Position Title: Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor

Position Duties: Responsible for teaching group fitness classes and activities, being responsive to members and guests by offering physical training assistance, and educating members, offering instruction in exercise and related activities. As a Fitness Trainer, you will also provide personal training, member orientations, create exercise programs for clients, answer fitness- and wellness-related questions with patrons, and market personal training packages to guests and members.

Essential responsibilities:

Provide personal training services to members, residents, and hotel guests.

Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities.

Conduct new member gym orientations.

Provide exceptional and safe fitness classes to guests and members by planning routines, choosing appropriate music, and choosing different movements for each set of muscles, depending on participants’ capabilities and limitations. Will offer alternatives during classes to accommodate different levels of fitness.

Evaluate individuals' abilities, needs, and physical conditions, and develop suitable training programs to meet any special requirements. Monitor participants' progress and adapt programs as needed. Teach proper breathing techniques used during physical exertion. Instruct participants in maintaining exertion levels to maximize benefits from exercise routines.

Plan physical education programs to promote development of participants' physical attributes and social skills.

Demonstrate techniques and form, observe participants, and explain to them corrective measures necessary to improve their skills.

Teach and demonstrate use of training equipment, such as weights.

Conduct therapeutic, recreational, or athletic activities.

Provide students with information and resources regarding nutrition, weight control, and lifestyle issues.

Follow-up with CEO or Director of Operations on all comments, concerns, and suggestions made by members, residents, resort, and day guests.

Ensure that gym, motions studio, and Pilates studio are kept neat and clean at all times by reporting to maintenance staff.

Maintain fitness equipment and report any repairs needed to Director of Operations.

Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations governing sports, recreational activities, and the use of exercise equipment to members and guests.

Minimum Requirements:

Experience Requirements: Professional certification in a related discipline and two (2) years of personal training experience

Skill Requirements:

CPR and First Aid certified.

Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, understanding of the relationship between the structure and function of the human body, understanding of the theory, contraindications and benefits of exercise and nutrition.

Ability to be intuitive and knowledgeable, responding to the specific needs of each guest and member.

Familiarity training pre- and post- natal clients as well as clients with disabilities.

Hours: F/T, 40 hours per week.

Address of Employment: 1006 Washington Street, Calistoga, California 94515

Contact:

Jacquelyn Almond, Co-Owner

Email: jacqi@donavanswellnesssolutions.com