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

Wisconsin Athletic Club LLC•Wauwatosa, WI

25d•Onsite

About The Position

The goal of our Personal Training department is to encourage, coach and educate our members on the many benefits of regular exercise. As a Personal Trainer, you are responsible for motivating and inspiring clients by setting goals, providing feedback and accountability and creating enjoyable and effective fitness experiences. This is not a behind the scenes position – you are on the front-line letting your personality shine, connecting with members, offering complimentary advice, teaching classes and helping clean and maintain fitness equipment. You have an incredible opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives.

Requirements

An NCCA accredited Personal Training Certification with a proctored exam completed prior to employment is required.
Candidates with a degree in a related field (e.g., Kinesiology, Exercise Science) have three months from their hire date to obtain a Personal Training Certification.
Maintain good standing for CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

Candidates with a degree in a related field (e.g., Kinesiology, Exercise Science)

Responsibilities

Motivating and inspiring clients by setting goals, providing feedback and accountability and creating enjoyable and effective fitness experiences.
Connecting with members, offering complimentary advice, teaching classes and helping clean and maintain fitness equipment.
Conducting daily walk through of the fitness center to ensure safe conditions.
Attending Fitness meetings and Fitness WAC University sessions.
Conducting personal training sessions according to WAC standards; confirming all appointments.
Helping clean and maintain all fitness equipment.
Keeping members informed of fitness center etiquette; striving to say yes whenever possible.
Following all responsibilities assigned by the Fitness Manager and General Manager.
Being available for regular communication with Team Members and Fitness Manager.
Following all Fitness department policies and procedures.
Catching Team Members doing things right and handing out WAC Bucks.
Participating in 90-day review and ongoing Team Member evaluations.
Communicating innovative ideas and suggestions to improve the department to the Fitness Manager.
Working scheduled sessions or finding a replacement; informing Fitness Manager of any changes.
Pursuing ongoing personal and professional development and sharing what you learn with others.
Following all Team Member policies and procedures.
Being a team player – striving to help out wherever and whenever possible.
Owning and immediately resolving pool problems to ensure member and guest safety.
Maintaining good standing for CPR certification.
Knowing the Safety Plan and Emergency Action Plan.
Following all insurance, liability and incident report procedures.
Regularly cleaning, sanitizing and organizing all equipment.
Reporting facility issues and broken equipment immediately to GM and Maintenance department.
Ethically communicating prices and sessions status with clients.
Accurately scheduling sessions in the member relations management system to ensure correct payroll.
Completing individual Fitness payroll by due dates and times.
Encouraging participation by providing promotions to clients, such as the Buy 100, Get 20 event.
Helping to exceed Fitness goals – both individually and department-wide.
Up-serving or recommending additional services of interest to our members at point-of-sale.
Acting as a liaison between all departments to promote the benefits of Personal Training.
Being aware of all programs, activities and events that are happening in the club.
Signing up for upcoming programs, activities and events to increase WAC product knowledge.
Utilizing the Program Process when creating and evaluating Fitness programs and events.
Assisting in Fitness events, such as Super Saturday.
Offering to write WAC Magazine articles for the Fitness section.
Participating in community organizations and positive social media to actively promote the club.
Working with member services to ensure a smooth transition from sign-up to Fit Sessions.
Welcoming all new participants to the fitness center and connecting them to other programs and events.
Utilizing the 5-foot rule – if you are within 5 feet of a member, engage them with the WAC greeting.
Creating memorable experiences.
Having fun while engaging members on the fitness floor.
Following up regularly with Fit Session participants and clients to ensure retention.
Being personally committed to fitness by actively going through the retention program sessions.