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Chautauqua Institution · 2 days ago

Internship Personal Trainer (Chautauqua Health & Fitness Center)/Seasonal Employment

Chautauqua, New York, United States

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$16/hr - $17.50/hr

Chautauqua Institution is a not-for-profit organization focused on dialogue and engagement across various pillars. They are seeking an Internship Personal Trainer to instruct clients, assist with programming, and maintain fitness center operations while providing exceptional customer service.

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Responsibilities

Instruct clients in the proper use of our fitness equipment and provide appropriate program design to achieve client’s goals

Assist with preparation and promotion of fitness center-based programming

Use computer skills to organize administrative duties

Assist with planning of and provide hands-on, day-of help at fitness center events

Promote safety practices and enforce department policies. For example: ensure all weights and accessories are racked after use; serve as a spotter for patrons

Assigned cleaning responsibilities to maintain safety and cleanliness of the fitness center and equipment

Be attentive to and report equipment maintenance issues to Assistant Manager

Address in-person and telephone inquiries and concerns

Provide exceptional customer service and help build relationships

Assist the Assistant Manager in surveying patrons, researching equipment needs and staffing best practices

Requires the ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds and stand for extended periods (3 or more hours)

Qualification

CPR/AED certificationPersonal Trainer certificationPersonal training experienceCustomer serviceOrganizational skills

Required

Valid CPR/AED certification

National Personal Trainer certification

Preferred

Previous personal training experience

Benefits

Complimentary fitness center membership for the duration of their service

Traditional Chautauqua gate pass, free of cost, which provides access to many of our programs at the Amphitheater

$500 referral bonus (less taxes) for active employees referring a new candidate who is hired and remains employed for at least 90-days from the first physical date of work.