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Salary Range 0.00 - 0.00 Job Summary Vancouver Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services is looking for enthusiastic candidates that are skilled in working with all ages and abilities in a fitness environment. As a personal trainer, you will represent the City in a capacity of planning, setting goals and monitoring client’s progress. Personal trainers will administer program assessments and equipment orientations under ACSM guidelines and administer a wide variety of exercise programming. Job Details Essential Functions: • Perform client assessment • Evaluate client’s physical needs • Build individualized exercise programs, modify all levels of intensities and motivate in a positive and friendly manner • Track client’s fitness and performance goals • Provide work out sessions which includes cardio, strength training, flexibility and stretching program design • Track client’s fitness and performance goals Qualifications Experience & Education: • At least six months of recent experience working in this field • Experience working in a weight room • A degree in Kinesiology or Sports Science or nationally recognized certification in personal training and/or a college degree in Exercise Science or related field preferred. Required Licenses and/or Certifications: • Possession of, or ability to obtain, valid CPR, First Aid, and AED cards within one month of hire • Possession of, or ability to obtain, a National personal training certification (ACE, AFAA, NETA, ACSM, IDEA within six months of hire. Abilities • Able to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds on a frequent basis. • Work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends. • Excellent communication skills • Ability to guide and motivate clients • Explaining safe and proper use of fitness equipment • Respond quickly and effectively in an emergency situation • Establish and maintain effective work relationships with the public, program participant and other city employees • Interact well with a diverse group of program participants • Read, write and follow instructions • Monitor compliance policies and procedures • Maintain certification through continuing education classes and workshops This position is subject to successful completion of a criminal background check. Job Posting End Date Open Until Filled