Fitness/Performance Trainer - Pinecrest (Per Diem, Day shift) at Nicklaus Children's Health System in Miami, Florida

Job 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. 

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