Personal Trainer

JOB SUMMARY

The Personal Trainer’s purpose is to build a client base that contributes to departmental revenues by maintaining an existing client base, marketing programs and services, and utilizing the highest quality of customer service.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain a personal commitment to meeting the needs of members and guests
• Demonstrate correct use of all weight and cardiovascular equipment
• Conduct client interviews and Healthy Starts for new members on exercise recommendations based on the Pre Exercise Questionnaire as well as members’ needs and goals
• Fill out your daily activity log by the end of every shift and submit it to the area designated by the Director
• Perform the follow-up calls to members and clients as outlined in the clubs retention program
• Aid in the development and implementation of club programs and events
• Participate in all staff related meetings and other required activities
• Behave as a role model by leading and promoting a healthy lifestyle
• Maintain a positive attitude at all times when working with members
• Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Dress professionally, according to the current dress code standards
• Actively market and promote personal training to acquire new members and retain existing members
• Encourage members to take advantage of other club services and programs
• Clean and police the fitness floor at all times
• Perform routine maintenance as outlined in a daily assigned duties by the Coordinator/Director
• Recommend changes for programming and services in line with current market trends
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must be able to manage time effectively
• Must be able to market personal training and obtain clients
• Knowledge of the fitness industry and good leadership qualities
• Required Education, Certifications And Experience:
  • Must have a minimum of two years of education in the field of exercise science or a related field and at least two years experience in a similar position; or a Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or a combination of education and experience
  • Nationally recognized personal training certification from NSCA or ACSM preferred. Other certifying bodies will be considered
  • Must have current CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications (must be obtained within 60 days of hire)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to physically or verbally demonstrate proper usage of equipment
• While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with arms and hands; and hear or talk
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl