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Job Summary:

Provides quality personal training services for the benefit of the participants. The days of work and hours will be dependent on guest’s requests and will vary weekly, including evenings & weekends.    As a secondary role, performs weight room, cardiovascular, circuit area supervisory duties. 

The hiring range for the Fitness Attendant II is $15.16- $18.51 per hour depending on qualifications and experience,

The hiring range for the Personal Trainer position is:

Personal Trainer II: $19.07 - $25.74 depending on qualifications and experience.

Personal Trainer III: $20.97 - $28.32 depending on qualifications and experience.

Personal Trainer IV: $22.66 - $31.73 depending on qualifications and experience.

Position will remain open until filled.

This is a dual role with two separate pay ranges.  The fitness attendant II duties will include 2-4 hours per week.

These are part-time positions working a total of less than 20 hours per week.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Personal Trainer):

• Provide personal training services to participants.
• Obtain informed consent and fitness assessment information from each participant.
• Develop and implement appropriate exercise plans based on guest’s needs.
• Provide hands on assistance to participants.
• Participate in required trainings and safety meetings.
• Handle emergencies according to established procedures.
• Respond to customer calls within 24 hours to set up appointments.
• Keep current on trends and advancements in the area of training utilizing approved educational sources.
• Complete and maintain accurate administrative and record keeping tasks including but not limited to participant medical assessments, written consent forms, written exercise plans, guest evaluations, descriptions for promotional brochures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Fitness Attendant II):

• Enhance the department’s image and accessibility by providing quality front-line supervision of weight, cardiovascular and circuit areas.
• Provide routine observations of fitness areas to provide guest assistance, encourage and facilitate appropriate & safe equipment use, greet guests, and learn guest names.
• Enforce Chilson Recreation Center policies and procedures particularly those applicable to fitness areas.
• Conduct formal fitness orientations including demonstrating use of all fitness equipment.
• Monitor equipment for proper working condition and immediately communicate mechanical concerns.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe & organized fitness area.
• Respond to customer calls within 24 hours to set up appointments.
• Keep current on the trends and advancements in the area of assigned class activity/training utilizing approved educational sources.
• Complete and maintain accurate administrative & record keeping tasks including but not limited to, participant medical assessments, written consent forms, written exercise plans, guest evaluations, descriptions for promotional brochures.
• Attendance at in-service trainings & safety meetings required

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• May be required to cross train in other areas.
• May assist in special events.
• Some personal trainer positions will also be required perform weight room, cardiovascular, circuit area supervisory duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and/or experience:

• High School graduate or GED required.

 Personal Trainer II:

• Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree in exercise science, physical education or related field is preferred. 
• Minimum of 1 month or 30 hours of practical personal training experience working with a variety of clients required.

 Personal Trainer III:

• Bachelor's Degree in exercise science, physical education or related field is preferred.  
• Minimum of 6 months or 50 hours of practical personal training experience working with a variety of clients required.

 Personal Trainer IV:

• Bachelor's Degree in exercise science, physical education or related field preferred.  
• Minimum of 1 year or 150 hours of practical personal training experience working with a variety of clients required. 

Fitness Attendant II:

• Minimum of six (6) months work experience performing similar fitness area supervision/orientation and exercise program development with a high degree of public contact & customer relations in a fast-paced fitness environment required.
• Experience working in recreation center setting with all age groups preferred.

Certifications:

Personal Trainer:

• Current certification from a nationally recognized organization preferred (i.e. ACE, ACSM, NSCA) or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date required. 
• Current CPR & First Aid preferred or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire date required.

Fitness Attendant II:

• Current CPR & First Aid preferred or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire date required.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Proficient knowledge of specific activity, fitness and wellness.
• Strong oral communication and customer service skills.
• Work effectively and diplomatically with diverse groups.
• Handle difficult situations involving participants with patience, good judgment and diplomacy.
• Build and maintain strong participant enrollments.
• Must possess knowledge of fitness and wellness programming.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically with guests, co-workers and facility management team.

Physical Demands and working conditions:

• Frequent light to moderate physical effort that includes frequent standing or walking or maintaining arms and hands in the same position for repetitive tasks. Frequently works with light objects and light hand tools.
• Occasional exposure to hazards that are predictable or well protected against.

City of Loveland job descriptions are designed to describe the general nature and level of work necessary to perform well in the job; they are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, and qualifications. City of Loveland job descriptions may be updated periodically, and additional activities, duties or responsibilities may be assigned by management as deemed appropriate.

With over 300 days of sunshine, and just 30 miles from Rocky Mountain National Park in the heart of northern Colorado, Loveland is an ideal community for anyone to call home.  Known as the Sweetheart City, this vibrant cultural hub is home to nearly 500 sculptures and public art installations, the world-famous Valentine Remail Program, and picturesque views of the Rocky Mountains.  The community is bustling with a thriving arts, brewery, foodie and shopping scene.  Enjoy headliner concert and theatre productions, professional hockey events, endless community recreation and open space opportunities, art and sculpture shows, and several local festivals.  Loveland also boasts an award-winning golf course and an inclusive library and community center. Loveland, Colorado has EVERYTHING YOU LOVE!

In 2020, Loveland was the only Colorado City to win the Governor’s Award for Downtown Excellence, is the top residential recycling City in the state for 4 consecutive years and has been ranked as one of the top places to live, work and raise a family in the U.S. and as one of the Most Idyllic Picturesque towns in America.

Apply today to join more than 800 employees who work to meet the core values of: Accountability & Integrity, Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust, Collaboration, Innovation, Safety, Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness.  The City of Loveland is a diverse and welcoming community organization and our employees enjoy a competitive benefits program, various opportunities for growth and development, and an exceptional work-life balance.

A vibrant community, surrounded by natural beauty, where you belong!

Non Benefit Eligible Benefits Package Includes:

• Retirement – 457 employee funded plan
• Medical Leave – Up to 48 hours accrued. Accrue 1 hour of leave per 30 hours worked

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The City of Loveland provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

 The City of Loveland participates in E-Verify. In accordance with E-Verify requirements, upon your date of hire the City of Loveland will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. E-Verify Notice of Participation. Learn more about your right to work. Visit E-Verify.gov for more information.

 A criminal history background check including a criminal sex offender search will be obtained pre-employment.