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 council members on exercise recommendations based on fitness evaluations as well as members’ needs and goals.
• Conduct a minimum of 25 personal training sessions per week (average) after 120 days of employment.
• Assist in 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.
• Perform a customer service role by assisting members in monitoring their exercise programs, encouraging members to reach their fitness and wellness goals, and handling member concerns and complaints quickly and effectively.
• 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.
• Recommend changes for programming and services in line with current market trends.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Personal Trainers must be able to manage time effectively. Must be able to market personal training and obtain clients. The job calls for an understanding but firm approach to individual clients.

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 CAN-FIT-PRO preferred. Other certifying bodies will be considered. Must have current CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Criminal Check (must be obtained within 60 days of hire).

Working Conditions: The Personal Trainer must be able to physically or verbally demonstrate proper usage of all equipment. May need to work irregular hours in order to accommodate clients’ work schedules.