strategies to support physical performance.

• Foster a supportive and inclusive environment that encourages confidence and resilience.

Program Collaboration

• Work closely with the Executive Program Director and other instructors to integrate fitness training with technical, academic, and safety programs.

• Participate in program planning sessions to align fitness activities with overall pre-apprenticeship objectives.

• Coordinate with external fitness partners, vendors, or facilities as needed for specialized sessions.

Documentation & Reporting

• Track participant attendance, progress, and fitness assessment results.

• Provide periodic updates to the Executive Program Director on program effectiveness, participant outcomes, and recommended improvements.

• Assist in preparing reports or summaries for program evaluation or grant reporting purposes.