Personal Trainer

Department Overview

March Wellness & Fitness Center offers health and fitness programs, based in science, that are designed to strengthen and nurture all aspects of your daily life – no matter what your state of health or stage of life – in a safe, supportive and motivating environment.

Our emphasis is on helping you live a full and engaging life. March wellness & fitness center can support you in achieving wellness goals whether they include improving flexibility, managing a chronic illness, training for a marathon, or recovery from surgery. We believe that all of us can change for the better and that change can happen at any time in your life.

Learn more about us by visiting March Wellness

Function/Duties of Position

• Provide personal training services by developing exercise prescriptions and programs for members on a one-on-one basis. Prescribe flexibility, cardiovascular, and strength training exercises to assist members in goal achievement. Maintain member information and tracking. Build a repeat clientele and recruit new clientele.
• Assist in planning, coordination, presentation and promotion of programs, classes, and events. Design and lead special programs as necessary.
• Demonstrate knowledge, ability and implementation of all polices and procedure related to the Fitness operations. Maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Respond to all emergencies.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in exercise science or related health & wellness field.

• Experience providing strength training, cardiovascular, and flexibility training principles and techniques.

• Skill in exercise testing and evaluation of test data.

• Experience in evaluating medications, contraindications and risk factors.

• Hold and maintain a NCCA accredited certification through a national organization such as ACSM, NSCA, NASM, ACE.

• BLS HeartCode or CPR, AED certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong customer service skills.

• Strong leadership abilities.

• Strong organizational skills

• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to communicate to members and staff in a courteous, friendly and professional

• manner.

• Ability to project and promote a healthy image

• Ability to work independently, multi-task, be flexible and meet deadlines.

• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in exercise science or related field.

• Two years of experience in the fitness industry.
• BLS HeartCode and First Aid certification.

Additional Details

This position requires a high level of physical activity, including standing for extended periods of time, demonstrating equipment use, and spotting. Ability to lift a minimum of 80 pounds essential.

Why apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.

All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu