Fitness Trainer

About the role

The Fitness Trainer plays a crucial role in creating a safe, effective, and engaging fitness environment for club members and guests. They supervise exercise programs, educate members on proper techniques, and develop personalized fitness plans tailored to individual goals and needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the exercise and fitness areas of the club, supporting members and guests with their exercise and fitness programs.
• Evaluate member/guest fitness needs and provide the appropriate exercise program for meeting those needs, including providing personal instruction if necessary.
• Connect with members regularly and promote fitness activities, such as warm welcomes, magic moments, and fond farewells.
• Maintain current fitness-related certifications, including CPR/AED, and actively seek new education opportunities.
• Ensure daily assignments are effectively completed, maintaining orderly and organized workspaces, and properly stocking and organizing equipment and materials.
• Submit monthly forecasts for expected sessions, Fit Starts, and New Client goals.
• Maintain an up-to-date schedule of availability to ensure accuracy.
• Assist others as needed and take on additional tasks as assigned by management.
• Follow all company, club, and department policies, procedures, and instructions.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and a commitment to excellence in interactions with members, colleagues, and staff.
• Follow safe working practices, ensuring compliance with safety guidelines and encouraging others to do the same.
• Take the initiative in personal and professional growth and maintain any required certifications relevant to your role.
• Address and resolve challenges using available resources, working with regional and corporate teams to support club operations.
• Attend daily briefings and actively engage in required activities to stay informed and contribute to the team’s success.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience as a Fitness Trainer, demonstrating proficiency in developing and leading personalized fitness programs.
• Current personal training certifications: ACSM, NASM, ACE, PTA Global, NFPT, ISSA, CSCS, or NSCA.
• Certification in CPR, First Aid, and AED within the last 6 months.
• Being a certified group exercise instructor with AFAA or ACE.

Preferred

• A college degree in health, fitness, exercise science, or a related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively educate and motivate clients.
• Ability to assess individual fitness levels and develop tailored exercise programs.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, and driving.
• Occasional exposure to temperature changes, dust, fumes, or gases.
• Squatting, kneeling, reaching, grasping, twisting, and bending.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 100 lbs. on occasion.
• Talking, hearing, and seeing.

Work Schedule

• Adherence to attendance requirements as outlined in the weekly schedule.
• Flexibility to work additional hours as needed to meet position deadlines.
• Availability to work on weekends and/or holidays as required.