Athletic Trainer (Group Fitness Trainer)

General Description

Under general supervision of the Fitness/Wellness Director, leads and coordinates individual or group adult and youth fitness/physical training sessions for a specified health and fitness program.

Examples of Work Performed

• Plans, skills and leads exercise/activity sessions in one or more assigned fitness areas, such as low/High impact training, stretching/flexibility, circuit training, general fitness, functional training, and/or specialty for sports specific training.
• Sets up and monitors class equipment, and ensures its return in serviceable and sanitized condition.  3. Advises participants on program and class procedures and policies, as appropriate.
• Distributes handouts and/or class evaluations, if appropriate, and answers questions from participants after each session; assists in performing follow-up and communication with participants, as required.
• Tracks progress of clients; helps maintain client files as appropriate.
• Ensures that safety and injury prevention policies and procedures are adhered to by participants; reports accidents and prepares accident reports, as required.  
• Performs related work as assigned

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED with 1 to 2 years’ experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Associates Degree preferred.
  • One (1) year of related experience may be substituted for one (1) year of education.
• Any or combination of:  Primary Group Fitness, Fitness Trainer, CF L-1, and Personal Trainer Certification.
• Recognized competency in field of instructional expertise/may require discipline-specific certification.

Certificates, Licenses and Registration:

• Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Must be able to be insured by the County’s insurance carrier.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skill in the use of CPR-First Aid procedures.
• Ability to prepare routine progress paperwork.
• Knowledge of fitness training and education methods and techniques in area of specialty.
• Knowledge of exercise principles and technology. Ability to work with or learn the use of a body composition analyzer and software.
• Familiar with Concept 2 and Life Core equipment (Rower-Ski Erg-Air Bike), or must be willing to learn.  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.

Conditions of Employment: 

• CPR-First Aid Certification required within one month of date of hire.
• Working Conditions and Physical Effort:
• Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work.