Fitness Coach / Personal trainer

UFC GYM Sherwood•Baton Rouge, LA

3h•Onsite

About The Position

The Fitness Coach is responsible for creating a positive customer experience, providing excellent member service, and delivering private and small-group training. Coaches contribute to revenue goals for Private Training and supplements by conducting training, supporting sales and prospecting activities, and managing client appointments. The position requires working at least one day on the weekend and adhering to the schedule set by the Fitness Manager. The coach promotes UFC Gym’s “Train Different” philosophy and its focus on service, science, and sales. The role involves conducting safe and effective training sessions, maintaining organized training spaces, documenting workouts, and responding professionally to guests, members, and staff. The Fitness Coach reports to the Fitness Manager and may interact with staff and management across club, field, and corporate teams.

Requirements

In-depth knowledge of private training techniques, from assessment through program design.
Ability to adjust and operate fitness equipment.
Knowledge of company policies, practices, procedures, and emergency and safety procedures.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Friendly, enthusiastic, and positive attitude.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Strong customer-service focus and professional communication with guests, members, and staff.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Understanding of basic record-keeping practices.
Computer proficiency, including basic Word and Excel skills.
Ability to work, set up, and execute successful weekends.
Current dotFIT certification or certification in progress.
Current CPR/AED certification or certification in progress.
Certification from an organization recognized by UFC Gym, or certification in progress.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to stand for up to eight hours a day.
Ability to regularly lift heavy weights, squat, bend, reach, and spot.
Ability to frequently lift and/or move 45+ pounds.

Nice To Haves

Four-year degree in a related field recognized by UFC Gym.
One year of related experience.

Responsibilities

Sell and conduct private and small-group training with members.
Assist members and encourage participation in private training.
Administer client programs accurately, including dotFIT, supplements, measurement tracking, and workouts.
Arrive on time and prepared for training appointments.
Support revenue-generating activities such as complimentary workouts, supplement booths, body-fat tables, and workshops.
Meet monthly revenue objectives for training sessions, Personal Training, and supplement sales.
Conduct guest tours and complete sales when needed through the Turn-Over process.
Prospect for clients through Starter Sessions and other prospecting activities.
Schedule and manage client appointments, coordinate session times with clients, and maintain current scheduling records, including changes, cancellations, follow-ups, and rescheduling.
Deliver member service consistent with the company’s service, science, and sales focus and represent UFC Gym’s Train Different philosophy and T.R.A.I.N. values.
Conduct safe and effective private training sessions.
Maintain the organization and presentation of the fitness floor and training spaces.
Respond professionally to requests and inquiries from guests, members, and staff.
Follow policies and procedures for payment transactions and the UFC Gym Employee Handbook.
Document daily workouts for liability in accordance with national certification standards.
Learn and communicate knowledge of club facilities and services.
Follow the schedule set by the Fitness Manager and attend daily one-on-one check-ins and bi-monthly meetings.
Observe meal and rest break periods and clock in and out for all shift times.