Certified Personal Trainer

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy is a comprehensive multidisciplinary company who offers Physical Occupational Speech Therapy Massage and Acupuncture services. We take great pride in inspiring our team to create an everlasting bond with our patients our doctors and our community. But its not just what we do its who we are. We are driven by our mission to continually invest in our people and offer the best workplace environment possible.

Metro Physical Therapy is looking for a per diem Personal Trainer to provide coverage at our locations throughout Nassau County. You would be responsible for carrying out various tasks starting from assessing your clients physical condition and creating unique workout routines for them.

Location: Varies throughout our clinics in Nassau including Garden City

Schedule: Varies Per diem/1099 Independent Contractor

Pay Rate: $34/hr

Responsibilities

• Evaluate clients fitness levels and health conditions. Identify clients that should consult with a professional therapist before exercising or need to start with therapy prior to exercising.
• Build individualized exercise programs and when appropriate in conjunction with the appropriate therapist.
• Explain exercises in detail and suggest alternatives if needed.
• Monitor progress of clients fitness levels.
• Explain safe and proper use of gym equipment.
• Lead both individual and group training sessions exercise classes and aqua fitness classes.
• Research on new exercise techniques and trends.
• Promote the gyms fitness options and therapy services.
• Perform CPR and administer first aid in case of emergencies.
• Inform clients about gym safety and hygiene guidelines.
• Build a positive and trusting relationship with customers.
• Advise customers on how to change nutritional and lifestyle habits as needed Maintains strictest confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations.
• Maintains a working knowledge of Metro rules and policies and works to ensure the compliance with the stated parameters.
• Performs other duties and assignments as required.

• Previous experience as a personal trainer or relevant role.
• MUST HAVE a certification in personal training
• Must come with liability insurance
• Knowledge of various fitness programs from basic exercises to more challenging training sessions.
• Indepth knowledge of various therapy services available conditions it can help and benefits of therapy.
• Ability to guide and motivate clients.
• Available to work flexible hours.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Certificates in CPR and first aid.
• High School Diploma; a degree in Kinesiology or Sports Science is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job the staff member is frequently required to walk stand; sit; use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; and talk or hear. The staff member can regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and depth perception.

The above statements are meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

The incumbent must be able to work in a fastpaced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple competing tasks and demands and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate.

Incumbents within this position may be required to assist or find appropriate assistance to make accommodations for disabled individuals in order to ensure access to the companys services (may include: visitors patients staff members or others).