PERSONAL TRAINER - PRN

Shift:Monday - Friday Flexible Hours (No weekends/No Holidays)
Department: Mizzou Therapy Services - Forum
Compensation:

* Salary: $23.35.hour

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a dynamic and inspiring Fitness Trainer to join our team and help facilitate healthier outcomes for our clients and patients. The ideal candidate is passionate about fitness and health, with the ability to motivate and coach individuals at all levels, from severely deconditioned clients to high-level athletes. You will thrive in a collaborative environment, working alongside health professionals to provide holistic care and develop creative solutions to overcome limitations from injury or illness. If you are dedicated to helping others achieve their fitness goals and lead healthier lifestyles, we want you on our team. Join us in making a positive impact on our community's health and well-being. Apply today to be a part of our innovative and supportive team!

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. We believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger - to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system - the only in mid-Missouri - is home to multiple hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here, you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions - with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

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DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Trainers will work with a wide range of client/patient capabilities from severely deconditioned to high level athletes of all ages.

Evaluates physical condition and advises, prescribes, and instructs routine and corrective exercises to strengthen muscles.

Recommends specific dietary changes to improve health and performance.

Trainers will routinely collaborate with health professions within MU Health Care and the greater community to ensure holistic care of client/patient.

Creatively and autonomously develop solutions to overcome limitations from injury/illness.

Instruct clients/patients through one-on-one or group settings about exercise activities that improve strength, cardiovascular endurance and flexibility.

Interview clients on personal fitness goals.

Develop exercise programs, tailoring workouts to client/patient needs.

Demonstrate exercise technique and equipment use. Motivate exercisers to return for training sessions at a regular intervals in leading healthy lifestyles.

Coach, motivate, and inspire members at every stage of the fitness journey.

Document prescribed exercise routines and maintain record of performance during training sessions.

Daily updates to client/patient attendance records and payment for services.

May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

Certification in fitness training through one of the following organizations: - American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) - American Council on Exercise (ACE) - International Fitness Professionals Association (IFPA) - National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) - National Council on Strength and Fitness (NCSF) - National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) - National Exercise Trainers Association (NETA) - National Federation of Personal Trainers (NFPT) - National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) - World Instructor Training Schools (WITS)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs. This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.