Personal Trainer

LOCATION: The Salvation Army - Kroc Center - Phoenix AZ

STATUS: On Call

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Personal Trainer provides personalized attention, professional instruction, and exercise programming to each member and guest to maximize their health, fitness, and wellness goals while providing the highest level of customer service.

The Personal Trainer will have a deep commitment to the mission of The Salvation Army, which will be evident in his or her professional life and the manner in which he or she represents The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in the community. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate or GED.
• Three years’ experience within the fitness industry which includes knowledge of machine weights, free weights and cardio equipment is Certified Instructor (ACE, NASM, ACSM, and NSCA) or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification (may be acquired after employment).
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be accepted.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach with hands and arms on a continuous basis. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must have the ability to operate telephone, a desktop or laptop computer, as well as the ability to access and produce information from a computer, and to understand written information.

MISSION STATEMENT:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.