Manager in Training - Personal Training, New York City

Equinox • New York, NY

17d • $29 - $31

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 candidates to step into a Personal Training Manager or Personal Training Programming and Development Manager role through an educational program and hands-on learning. The role reports to the Personal Training Department Manager(s).

The Manager in Training learns the responsibilities of personal training leadership while developing a client base, supporting trainer development, and helping deliver the team’s business targets. The position requires full-time availability, including weekends and holidays, and includes regular attendance at personal-training-related meetings. Other duties may be assigned as needed to ensure proper department operations.

Requirements

• CPR/AED certification is required.
• 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.
• Reliable, professional, computer literate, energetic, and friendly.

Nice To Haves

• Current nationally recognized Personal Training certification or a bachelor’s or master’s degree in the field (preferred).
• Multiple continuing education certifications (preferred).
• 1–3 years of personal training experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Support accountability 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, complete scheduled lead-generation activities, and support trainer development.
• Complete Equinox’s EFTI (Equinox Fitness Training Institute) training program, with the ability to fast-track through it.
• Complete the Manager in Training 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 and demonstrate proper equipment use and exercise techniques to members, including operating equipment and dynamically moving weights up to 50 pounds.
• Provide members and potential 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, and industry-leading commission opportunities for club employees.
• Complimentary club membership.
• Perks and incentives with 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