General Statement of Duties and Distinguishing Features of Class
Under minimal supervision, independently interprets and evaluates need, and plans, implements, and leads
integrated individualized exercise/activity programs for clients at all levels, and with a broad range of fitness,
rehabilitation, and/or other specialized requirements. Must maintain a minimum of 3 clients on a weekly
basis.
Examples of Work (Illustrative Only)
- Administers and evaluates client health history questionnaires and physiological data to determine
appropriate individual exercise/activity regimens.
- Independently interprets physiological assessment data and/or post-rehabilitation recommendations
of referring medical providers/therapists to determine the nature and extent of specific client
requirements.
- Plans and implements standard and specialized exercise regimens, and/or post-rehabilitative
exercise programs in response to assessed individual need and assessed capability.
- Independently determines format and content of programs based on assessed client abilities and
needs, and on interpretation of physiological assessment and/or referral data
- Attend all in-service training and meetings.
- Advise participants on program and class policies and procedures, as appropriate.
- Assists in performing follow-up and communication with participants, as required.
- Tracks client progress and maintains complete and accurate client files.
- Ensures client adherence to safety and injury prevention policies and procedures; prepares accident
reports as required.
- Maintain personal training certification through continuing education.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Fitness Sports Supervisor.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: The following is preferred
- Acquire and maintain current certification or credentials in personal training from a nationally
recognized training organization ACE, ACSM, or equivalent.
- Possess and maintain current certification in American Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR
- Working knowledge of physical training principles, methods, and techniques within a specified area
of exercise science.
- Working knowledge of one or more specialty knowledge-based training areas, such as PNF
stretching and/or sports performance.
- Ability to administer client health history questionnaires and interpret physical assessment data.
- Ability to interpret medical information and provider referral recommendations and develop
responsive, effective post-rehab exercise programs.
- In-depth knowledge of post rehab exercise principles, procedures, and techniques.
- Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
- Ability to independently plan and implement individual exercise/activity programs
- Ability to provide technical guidance and leadership to professional personnel in area of expertise.
- Ability to provide expert demonstration and instruction in general and specialized exercise
techniques.
- Ability to set up, calibrate, and maintain sophisticated exercise equipment.
- Records maintenance skills.
- Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.
Physical Requirements:
Work in a recreational environment, frequent walking and standing; ability to lift/carry objects up to 30
pounds, stoop and crouch or stand for extended periods. Perform exercises as required.
I understand that I am applying for employment at will, and nothing in the job description and no oral statements made to me in connection with this
job description can be construed as a contract of employment.
