Head Coach

24 Hour Fitness•Paramus, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Coach will contribute to creating a healthier, happier world by ensuring a smooth fitness experience for both clients and coaches. This role focuses on member retention, client acquisition, and supporting the club's Fitness Coach Team. The Head Coach is expected to embody 24 Hour Fitness's core values, design comprehensive fitness programs for clients, and act as a player-coach to assist in the training, onboarding, and hiring of new Coaches. Approximately 60% of the Head Coach's time will be spent in personal training sessions, with the remaining 40% dedicated to onboarding, training, and supporting Coaches within the club. This is a full-time position requiring a minimum of 30+ hours per week.

Requirements

2-5 years of experience as a Personal Trainer or Fitness Coach.
Holistic fitness program design and consultation experience required.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work 30+ hours weekly and be open to work weekends and holidays as needed to support the needs of the business.
Ability to adjust and operate fitness equipment.
Ability to perform a variety of exercise routines.
Demonstrate excellent customer services skills. Responds professionally to requests and inquiries from guests, members and staff.
High School Diploma or GED required.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator Certifications (AED) received through in person training required.
Degree in a related field or current certification through at least one nationally accredited industry associations.

Nice To Haves

Specialized fitness credentials preferred.
Prior experience as a lead or manager on duty within a fitness organization.

Responsibilities

Design and deliver comprehensive fitness programs based on clients' goals that include appropriate exercise selections, programs that include varied fitness offerings, general nutrition guidelines and teaching a fitness lifestyle.
Help to mentor Coach performance through behavior observation and training and development.
Support in the onboarding and training of new coaches.
Assist the General Manager in interviewing and hiring coaches.
Support and provide input to the GM on Fitness goal setting, scheduling, and coach performance.
Build and generate a strong fitness business through new client acquisition and retention.
Set expectations and hold clients accountable to their comprehensive fitness programs through goal setting, follow up discussions and track progress.
Demonstrate safe and proper exercise techniques to clients.
Arrive on time, prepared and enthusiastic while being attentive for every training appointment and or group session.
Meet minimum productivity expectations servicing clients and group sessions.
Create, maintain, and regularly update progress for each personal training client, following company guidelines.
Assist in member service activities such as fitness seminars, training days, and deliver a positive fitness experience to members and guests through custom coaching sessions.
Deliver on the Service Promise of Clean, Friendly and Well-Maintained Club by racking weights, team cleans and assisting with maintaining a clean and organized club.