Established in 1990 by law enforcement professionals Amy and Michael S. Walden, CPP, Walden Security is a privately-held, family-owned and operated company, and has grown to become one of the largest and most respected security services firms in the United States. Headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee with over 8,500 employees, Walden Security provides integrated contract security services through physical and virtual guarding to commercial and government clients in all 50 states as well as Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, The U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and The Northern Mariana Islands. Walden Security is also the nation’s largest WBENC-Certified Women’s Business Enterprise specializing in security services, one of the nation’s only security firms with an ISO® 9001:2015 Certified Quality Management System and is a Top 125 Training Apex Award recipient for the last five consecutive years.

We’re a family-owned and operated business, and that’s how we treat our employees: like family — because we know that by taking care of our people, they, in turn, will take better care of our clients.

Right now, we’re seeking inspired, motivated, and customer service-oriented people to add to our team. Walden Security welcomes a diversity of professional backgrounds, and we’ll make sure you have the support and training you need to be successful.

We offer every employee — from executive managers to administrative support to security professionals — unique and generous benefits, as well as opportunities for career growth.

SUMMARY:
The Fitness Trainer develops programs for individuals at various fitness levels, oversees and manages those participates in the program, provides training for safe use of exercise equipment, and assists participants during workouts to promote a lifelong health and fitness program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Create safe and interesting programs for all fitness levels with enthusiasm and support.
Talk with new hire corporate employees about fitness programs and help them choose a fitness routine to fit their lifestyle goals and any physical limitations.
Evaluate participant fitness level and skillset to plan reachable goals.
Monitor participant through strength training and weightlifting.
Counsel and educate participant on diet, nutrition, and exercise.
Chart and track participant progress.
Motivate and encourage participate through positive words while training.
Demonstrate and encourage correct warm-up and stretching techniques to avoid injury.
Maintain a professional instructor-participant relationship.
Suggests programs and activities in other areas that can inspire or assist participants with their personal and social lifestyle goals.
Work assigned schedule; begin and end all sessions on time; clean and disinfect exercise equipment to maintain a clean and sanitized work environment, according to procedures.
Stores facility equipment, furniture, and products to help maintain facility.
Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

COMPETENCY:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Understanding the importance of employment law and compliance, especially regarding employment eligibility, confidentiality, proper maintenance of employee files, and forms management.
Oral Communication - speaks very clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; response well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in various meetings.
Written Communication - writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
Teamwork – balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; offers and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; promotes teamwork; puts the success of team above own interests; capable of building morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Diversity - shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes and complies with a harassment-free environment; fosters the theory of building a diverse workforce and business relationships.
Ethics - treat people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
Organizational Support – follows reporting policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values.
Strategic Thinking - develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization's strengths & weaknesses.
Judgment - displays the willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains the reasoning for decisions; makes timely decisions.
Motivation – consistently sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence.
Planning/Organizing - prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; sets goals and objectives.
Professionalism - approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
Quality - demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; participates in the company quality improvement process.
Quantity - meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner; works quickly.
Adaptability - adapts to changes in the work environment; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Attendance/Punctuality - is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Dependability - follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.Initiative - volunteers readily; undertake self-development activities; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.
Innovation - displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
One year of experience in Personal Training. Current First Aid, CPR/AED certification, and other safety certifications as required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations using the English language. Ability to write reports, internal business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.

COMPUTER SKILLS :perform this job successfully, the HR Intern should possess intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint and should have a working knowledge of Internet programs and other software as required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Personal Training Certification from one or more of the following:
ACE (American Council on Exercise), NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine), ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine), NFPT (National Federation of Personal Trainers), or NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association).

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidate will possess a positive attitude with strong creative ability;
Strong written and verbal skills are required;
Position requires reliable transportation to work every day;
Ability to work in a team environment and to help identify and solve problems.
Strong interpersonal skills to foster positive working relationships with other employees, management and others outside of the company;
Ability to deal with internal and external customers and to ensure compliance with fair employment practices and perform multiple tasks simultaneously in a timely, courteous and professional manner.
Ability to pass a drug screen and criminal background check.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus and ability to see and distinguish basic colors.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Fitness programs may be facilitated inside or outside. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

We offer every employee — from executive managers to administrative support to security professionals — unique and generous benefits, as well as opportunities for career growth.

So if you’re ready to embark on a meaningful career with one of the nation’s most dynamic and fastest growing security companies, apply with Walden Security today.