MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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Education
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Experience
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Certifications
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CPR/AED/First Aid
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Personal Trainer I
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High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required
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One (1) year of personal training experience preferred
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Minimum of one nationally accredited personal training certification (NASM, ACE, AFFA preferred) or the ability to obtain a personal training certification within six months of hire
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Ability to obtain CPR, AED and First Aid within three months of hire.
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Personal Trainer II
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High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required
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Three (3) years of personal training experience preferred
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Minimum of one nationally accredited personal training certification (NASM, ACE, AFFA preferred).
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CPR, AED and First Aid certification
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Personal Trainer III
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High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required
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Six (6) years of personal training experience
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CPR, AED and First Aid certification
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Personal Trainer IV
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Bachelor’s degree and/or Master’s Degree in exercise science, kinesiology, exercise physiology or other fitness field.
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Ten (10) years of personal training experience
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CPR, AED, and First Aid certification
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A combination of education, experience, and certifications may be considered.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Knowledge of: To perform this job successfully, an individual must demonstrate exceptional leadership and communication skills and must possess expert knowledge of the principles, practices, trends and methods of recreational fitness and wellness operations and programming in a community setting. Knowledge of guidelines and regulations related to Department, Town, County, State, and Federal policies and procedures also required.
Skills in: Initiative and decision-making; verbal and written communication; supervision, leadership, and interpersonal relationships; basic financial methods of recreational programming; outstanding customer service to a diverse population; administrative functions; time management, meeting deadlines, responding to internal and external requests in a timely manner; the use of standard office equipment, computers, and various software programs; positive and professional working relationships with all Town staff and the community; conflict resolution; handling controversial issues; comprehending instruction, correspondence, and policies and procedures; problem solving; remaining composed in emergency situations and working effectively under stressful circumstances; performing CPR, First Aid, and AED to level of certification.
Physical Factors:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to stand and walk for long amounts of time per shift. The employee may rarely have tasks requiring running or sitting. Tasks require lifting, pushing, and pulling of objects weighing up to 30 pounds. The employee will be required to perform repetitive motion tasks when helping clients and setting up workout areas. Often required to bend over, kneel, and stoop down to the floor. The employee will be required to grasp and reach for exercise equipment for long periods of time. Tasks often include being able to move in all directions with clients while sustaining varying amounts of weight.
Environmental Factors:
Work is performed indoors, in a gym environment. Work will involve communication with clients while performing multiple tasks. Tasks require indoor work with moderate to high noise levels. Tasks require adequate vision to spot incorrect forms in clients.
BENEFITS:
Part-Time employees receive the following benefits:
- Free membership to the Erie Community Center
- Access to the Town's Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Colorado Sick Leave (1 hour of accrued, paid leave per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year)
Eligible part-time employees may participate in the following additional benefits:
- Robust Medical, Dental and Vision plans
- Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Plans
- Employee Discount Program through Benefits Hub
- Employer sponsored wellness program, including employee-based fitness classes
EEOC: The Town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition or privilege of employment. Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment or discrimination based on any of these protected classes. Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct, which has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual’s work performance or creating a severe, intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment. This provision applies to all employees, including directors, supervisors, co-workers, and non-employees such as residents, members of all boards and task force groups, contractors, vendors, consultants, etc.