If you are a fitness professional looking for job opportunities in the Upstate, this is a great place to start. If you are not certified and looking for a rewarding career in fitness, look no further. Greenville Technical College has a scientifically based practical education program for the personal trainer. The demand in the current market for a certified personal trainer is very high right now however, the surplus is low. This is great news for anyone looking to start a career as a personal trainer anywhere in the Upstate. Below are just a few fitness organizations that have participated in our externship programs and have opportunities for certified personal trainers. If you have any questions or need some information on how you can become a certified personal trainer, I invite you to come check out the personal trainer career talks held once a month on the Greer Campus or feel free to e-mail your questions to Richard.DeMarco@gvltec.edu or call me directly at 864-848-296:

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YMCA OF GREENVILLE

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Wellness Works Coach

SUPERVISOR: Fitness Director

DEPARTMENT: Health & P.E.

BRANCH: Eastside

General

Function: Under the direction of the Fitness Director and consistent with the Christian Mission of the YMCA of Greenville, the Wellness Works Coach will serve members in the area of health and fitness. Developing members physical training programs and knowledge through personal service. Must be available to work nights and weekends.

Know How: The person in this position must possess either a Bachelor’s Degree in Health/Fitness field or Personal Training certification from the YMCA, ACE, ACSM, AFAA or NSCA. They must also maintain CPR and First Aid certification, have the ability to screen and evaluate the participants and possess good understanding of instruction and know the correct exercise techniques to avoid injury. All of this must be completed within first six months through the YMCA Healthy Lifestyles Principles course.

Principal Activities:

· Work with members in designing and implementing an individualized exercise program.

· Provide fitness evaluations and testing for members.

· Set realistic goals for members.

· Schedule workout session(s) for members.

· Provide continuing support and coaching for members while in the Wellness Works program.

· Update Wellness Works bulletin board and document success stories on a monthly basis.

· Instruct members on proper form and technique of exercise.

· Be a resource for supplying relevant information regarding fitness and health.

· Follow Wellness Works procedures in documenting sessions with members.

· Assist in keeping fitness areas clean and equipment in proper working order.

· Perform support duties as assigned (Make sure all necessary documentation has been provided by the members.)

· Actively pursue ways to incorporate character development and the four core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

Physical Requirements:

By maintaining excellent member service in the fitness and Wellness Works area the coach will help members achieve their personal physical best.

Performance Quest is looking to hire a Certified Personal Trainer to work in their state of the art facility located at 1200 Woodruff Road. Check out their website or call them directly to set up an interview. 864-297-0933

Anytime Fitness is looking for career minded qualified individuals to assist them in expanding their 24 hour "ANYTIME" fitness concepts here in the upstate. They are planning to open a second location on Pelham Road and are looking to staff it now. To get more information about Anytime Fitness or to set up an interview, contact Melissa Brown at: 864-386-2752 or feel free to E-mail her at the address provided below.

Beyond Fitness is a privately contracted personal training company that is located in Peak Fitness. Beyond Fitness is looking to hire certified professionals trainers and has career growth opportunities available. If you are interested in speaking to someone at their Greenville Location, you can contact Lisa Prato. Lisa is the Fitness Director at the Pelham Location and is a recent graduate from Greenville Technical College. 864-281-0777

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