Specialized Fitness Instructor/Trainer (PT)

Under general supervision this position leads patrons in group fitness classes events and activities and/or private/semi- privatefitness programs within specific niche populations (ex: Pilates Reformer chronic conditions pre/post-natal sports performance arthritis patients etc.). This position may assist with recruitment and mentoring for new staff providing feedbackandevaluationonprogramandfitnesstrainingprotocols anddemonstratingexperiencedcoachingperspectives through shadow shifts.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations maybemadeto below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of this position and is not all encompassing. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and the Town may change these duties at any time.

• WorkswithnichepopulationsandwithinfitnesscurriculumandprogramsidentifiedbytheFitnessandWellness Division leadership as specialty.
• Teaches a minimum average of two (2) classes weekly for specialized niche demographics or trains clients of a specialized demographic population during private/semi-private sessions a minimum average of eight (8) to eleven (11) hours weekly.
• Stays abreast of and demonstrates ongoing competence and proficiency in training protocols for specified training formats and niche populations (ex: prehab/rehab patients chronic conditions sports performance specific improvement Pilates Reformer etc.).
• Oversees andmanagesasafeenvironmentforgroupfitness/private coachingparticipants; executesproper techniques of various fitness skills.
• Providesafunandenjoyableatmosphere;conductsselfinaprofessionalmanner.
• SupportsandensuresadherencetoDepartmentalphilosophiespoliciesproceduresandsafetyguidelines.
• EducatesandmonitorsRatingsofPerceivedExertion (RPE)ofclassparticipantsthroughout the durationof the class or session.
• Schedules client training sessions including communicating with clients if a session must be canceled or rescheduled.
• Maintains accurate training records and reports including but not limited to personal training activity log class attendance.
• Attends trainings and meetings established by the Fitness and Wellness Coordinator; identifies additional opportunities for continuing education and maintains required certifications and ongoing education credits.
• Answers questions and makes referrals to class participants in the areas of personal training specialty classes injuries or additional education.
• AssistswithspecialeventsandparticipatesintheRecreationCenterand/orFieldhouseannual Maintenance week.
• Performsotherrelateddutiesas assigned

Therequirements listedbelowarerepresentativeofthe education experiencecertificationand/orlicensure equivalentcombinationofeducationandexperiencetoperformtheessentialdutiesandmeetthenecessaryemployment standards may be considered.

Requires a National Accredited Certification specialized in niche coaching formats (general fitness certifications i.e. Les Mills UpBeat Barre etc. do not count toward this requirement) or one (1) specialized training certification towards Fitness/Health programming for niche populations (ex: Chronic Conditions/Cancer Exercise Specialist Certified Special Populations Trainer etc.

Two (2) years experience coaching specified programs or working with niche populations i.e. Aqua Arthritis Pilates Reformer Stretch/Massage Pre/Post-Natal Training Chronic Conditions Sport Performance etc. is preferred.

Therequirementslistedbelowarerepresentativeoftheknowledgeskilland/orability required.

• Knowledgeof relevanttownstateandfederallawsregulationsandpolicies.
• Knowledgeofmunicipalrecreationprinciplesandpractices.
• Knowledgeof fitnessconcepts trainingapproachesandtrainingformatsformorein-depthspecificcoaching opportunities.
• Knowledgeofcurrentfitnesstrendsandresearch.
• Knowledgeofrecreationcenterorfitnesscenterequipmentandfacilities.
• Skillinprovidingadaptationsforclientelewhoparticipatewithinaniche program ortraining that mayrequire alternate coaching methods.
• Skillinthetrainingand supervisionofpatronsin aprivatecoachingorgroupclasssetting.
• Skillinverbalandwrittencommunication.
• Skillintheuseofcomputersandvarioussoftware programs.
• Abilitytodealtactfullyandcourteouslywiththepublicinansweringquestions andhandlingdifficultsituations.
• Abilitytohandleincidents andconfrontationsinarecreationfacility.
• Abilitytoprovideapositivecustomerserviceattitude towardsallpatrons.
• Abilitytooperateandrepairsmall/lightequipmentsuchasstudiomicrophonesorfitnessstudio equipment.
• Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment background including but not limited to criminal history search employment and reference verification.

Working Conditions

The working conditions described below are representative of those an employee generally encounters while performing theessentialduties accommodationsmay bemadeto enablequalifiedindividualswithadisability to perform the essential duties.

Requiresfrequentuseoffitnessequipmentincludingstrengthconditioningweighttoningandcardiovascularmachines and equipment. May occasionally use fitness devices such as a body composition scanner resting metabolic rate machine and various fitness software and general office equipment.

Requiresfrequentstanding walkingsittingtalkinghandlingfeeling or operatingobjectsstooping kneelingcrouching or crawling. Requires reaching with hands and arms climbing and balancing. The employee is frequently required to carry pull push or lift up to fifty (50) pounds and occasionally carry pull push or lift more than one hundred (100) poundswith and distancevisionacuityandtheabilitytoadjust focus allowingabroadfieldof vision.