Athletic Trainer

Under general supervision of the Fitness/Wellness Director, leads and coordinates individual or group adult and youth fitness/physical training sessions for a specified health and fitness program.

Plans, skills and leads exercise/activity sessions in one or more assigned fitness areas, such as low/High impact training, stretching/flexibility, circuit training, general fitness, functional training, and/or specialty for sports specific training.

Sets up and monitors class equipment, and ensures its return in serviceable and sanitized condition.  

 Advises participants on program and class procedures and policies, as appropriate.

Distributes handouts and/or class evaluations, if appropriate, and answers questions from participants after each session; assists in performing follow-up and communication with participants, as required.

Tracks progress of clients; helps maintain client files as appropriate.

Ensures that safety and injury prevention policies and procedures are adhered to by participants; reports accidents and prepares accident reports, as required.  

Performs related work as assigned.

High school diploma or GED with 1 to 2 years’ experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Associates Degree preferred.

Any or combination of:  Primary Group Fitness, Fitness Trainer, CF L-1, and Personal Trainer Certification.

Recognized competency in field of instructional expertise/may require discipline-specific certification.

Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator’s license.

Must be able to be insured by the County’s insurance carrier.

Skill in the use of CPR-First Aid procedures.

Ability to prepare routine progress paperwork.

Knowledge of fitness training and education methods and techniques in area of specialty.

Knowledge of exercise principles and technology. 

Ability to work with or learn the use of a body composition analyzer and software.

Familiar with Concept 2 and Life Core equipment (Rower-Ski Erg-Air Bike), or must be willing to learn.  

Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. 

Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.

Conditions of Employment: 

CPR-First Aid Certification required within one month of date of hire.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

Extensive physical activity. 

Requires strenuous physical work.