The Personal Trainer will provide exercise prescriptions to clients in a friendly and professional manner while ensuring a safe environment. They will supervise clients throughout sessions and maintain a high level of fitness to demonstrate exercises effectively.
Requirements summary
Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and preferably one year of personal training experience. Required certifications include CPR and a national personal training certification upon hire.
Gloucester, Virginia Overview The Personal Trainer will provide members and non-members with an exercise prescription in a friendly, motivating, and professional manner.
Will conduct sessions in a safe environment.
The personal trainer maintains supervision of clients throughout session.
What you will do Trainer is genuinely friendly and concerned for the client's well-being.
He/she interacts positively with clients before, during or after sessions and uses their name when appropriate.
Trainer teaches safe and effective sessions.
The trainer refrains from using contraindicated movements and shows modifications throughout the session.
Trainer is prepared to teach and maintains a level of fitness appropriate to demonstrate exercises.
Trainer maintains current CPR certification and is knowledgeable about emergency response chain.
CBL's are complete.
Instructor maintains national personal training certification.
Trainer is able to handle customer relation issues in a professional manner while not getting personally involved.
The Trainer relays all information to manager or MOD and completes appropriate documentation.
Trainer attends bi-monthly staff meetings.
Qualifications Education High School Diploma or GED, (Preferred) Experience 1 year Personal training experience (Preferred) Licenses and Certifications Certified Auto External Defibrillator (AED) - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required) Personal Fitness Trainer - Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) Upon Hire(Required) or American Course Exercise Personal Trainer (ACE) - American Council on Exercise Upon Hire(Required) or Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT) - National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Upon Hire(Required) or Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) - National Academy of Sports Medicine Upon Hire(Required) or Certified Personal Trainer - International Sports Sciences Association Upon Hire(Required) To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers. If loving your work is important to you, consider a career at Riverside.
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Personal trainer openings in Virginia are often tied to gyms, wellness centers, and fitness facilities that need staff who can coach safely and keep members engaged. This role can be competitive because employers look for a current certification, CPR/AED readiness, and strong communication, while benefits like 401(k), employee discounts, and advancement opportunities may vary by employer. Before applying, confirm your certification details and note that the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, which can save you research time.
