Certified Personal Trainer - Includes 2-3 evening shifts per week and 1 weekend morning shift (Saturday or Sunday)

Wisconsin Athletic Club LLC•Glendale, WI

24d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Personal Trainer encourages, coaches, and educates members about the benefits of regular exercise. The role motivates and inspires clients by setting goals, providing feedback and accountability, and creating enjoyable, effective fitness experiences. It is a front-line position involving regular member interaction, complimentary fitness advice, teaching classes, and helping clean and maintain fitness equipment. The trainer conducts personal training sessions according to WAC standards, supports member attraction and retention, contributes to department goals and events, and follows the club’s operating, team, safety, financial, and fitness procedures. The schedule includes 2–3 evening shifts per week and one weekend morning shift on Saturday or Sunday.

Requirements

An NCCA-accredited personal training certification with a proctored exam completed before employment.
Maintain CPR certification in good standing.

Nice To Haves

Candidates with a degree in a related field, such as Kinesiology or Exercise Science, may obtain the required Personal Training Certification within three months of their hire date.
Commonly accepted certification accreditations include NASM, ACE, NCCPT, NCSF, ACSM, and NSCA.

Responsibilities

Maintain a member-first attitude and help attract and retain members.
Be visible and regularly interact with clients and members; acknowledge members and offer assistance, corrections, or advice when appropriate.
Conduct daily fitness-center walkthroughs to check for safe conditions.
Attend Fitness meetings and Fitness WAC University sessions.
Conduct personal training sessions according to WAC standards and confirm appointments.
Help clean, sanitize, organize, and maintain fitness equipment.
Inform members about fitness-center etiquette and strive to accommodate their requests when possible.
Follow responsibilities assigned by the Fitness Manager and General Manager, department policies and procedures, and maintain regular communication with team members and the Fitness Manager.
Recognize team members’ good work, participate in 90-day reviews and ongoing evaluations, and share ideas for improving the department.
Work scheduled sessions or find a replacement, and inform the Fitness Manager of schedule changes.
Pursue ongoing personal and professional development, share learning with others, and help the team wherever possible.
Maintain CPR certification in good standing; know the Safety Plan and Emergency Action Plan; follow insurance, liability, and incident-report procedures.
Address pool problems promptly to support member and guest safety, and report facility issues or broken equipment to the General Manager and Maintenance department.
Communicate prices and session status ethically, schedule sessions accurately in the member relations management system, and complete individual Fitness payroll by deadlines.
Encourage participation through promotions, contribute to individual and department Fitness goals, and recommend relevant additional services at point of sale.
Coordinate with other departments to promote Personal Training; stay informed about club programs and events and participate to build product knowledge.
Use the Program Process when creating and evaluating Fitness programs and events, and assist with Fitness events such as Super Saturday.
Offer to write Fitness articles for WAC Magazine and promote the club through community organizations and positive social media.
Coordinate with member services to support new members’ transition from sign-up to Fit Sessions; welcome new participants and connect them with other programs and events.
Use the 5-foot rule to greet and engage nearby members, create memorable experiences, and follow up with Fit Session participants and clients to support retention.
Personally participate in the retention program sessions and remain committed to fitness.