Personal Trainer Casual Days Marianjoy

0.03FTE

The Personal Trainer reflects the mission vision and values of NM adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

• Provides comprehensive wellness/fitness programming for clients on an individual or small group basis. Adheres to Northwestern Medicines performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the mission vision and values of Northwestern Medicine.

Responsibilities:

• Provides needs assessment to clients.
• Sets schedule with client.
• Provides fitness assessment according to industry guidelines.
• Provides follow-up session.
• Determines client goals.
• Develops training program based upon needs assessment.
• Researches areas of issue concern or disease.
• Remains current in industry standards.
• Develops innovative plans ensuring safety and variety.
• Monitors clients progress and modifies program as necessary.
• Provides training sessions/fitness classes.
• Motivates and encourages clients.
• Communicates with clients regarding activity form and safety.
• Documents program and activities.
• Educates clients.
• Handles equipment properly and safely
• Provides /instructs fitness classes according to description.
• Promotes Wellness Center internally and externally.
• Demonstrates interest in improving wellness and fitness of clients.
• Presents at employer and community health promotion events.
• Promotes and markets personal training programs to increase client base.
• Provides membership options to participants.
• Adheres to all safety infection control and employee health policies and procedures.
• Attends required safety programs.
• Appropriately and consistently uses the personal protective equipment required of the job.
• Knows and can demonstrate departmental emergency procedures for fire disaster and other emergency situations.
• Reports and removes unsafe equipment/furniture.
• Asks for assistance when needed to assure safety for all involved.
• Maintains a safe working environment and practices safe working habits.

Qualifications :

Required:

• Must have 2 years work experience.  Minimum of 1-year experience with cardiovascular machines and free weight equipment.
• High language intermediate math high reasoning ability. Personal computer word processing.  Ability to convey a positive image and build a positive relationship with others. Ability to work with a large degree of independence. Ability to work with diverse groups of people.
• ACE-CPT ACSM-CPT NETA-CPT NASM-CPT or NSCA-CPT certification.
• BLS

Preferred:

• Associate Degree: Applied Science Health and Wellness or equivalent work experience.

Additional Information :

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age sex race color religion national origin gender identity veteran status disability sexual orientation or any other protected status.

If we offer you a job we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical emotional and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.