Personal Trainer (part time)

Duke Faculty Club

Under general direction, DFC Personal Trainers are responsible for developing and implementing individualized fitness programming for DFC members on a one-on-one basis.

*Part time position

Work Performed:

General Duties

-          Educate participants and enforce policies regarding safe and pro per use of equipment and facilities

-           Familiarize participants with the safe and effective use of all cardiovascular, resistance, and free weight equipment

-          Develop, document, and implement one-on-one workout programs that match the needs and goals of participants

-           Gather and maintain information on participants’ fitness expectations and provide guidance for reaching those goals

-          Assist the DFC management staff during club special events and recreational programming as required

-          Work to create a welcoming and vibrant environment that promotes safety, quality customer service, and excellence.

Education/Training:

-          Extensive knowledge of exercise physiology and kinesiology, safe training procedures, exercise program implementation, and the proper use of cardiovascular, resistance, free weight, and related fitness equipment

-          Current certification in personal training or group exercise instruction by AC SM, NSCA, ACE, NASM or other nationally recognized organization

-          Certification in CPR/AED/First Aid through the American Heart As sociation or American Red Cross only. (Must be obtained within 30 days of hiring)

Experience:

-          Previous experience in supervising and instructing individuals in a fitness environment preferred

Skills/Requirements:

• Demonstrated planning and organizational skills, excellent interpersonal skills, high levels of energy, enthusiasm and motivation, maturity, and the ability to work effectively with members and other professional staff
• Requires a consistent availability of either early mornings, afternoons, evenings, or weekends. Flexibility to accommodate changes in schedule preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Certifications: American Red Cross CPR/AED; Group exercise certification from a credible organization or Personal training certification from a credible organization or Physical Education degree

Experience

N/A

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

Certifications: American Red Cross CPR/AED Group exercise certification from a credible organization Personal training certification from a credible organization Physical Education degree

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