Personal Trainer, Midtown Manhattan

As an Equinox personal trainer, your career becomes an empowered lifestyle founded on maximizing both your personal and client performance. Under the guidance of two dedicated managers, you will develop and refine an approach to programming, education, business, and financial planning that ensures your Personal Training career is as unlimited as your passion. Secure a stronger future and help us redefine the science of fitness and the art of living.

About the Company

Equinox Group is a high growth collective of the world's most influential, experiential, and differentiated lifestyle brands. We restlessly seek what is next for maximizing life—and boldly grow the lifestyle brands and experiences that define it. In addition to Equinox, our other brands—SoulCycle and Equinox Hotels—are all recognized for inspiring and motivating members and employees to maximize life. Our portfolio of brands is recognized globally with locations within every major city across the United States in addition to London, Toronto, and Vancouver.

We are passionate about high performance living and we practice what we preach—investing time in our own health and fitness. We believe that everyone has untapped potential within them and it takes a disruptive approach to unleash it. We dream big and don’t settle for the status quo. We sweat the details. We never accept less than 110% to help each other deliver the Equinox experience and enable our members to get great results. We are obsessed with what’s new, what’s now, what’s next. Never following, always leading, and living ahead of the moment in fashion, culture, and consumer behavior. We aren’t just a company; we’re a community vested in each other’s success. We value humility and a team approach at every level of the company.

What Makes Personal Training with Equinox Stand Out

Equinox is proudly recognized as the industry leader in Personal Training expertise, with the first in-house education of its kind through the Equinox Fitness Training Institute (EFTI). For over twenty years, EFTI has elevated our trainers to design comprehensive client fitness programs that are safe, effective, and results-driven. We are dedicated to the professional performance of our team and compensate our trainers for their education time. Equinox offers the highest compensation structure in the industry, with an earning potential of $100K+. In addition, Equinox offers all trainers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and retirement planning options.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain an active client base.
• Manage and maintain an accurate schedule, inclusive of client appointments, meetings, and open availability within our internal scheduling systems.
• Market and sell personal training programs to members and/or clients through phone calls, emails, and in-person interactions.
• Maintain knowledge of all club services, programs, and products.
• Execute fitness assessments, guided workouts, and other complimentary services for members.
• Interact with members to enhance their workouts and overall club experience.
• Create and coach personalized programs for both in-person and virtual clients.
• Maintain an organized and safe fitness floor during shifts and sessions.
• Attend Continuing Education classes to elevate knowledge and qualify for promotions.
• Attend and participate in any required one-on-one or team meetings with management.

Requirements

• Current Personal Training certification or willingness to obtain one through certification reimbursement program.
• Eligibility to begin a higher Tier & pay rate based on previous experience and education (Degree in the field).
• Current CPR/AED certification.
• Certification opportunities available for non-certified applicants.
• Passion, ambition, drive, and knowledge regarding fitness.
• Ability to work in-person during weekdays/weekends.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Basic computer and technology skills.
• Energetic, friendly, punctual, and respectful.

Benefits

• Compensation for time spent in internal education to support your growth as a Personal Trainer and professional.
• Premier facilities with functional training areas, top-of-the-line strength and cardio equipment, and more.
• Access to company discounts with various certifying bodies and countless seminars/workshops for CEU credits.
• Bonus opportunities for eligible trainers such as New Trainer Bonus, Tri Annual Incentive Bonus, Senior Trainer Annual Bonus, and Member Referral Bonus.
• Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k benefits within the first month of employment.
• Pathway to management opportunities via our in-house Manager-In-Training program.
• One of the highest and most competitive compensation plans in the industry with an earning potential of over $100K.
• Complimentary Club membership.
• Perks and incentives with our products and services including Personal Training, Pilates, Spa, and Shop.

Pay

$40.50-$98.00 per session; $17.00 per hour (non-session work); ability to earn additional incentive bonuses.

Culture

Equinox is proudly recognized as the industry leader in Personal Training expertise, with the first in-house education of its kind through the Equinox Fitness Training Institute. Through progressive and continuous effort, our Personal Trainers’ knowledge base will expand through in-club functional workshops, marquee seminars & symposiums, as well as deep industry relationships with university, equipment, and scientific partners worldwide. The PT Department believes in a “promote from within” philosophy. Most of the senior PT Department leadership, both at the national and regional levels, started as personal trainers with Equinox.

Total Rewards

• Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, and FSA, including mental health coverage.
• Retirement planning options, including employer matching 401(k).
• Access to our global network of state-of-the-art facilities.
• Leadership advancement opportunities such as Master Instructor, Assistant Personal Training Manager, or Personal Training Manager.
• Membership discounts on Equinox products and services.
• The highest compensation structure in the industry, with an earning potential of $100K+.
• Over 160 hours of paid education through the Equinox Fitness Training Institute.