Manager in Training - Personal Training, New York City

Equinox • New York, NY

18d

About The Position

Equinox is seeking an experienced, energetic, creative, and enthusiastic Manager in Training for Personal Training. This non-exempt hourly leadership-development position prepares the employee to step into a Personal Training Manager or Personal Training Programming and Development Manager role through an educational program and hands-on learning. The position reports to the Personal Training Department Manager(s).

The role combines team business accountability with building a personal training client base. The employee will learn management responsibilities, support trainer development, generate sales leads, and provide personalized service to members. The position requires full-time availability, including weekends and holidays, and involves working with fitness equipment and demonstrating exercise techniques.

Requirements

• CPR/AED certification.
• Full-time availability, including weekends and holidays.
• Proven experience building a business and attracting new clientele.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Honesty and personal integrity.
• Passion, ambition, drive, and knowledge regarding the fitness industry.
• Strong time-management, organizational, and follow-up skills.
• Reliability, professionalism, computer literacy, energy, and friendliness.

Nice To Haves

• Current nationally recognized Personal Training certification or a bachelor's or master's degree in the field.
• Multiple continuing education certifications.
• 1–3 years of Personal Training experience.

Responsibilities

• Be accountable for the team's business deliverables by setting targets, following up, and providing feedback and support for progress.
• Build and establish a client base by conducting fitness evaluations (Equifits), orientations, stretching, and personal training sessions.
• Generate Personal Training sales leads, conduct scheduled lead-generation activities, and support trainer development.
• Fast-track through the Equinox Fitness Training Institute (EFTI) training program.
• Complete the Manager in Training (MIT) program.
• Provide members with a high level of personalized attention.
• Maintain knowledge of and/or participate in club services, programs, and products.
• Update and maintain the Personal Training App.
• Instruct members on proper equipment use and exercise techniques, including operating equipment and dynamically moving weights up to 50 pounds.
• Provide members and prospective members with high-quality customer service.
• Adjust and operate fitness equipment.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Attend Personal Training-related meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Benefits.
• Industry-leading commission opportunities for club employees.
• Complimentary Club membership.
• Perks and incentives on products and services, including Personal Training, Pilates, Spa, and Shop.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed