PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINERS (MULTIPLE PART-TIME, TEMPORARY VACANCIES)

The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is looking for part-time, temporary, experienced, dependable, and hard-workingPersonal Fitness Trainers to provide quality and highly adaptable fitness programs through educational and engaging sessions. Each program will require curriculum designs to service a wide variety of skills, ages, and fitness levels through educational and fun sessions in a safe environment. Trainers will conduct assessments, cardiovascular building, strength training, core development, balance exercises, and flexibility for each participant.
Specific duties include:

• Instructing safe, comprehensive, and effective exercise sessions;
• Developing class curriculums and course descriptions;
• Inspecting equipment and facility spaces prior to lessons;
• Providing expertise and knowledge in areas of physical health and fitness;
• Managing accurate client workout cards, reports, and paperwork;
• Conducting assessments and other fitness testing protocols;
• Demonstrating effective communication with coworkers, supervisors, and customers; and
• Assisting with Community Recreation programs and other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, team player attitude, and dedication. Effective problem solving, communication skills, and a proven record of experience assessing and applying information to a wide range of diverse individuals of all ages.
Minimum:

• High school diploma/GED;
• 1200 hours of technical experience in personal training or fitness/health related activities; and
• 50 hours must be as an instructor.

* Technical experience may come from variety of sources, such as work experiences, volunteer experiences or formal athletic participation.
Substitution: Each year of post-high school education may substitute for 400 hours of technical experience. However, additional education may not substitute the required Instructors hours.

Desirables: Preference may be given to candidates with experience/credentials in one or more of the following:

• Conducting personal training sessions to diverse clients;
• Working with diverse customers of all ages from youth to seniors; and/or

Certification(s) in one or more any of the following:

• Functional Movement Screen Lv1 and/or Lv2 (FMS)
• Functional Capacity Screen (FCS)
• National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) - Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES), Performance Enhancement Specialist, (PES), or Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) - CPT
• American Council on Exercise - (ACE)
• National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Certified Strength and Conditional Specialist (CSCS)
• NASM-Golf
• NASM-Youth Sports
• Titleist Golf
• DragonDoor Kettlebell Cert
• Strong First-Adaptive Special Needs Fitness Cert
• Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA)

Must possess or obtain Adult and Child CPR/AED and First Aid certifications within 60 days of hire date.
The applicant must possess, or obtain by the time of appointment, a valid Driver License, or access to reliable transportation as staff must be able to get to different sites around the County independently.
A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.

Work Hours: Early morning (7:00am-12:00pm), mid-day (12:00pm-3:30pm), and evening (4:00pm-8:00pm), including some weekends (Saturdays only).
Work Locations: Thomas Jefferson Community Center (3501 S. 2nd Street, Arlington) and/or other possible Arlington community centers.
The official title for the position is Recreation Instructor III.

Please complete each section of the application. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for the completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
NOTE: These positions are "open continuous." Interested applicants are advised to submit their applications as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted on a regular basis. If your application is received later in the recruitment process, it may not be considered. The application process will close when the positions have been filled or received enough qualified applications.
#LI-Onsite Employment Type: Part-Time Temporary (Occasional)