Personal Trainer - Per Diem in Hatfield

Site: Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc.

Job Summary

The Personal Trainer is responsible for demonstrating competency in exercise prescription and the design and oversight of outpatient exercise programs for all adult and adolescent participants at the Wellness and Sports Performance Center. The Personal Trainer is responsible for competent instruction in both one‑on‑one personal training sessions and group classes for adults and adolescents. This position reports to the Assistant Director, Rehabilitation Services and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in an exercise science or related field, required.
• Current Basic Life Support certification (BLS) from the American Heart Association required.
• Prior experience working with athletes in a sports medicine environment preferred.
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist preferred.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so that others will understand.
• The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
• The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
• The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Monitoring/Assessing performance of self, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Design and implement appropriate exercise programs for individuals with previously identified orthopedic and/or neurologic dysfunction.
• Help develop and refine exercise programs and educational programming for the youth sports population as well as the active adult population in the community.
• Help develop appropriate home exercises for clients to maintain or enhance their performance in their desired sport and/or recreational activity.
• Monitor clients throughout the duration of their session and assess for appropriate response to exercise.
• Modify group classes and curriculum in response to client’s feedback and needs.
• Identify own educational needs. Participate in at least one clinically oriented course a year.
• Demonstrate commitment toward department needs and goals through flexibility in client scheduling, work schedules, and anticipation of department needs.
• Alert appropriate staff for the maintenance of equipment.
• Follow billing and reimbursement procedures; take responsibility for administrative duties such as scheduling and fee collection at point of service as needed.
• Maintain established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, confidentiality, quality improvement program, compliance, safety, infection control, and environmental standards.
• Maintain professional growth and development through attendance at seminars, workshops, conferences or in‑services, professional affiliations, or journals to stay abreast of current trends in field of expertise.
• Meet annual competency and retraining requirements.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Perform other functions/duties as requested.

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

4 West Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$18.78 - $26.80/Hourly

Grade

4

The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums, bonuses, and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. The Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement

1910 Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.