Personal Trainer

City of AuroraAurora, CO, US

7 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

JOB LOCATION

Aurora, Colorado 80016-5700

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of : Integrity , Respect, Professionalism , and Customer Service , and we welcome all who share these values to apply.

Why Work for Aurora?

Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
Diverse community
Competitive total compensation package
Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
Light rail station minutes away
On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

This job announcement is for collecting candidate applications for current and future Personal Trainers. Applicants will be contacted only when a position need is identified, and qualifications match the needs of the position. This posting will remain open until a sufficient pool of qualified applicants are obtained; however, it is subject to close at any time without prior notice.

Hourly Rate : $22.00 Hourly

This is classified as VHNE (Variable Hour Non-Benefit Employee), where the selected candidate will work less than 29 hours per week. This position does not provide medical benefits. This position earns sick leave in accordance with the Healthy Families and Workplace Act.

Certified personal trainer available evenings and weekends, to work one-on-one with clients and teach classes. The ideal candidate has experience working with a variety of clients, especially youth fitness.

The city is currently seeking an individual with this same view to perform a variety of tasks that support the Fitness and Wellness program for the city of Aurora including personal training and class instruction of various levels of fitness :

Available for clients, classes, and special events on weeknights and weekends

Develop and lead workouts for a range of clients including individual, small group, and large group settings

Demonstrate a good understanding of physical fitness, exercise science, client safety, exercise instruction and feedback, and general nutrition

Responsible for own choreography and design of exercise class and fitness programs

Effective communication with participants and instructors and available to discuss questions and concerns

Responsible for coordinating directly with clients when scheduling personal training sessions and keeping client forms and sessions up to date.

Set up of equipment and music prior to class, break down equipment following class

Responsible for finding substitutes and notifying the fitness office

Responsible for own time cards

Perform minor first aid and emergency contact if needed

Perform additional duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

Education / Experience :

Equivalent training and experience that will demonstrate required knowledge, abilities and skills.

Knowledge :

Basic knowledge of body mechanics helpful

Skills :

Skill in safe and effective fitness technique instruction and emergency response

Previous experience in youth fitness is a plus but not required

Abilities :

Ability to maintain a safe environment at work site

Licenses, Certifications, or Equipment Required :

Current NCCA accredited Personal Trainer Certification and / or specialty fitness certifications.

Adult CPR / AED / First Aid Certification

This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.

Physical Demands :

Moderate physical work requiring the ability to lift a maximum of 25 pounds; regular walking and standing; regular climbing, bending, kneeling, and crouching; hand / foot / eye coordination to perform and demonstrate appropriate fitness skills; vision to read instructions; hearing and speech communication for communication with employees and citizens.

Work Environment :

Works primarily indoors with exposure to dust, noise, chemicals, water, and other conditions found in a fitness environment.

Essential Personnel :

When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel

Equipment Used :

Operates equipment related to fitness classes and personal training

For Veterans preference : Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.

The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.

Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References :

As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check and drug screening. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.

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