Ridge Club - Personal Trainer

Key Responsibilities of the Personal Trainer:

• Guides members through initial and progressive training in the areas of flexibility, aerobic conditioning and strength training.


• Instructs fitness and aerobic classes each week.


• Teaches proper stretching, strengthening and aerobic exercise.


• Insures proper, up-to-date and safe procedures are used in the teaching of all classes.


• Participates in continuing education seminars and workshops.


• Inspects exercise equipment and areas for cleanliness and safety.  Performs light custodial duties such as wipes down equipment, monitors cleanliness in pool area, spa, fitness center, and locker-rooms.


• Choreographs exercise sequences and aerobic routines for aerobic dance and exercise classes.  Classes may be either indoor, controlled exercise settings, or indoor/outdoor aquatic settings.


• Monitors classes in progress, providing constructive assistance.


• Enforces all rules and regulations in a polite and professional manner.


• Represents the community association’s fitness center at meetings, seminars, and events with the fitness director, or in the absence of the fitness director.


• Assists the fitness director with special events, tournaments, recognition programs, and any outdoor sports related activities


•  Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.


• Performs other duties as required.

• Associate’s degree (AA) in Physical Education or related field; and six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Regular and reliable attendance.


• Experience and exposure with wide variety of exercise equipment, instructional techniques, injury prevention, fitness/wellness counseling, and developing/interpreting personalized fitness/wellness regimens.