Part-Time Trainer, Fitness

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-Tomball

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Founded in 1988, Lone Star College-Tomball is the third oldest college in the LSC system. LSC-Tomball offers a wide range of academic and workforce programs and is a leading college in the health sciences. LSC-Tomball is the founding college of the lifePATH® program, a four-year degree for adults with cognitive disabilities. LSC-Tomball enjoys a joint library partnership with Harris County Public Library, and we offer an early college high school with the Tomball Independent School District.

Location address is 30555 Tomball Parkway, Tomball, TX 77375.

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under direct supervision of the Wellness Coordinator, the PT Trainer, Fitness provides group fitness instruction, monitors and educates patrons on fitness and safety, and maintains a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for class participants.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Teaches scheduled classes, beginning and ending on time; provides adequate warm-up, exercises, stretching, and cool down
2. Instructs Wellness Center patrons on effective workout methods; explains proper techniques, demonstrates exercises; and teaches appropriate methods to strengthen specific muscles
3. Prepares appropriate equipment, music, and handouts for each class
4. Assists patrons, answers questions, and maintains a positive exercise experience for members and class participants
5. Keeps management informed of customer and facility needs
6. Ensures that safety standards are met, and the department and facility policies are adhered to
7. Provides CPR and first aid in emergency situations
8. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated working knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology and training principles
• Demonstrated knowledge of group fitness teaching strategies
• Demonstrated ability to incorporate music, tempo, cueing and rhythm as it applies to choreographed class formats
• Demonstrated ability to be professional and motivate class participants
• Demonstrated ability to cooperate and work well with other staff members
• Physical capability to perform frequent standing, sitting, kneeling, squatting, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, twisting, walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching, overhead reaching, lifting and carrying
• Physically capable of performing heavy lifting (50 pounds)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must possess current CPR, AED, first aid certification
• Must possess a current Certified Group Fitness Instructor national certification (ACE, ACSM, AFAA) or equivalent

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate is $27.14