Job Descriptions - Fitness & Wellness
SAC Assistant | Group Fitness Instructor| Certified Personal Trainer
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SAC (Strength & Aerobic Condition) Assistant
Position Reports To: Assistant Director of Fitness & Wellness
Position Purpose: The SAC Assistant is the front line representative of the Walter Payton Recreation & Wellness Center by assisting with fitness activities while providing a safe and positive environment for all members while using the Strength & Aerobic Conditioning center.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (Other duties may be assigned):
- Provide fitness orientations to all members on the benefits of exercise and proper usage of equipment.
- Be able to provide one-on-one or group consultation with members concerning personal training and fitness.
- Enforce policies and safety procedures.
- Supervision and maintenance of equipment.
- Provide guidance and assistance on the proper use of equipment, including recognition of improper use and abuse of machines.
- Perform assigned maintenance duties to keep all pieces of equipment clean and working
- Keep all areas of the wellness center clean and free of debris.
- Assisting with general office duties include tours, errands, stocking supplies, completing inventory, filing.
- Have the knowledge and education to complete fitness evaluations and keep current on all trainings and testing procedures.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-service trainings and other certification trainings.
- Keep all personal certifications and skills current. Keeping up to date on health related classes or lectures to provide the most current information to our members
- Initiating risk management protocol during medical or non-medical emergencies.
- Attend and participate in Recreation Services employee trainings, programs, staff meetings.
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Part-time Positions (student status not requried)
Valid proof of certifications and work authorization required prior to hiring. All part-time positions must be able to meet the minimum qualifications and physical demands.
Group Fitness Instructor
Position Reports To: Assistant Director of Fitness & Wellness
Position Purpose: Prepare for, teach safe and effective group fitness classes; perform general office duties as assigned.
SUMMARY:
Looking for a GFI-certified, energetic individual who enjoys working in a fast paced environment with adults. Instructor must have experience and appropriate certification as a group fitness instructor. Fitness Instructor is responsible for leading aerobic classes at the Walter Payton Recreation & Wellness Center. The primary goal of the position is to improve physical wellness by providing motivating, interactive, and safe fitness classes and/or programs catered to the membership base of the Payton Center.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (Other duties as assigned)
- Will lead a minimum of three classes per week (negotiable).
- Will work with other instructors making sure that all classes are covered.
- Will work as the liaison between the fitness participants and the Assistant Director of Fitness & Wellness.
- Will assist with trainings, exercise demonstrations, and other community
events as assigned.
- Initiating risk management protocol during medical or non-medical emergencies.
- Attend all meetings and workshops as requested
- Arrive and be prepared to work or lead classes on time.
- Work evenings and weekends as needed
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Certified Personal Trainer
Position Reports To: Assistant Director Fitness & Wellness
Position Purpose: Develop starting and progression exercise programs for registered Walter Payton Recreation & Wellness Center members following professional personal training guidelines and protocols.
SUMMARY:
Certified Personal Trainers provide individualized fitness programs that include education and guidance on proper food intake, cardio-respiratory exercise, supplementation and resistance training. They also assist in orientation of new members to the SAC and of the benefits of our fitness services. Accepted certifications: AFAA, ACSM, ACE, BSMI, Cooper, NCSF, NASM, NSCA. Accepted degrees: Athletic Training, Chiropractic, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Fitness Management, Human Performance, Kinesiology, Nutrition, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Sports Management, Sports Medicine.
SKILL REQUIREMENT:
- In depth knowledge of Personal Training techniques from assessment to program design
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
- Must be able to adjust and operate all SAC equipment.
- Current CPT certification
- Must attend all meetings and workshops as requested
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
- Dependable, punctual, and must have positive attitude.
- Must be willing to enforce all policies of the Recreation & Wellness Center
- Must be energetic, outgoing, and have knowledge of current health trends
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