Department Human Services- Recreation Beede Center Salary Grade MISC 2 Reports To Beede General Manager FLSA Status Non-Exempt Appointed By Town Manager Date August 2024 GENERAL SUMMARYUnder the general supervision of the Beede Swim and Fitness Center General Manager Fitness Trainers will facilitate private andor small group personal training for clients ages 14. Training sessions can run 7 days a week year-round at various times of day and at various locations based on the Trainers availability and interest.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSExternal and internal applicants as well as position incumbents who are or become disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act must be able to perform the essential job functions as listed either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.Schedules and provides one-on-one or small group training sessions for clients creates individualized exercise programs educates clients regarding physiology biomechanics kinesiology and basic nutrition motivates and encourages clients in their fitness practices.Develops a variety of challenging and entertaining training sessions.Maintains positive relationships with participants to educate motivate and promote a health way of life by delivering quality personal training programs.Teaches scheduled sessions beginning and ending on time provides adequate warm-up exercises stretching and cool down.Maintains accurate digital records of training sessions and encourages clients to renew their sessions when necessary. Works with the front desk to inform of planned sessions.Offers informative 30-minute-long training meetings with new members to source potential new clientele.Instructs patrons on effective workout methods explains proper techniques demonstrates exercises identifies different muscle groups and teaches appropriate methods to strengthen specific muscles. Adapts curriculum based on participant needs.Helps to clean and maintain fitness equipment and fitness rooms at the Beede Swim and Fitness Center reporting any damage or malfunction to the appropriate staff member.Keeps management informed of customer and facility needs.Ensures that safety standards are met and Department and facility policies are followed.Performs other related duties as required directed or as the situation dictates.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITYNone.KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIESSpecialized knowledge in Personal Fitness Training. Working knowledge of all procedures techniques safety laws and other state regulations relating to specialty. Working knowledge of facilities and equipment used. Ability to perform emergency and lifesaving techniques.Excellent interpersonal skills ability to teach and mentor members in skill-development and to fairly and tactfully enforce facility rules and regulations. Ability to communicate effectively with all members of the public including children and young adults in a courteous manner.Ability to maintain a variety of records and statistics. Ability to deal with multiple tasks at the same time.Willingness to offer informative workshops on nutrition or other specialized topics as interested and available.Physical Stamina Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and work outdoors in various weather conditions.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSMust be at least 18 years of age.Prior experience in Personal Training health promotion or wellness required.Must have a current Personal Training Certification.Must have current First AidCPRAED certification or be willing to obtain before starting.WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDSExternal and internal applicants as well as position incumbents who are or become disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act must be able to perform the physical demands as listed either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.Moderate physical effort is generally required which involves frequent lifting of between 30 and 60 pounds. Regularly required to stand walk crouch stoop reach crawl climb talk sit and hear for extended periods. Regularly required to use hands to finger handle and feel objects or equipment. Noise is moderate to loud at times. Vision and hearing at or correctable to normal ranges. Some work is performed in a normal office environment not subject to extreme variations of temperature noise odors etc. Frequently subjected to the demands of other individuals and the volume and or rapidity with which tasks must be accomplished. Operates computer printer keyboard calculator telephone copier and all other standard office equipment requiring eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity. Operates fitness equipment.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position.This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.