Personal Trainer - Galter Life Center

Hourly Pay Range:

$17.05 - $58.05 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

Position: Personal Trainer

Location: Chicago, IL

Part time, 10 weekly hours

Hours: Flexible hours available - based on client availability

Required Travel: None

What you will do:

Provide a safe, effective and personalized fitness experience for each client

Assess the clients’ current fitness status

Determine clear, measurable and realistic goals agreeable to both trainer and client

Design and implement an exercise program considering the basic physiological components of fitness according to ACSM guidelines

Adapt programs as necessitated by changes in client fitness level, health status, goals or preferences

Track client participation and fitness progress

Keep detailed and thorough notes on client response to exercise, health changes, and reports from other health care professionals, etc.

Perform fitness reassessments according to schedule

Perform administrative tasks with accuracy and efficiency

Schedule client sessions, reserve assessment room as needed, arrange for timely payments and maintain accurate session records. Reconcile any discrepancies promptly.

Maintain proper records and reports, keeping them on-site in appropriate storage areas

Attend regular staff meetings and in-services

Uphold professional standards of performance

Build positive relationship with clients, maintaining professional boundaries

Always wear personal training uniform during sessions

Follow established standards of performance and exercise protocols

Maintain national personal training certification and attend continuing education seminars to maintain current knowledge in the health and fitness field

Assume other duties related to the personal training program as need dictates

Provide in-home training when applicable

Provide lectures and seminars for the LifeCenter and the community as needed

Instruct general members/guests in safe, beneficial ways to exercise and use fitness equipment, offering assistance whenever in the facility (even if off-duty).

Serve in Fitness Specialist role when scheduled (required at start of position)

Other Responsibilities

Attain a working knowledge of LifeCenter programs and services

Know, follow and perform emergency procedures when necessary

What you will need:

Education : B.S. or higher degree in a fitness-related field is preferred but not required

Certification : 2 years’ experience as well as a current nationally-recognized, accredited personal training certification required. CPR/AED Certification through the American Heart Association.

Unique or Preferred Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills, general knowledge of exercise and exercise contraindications, knowledge of proper use of exercise equipment and ACSM guidelines. Must be passionate about health, fitness and wellness.

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions)

Incentive pay for select positions

Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development

Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program Savings Plan

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org .

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website ( www.endeavorhealth.org ) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”.

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.

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