Personal Trainer - Syracuse University : Job Details

The Personal Trainer position reports to the Personal Training Manager and is primarily focused on training student clients registered for Barnes Center at The Arch Personal Training program. Position will provide individualized instruction, goal setting and exercise prescription for clients and maintain appropriate records relating to clients and tracking completed sessions.

Education and Experience

* Bachelor's degree in recreation, sports management, kinesiology, human development or other relevant field preferred.

* Demonstrated success in training a diverse client base.

* Demonstrated pursuit of personal professional development through participation in a national industry association or organization.

* Strong written and verbal communication skills.

* Proficient computer skills.

* Ability to use sound management principles.

* Work effectively with ethnically and culturally diverse constituencies.

Skills and Knowledge

* Current Personal Training certification from a nationally recognized fitness organization such as NSCA, ACSM, or comparable.

Responsibilities

* Train assigned clients in accordance with program polices and national standards for safety and risk management.

* Work individually with clients to implement exercise prescription.

* Conduct fitness assessments and establish safe, reasonable client goals.

* Research and create workout plans for clients.

* Advise clients about important safety concerns and demonstrate proper techniques for exercises as needed.

* Complete all required program documentation accurately and on time.

* Utilize computerized registration system to log completion of client sessions.

* Report equipment or facility issues if encountered.

* Provide outstanding customer service and respond to client scheduling requests in timely manner.

* Average 28 hours/week of client training time and up to 6 hours/ week for record keeping/research as needed.

* Assist with staff training and evaluation of part-time temporary personal trainers as directed.

* Assist with operation of other Fitness programs including Group Exercise, Small Group Training and Fitness Center orientations.

* Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

Tools/Equipment

Not Applicable

Application Instructions

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.