Fitness/Performance Trainer (Per Diem/Pool, Day shift)

Posted: Monday, 12 May 2025
Valid Thru: Wednesday, 11 June 2025
Index Requested on: 05/13/2025 01:21:32
Indexed on: 05/13/2025 01:21:32

Location: Miami, FL, 33101, US

Industry: Healthcare
Occupational Category: 29-1000.00 - Healthcare Practitioners and Technicians
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Nicklaus Children's Health System is hiring!

Description:

Job Summary

Conducts fitness assessments, personal training sessions, performance training sessions, and/or sport specific analysis through one-on-one appointments and group appointments.

Job Specific Duties

  • Instructs and demonstrates to pediatric clients the proper use of cardiovascular and strength equipment.
  • Promotes safe technique and form when weight training; emphasizes fitness area policies and conduct.
  • Develops unique and individualized programs that ensure client safety, satisfaction, and enhancement of personal fitness goals.
  • Educates members and demonstrates proper use of equipment and fitness techniques related to strength training, conditioning, injury prevention, and sports medicine.
  • Educates members and/or guests on NCHS policies and procedures.
  • Ensures all equipment is functioning properly and safely by maintaining and cleaning the machines.
  • Evaluates individual's abilities, needs, and physical conditions to develop suitable training program to meet any special requirements. Discusses health and fitness goals.
  • Maintains detailed and accurate records of client information; provides regular weekly appointment schedule.
  • Conducts special pediatric screenings including; ACL, Running, Overhead Athlete, Golf, and Dance screenings. Identifies high risk athletes and implements appropriate program to reduce risk.
  • Properly utilizes motion analysis equipment to implement ACL, Overhead Athlete, and Dance screenings, and tracks results and progress accordingly.
  • Develops and instructs fitness and performance exercise plans for personal and group participants. Assesses and tracks development, reevaluating as necessary.

Responsibilities:

Please review the job description.

Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

Minimum Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in exercise science or other relevant health and wellness profession (OR) Certification as a personal trainer, fitness instructor, or Certified strength and conditioning specialist(CSCS) from a regionally recognized and third party accredited certification organization (i.e., ACE, ACSM, NASM, NSCA)
  • American Heart Association BLS required within 7 days of hire - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
  • Prior experience as a personal trainer or fitness instructor

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • 1-3 years experience as a personal trainer or fitness instructor preferred
  • Able to work during peak hours which may include mornings and evenings
  • Comprehensive understanding of current health and fitness standards and principles
  • Extensive knowledge of health and fitness equipment

Benefits:

Please see the job description for benefits.

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