Personal Training Intern

Overview

We are seeking a motivated and creative intern to join our team and support wellness initiatives. This role involves conducting regular health check-in calls with drivers on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis, depending on need. The ideal candidate is passionate about employee engagement and eager to develop new programs and ideas that promote well-being. Additionally, the intern will help coordinate and lead activities for associates and their immediate family members, with a focus on supporting personal fitness and overall wellness needs by performing the following:

Responsibilities

·         Performs regular health check-in calls with drivers and associates;

·         Setting up appointment for work-out times with current associates and their immediate family members;

·         Conducting various fitness classes as needed;

·         Gives encouragement to associates in order to motivate them to meet their goals;

·         Provides guidance and direction with individual workouts;

·         Maintains a workout log for each appointment;

·         Provides updated reading material for new fitness trends;

·         Stays current on new fitness trends and possible group classes;

·         Works with the team to come up with numerous fitness challenges and competitions;

·         Helps walk-ins with their questions or training needs;

·         Helps maintain basketball court, cardio equipment, and weight room equipment by performing minor maintenance, cleaning and sanitizing;

·         Writing up a workout plan if requested;

·         Teaching safety and proper form when training someone in the fitness center.

 

Performs related work as required.

Qualifications

Any combination of education, training, and experience providing the following knowledge, skills, and abilities.

 

Knowledge

Basic knowledge of the trucking/transportation industry is desirable.

 

Abilities

Must have a strong work history and flexible schedule with the ability to work early mornings and evenings. Basic computer skills required, including knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.

 

Experience, Education, and Training

High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates must be in the process of becoming a certified personal trainer (see Licensing/Certification section below).

 

Physical Requirements

This position requires demonstration of various fitness techniques. Candidates must be able to perform same movements as the people being trained. Consistent walking, running, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing and stretching required. Candidate must be able to lift and carry 45lbs, pull 15lbs, and push variable weight dependent on body weight (push-ups, etc.).

 

Working Environment

Both indoor and outdoor working environment with varying weather conditions.

 

Licensing/Certification

Already has or is working toward a nationally recognized personal training certification.

(NASM, NSCA, ASCM)

 

Miscellaneous Requirements:

Candidate must be able to pass a job specific post-offer physical prior to beginning employment with Prime, Inc.

 

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

PRIME will provide protective equipment (“PPE”) as necessary to its associates in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.132(a).  PRIME provides safe working conditions that are fully compliant with all applicable OSHA workplace regulations as it respects an associate’s exposure to chemical, mechanical, or other potential workplace hazards or impairing conditions that could compromise the integrity of the associate’s well-being, to include eyes, extremities, face, head, or respiratory system. PRIME associates must fully adhere to all PRIME PPE policies at all times.  Any PRIME associate, who refuses to fully abide by these mandatory PPE policies, and related safety measures, may be subject to the appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including termination.  All required personal protective equipment will be provided by PRIME to each associate at no cost to the associate.

 

Non-Discriminatory Workplace Environment 

Prime strictly abides by all provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”).  Any applicant who is able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation will not, on this basis, be precluded from hire or prohib