Personal Trainer at Beacon Health Systems in Elkhart, Indiana

Job Description:

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  JOB SUMMARY
  
  • Reports to the Fitness Promotions Manager. Under the guidance of the Senior Fitness Specialist, is responsible for providing personal fitness training sessions.
    
    
  
  


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  MISSION & VISION
  
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    Mission: To enhance the physical, mental and emotional well-being of the communities we serve as the community's provider of outstanding quality, superior value and comprehensive health care services.

    Vision: Our vision is to achieve:
    

    
    
    
    
    • Innovative health care and well-being services of the highest quality at the greatest value
      
      
    
    
    • Easy access and convenience
      
      
    
    
    • Outstanding patient experiences
      
      
    
    
    • Ongoing education involving physicians, patients and the community
      
      
    
    
    
    
  
  


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  JOB SPECIFICATIONS
  
  
  
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    Education and Experience
    
    
    
    • The knowledge, skills and abilities are normally acquired through the successful completion of a personal training certificate through the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) as Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and/or the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) in one of the following is required:
      
      
      
      • Certified Personal Trainer
        
        
      
      
      • Health Fitness Specialist
        
        
      
      
      • Clinical Exercise Specialist
        
        
      
      
      • Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist
        
        
      
      
      
      
    
    
    • Completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science or health-related field is preferred. Within one year of employment, certification through the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America as a Group Exercise Instructor is required. A minimum of one year of related technical job experience is preferred. Associates must meet minimum production standards for personal training and programming as determined annually by the Fitness Manager.
      
      
    
    
    
    
  
  
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    Knowledge & Skills
    
    
    
    • Requires the technical knowledge of exercise programming, selection and progression to achieve maximum results.
      
      
    
    
    • Requires the technical expertise to demonstrate a variety of correct exercise forms and techniques in accordance with nationally-approved standards.
      
      
    
    
    • Demonstrates the interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) necessary to interact effectively with a diverse group of clients, members and visitors in a professional, courteous, friendly and sincere manner.
      
      
    
    
    • Demonstrates knowledge of and a commitment to Beacon Health System's mission and values; and the organization's goal of providing exceptional client experiences by following the Performance Essentials.
      
      
    
    
    
    
  
  
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    Working Conditions
    
    
    
    • Works in an athletic club environment with frequent interruptions, the potential of increased noise levels and some discomfort due to cool or warm temperatures.
      
      
    
    
    • Requires the ability to work flexible hours.
      
      
    
    
    
    
  
  
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    Physical Demands
    
    • Requires the physical ability and stamina to perform the essential functions of the position.