Personal Trainer - Per Diem

The Personal Trainer is responsible for demonstrating competency in exercise prescription and the design and oversight of outpatient exercise programs for all adult and adolescent participants at the Wellness and Sports Performance Center. The Personal Trainer is responsible for competent instruction in both one on one personal training sessions and group classes for adults and adolescents.
This position reports to the Assistant Director, Rehabilitation Services and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree, preferably in an exercise science or related field, required.

Current Basic Life Support certification (BLS) from the American Heart Association required.

Prior experience working with athletes in a sports medicine environment preferred.

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so that others will understand.

The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.

The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Monitoring/Assessing performance of self, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Design and implement appropriate exercise programs for individuals with previously identified orthopedic and/or neurologic dysfunction.

Help develop and refine exercise programs and educational programming for the youth sports population as well as the active adult population in the community.

Help develop appropriate home exercises for clients to maintain or enhance their performance in their desired sport and/or recreational activity.

Monitor clients throughout the duration of their session and assess for appropriate response to exercise.

Modify group classes and curriculum in response to client's feedback and needs.

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It is the policy of Cooley Dickinson Health Care to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Cooley Dickinson Health Care will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Cooley Dickinson Health Care embraces diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, and encourages people of color, veterans, people with disabilities, LGBTQ candidates, and people from other underrepresented groups to apply.