Personal Trainer / Fitness Assistant
About The Position
The Personal Trainer is responsible for providing clients with training programs tailored to their individual needs. The role serves members and guests at NorthPointe, a medically integrated health and fitness center managed by Power Wellness Management. The position is part-time, with evening and weekend hours, and pays $15.00 to $22.00 per hour. The trainer leads individual, partner, and small-group sessions for clients with varying fitness levels. They assess clients’ fitness levels, medical histories, and goals to design safe and effective programs, while following specialty certification guidelines and accounting for contraindicated exercises. The role also responds to and schedules training requests, supports the growth of personal training services, maintains certification and continuing education, adheres to scheduled sessions, and follows emergency and safety procedures.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in a health-related, exercise science, kinesiology, or physical education major.
- Nationally recognized NCCA-accredited Personal Trainer certification.
- CPR/AED certification required within 90 days of hire; provided by Power Wellness.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work with members in a positive, service-based manner.
- Ability to multitask and maintain a controlled, professional demeanor.
- Proficient computer skills.
Nice To Haves
- Prior work experience as a Personal Trainer or an internship in the fitness industry.
Responsibilities
- Lead individual, partner, and small-group personal training sessions for members and guests of varying fitness levels.
- Train within the standard guidelines of specialty certifications.
- Understand contraindicated exercises and provide a safe and effective approach to exercise.
- Assess clients’ fitness levels and design training programs that consider their medical histories and fitness goals.
- Respond to and schedule requests for personal training services.
- Suggest new programs that promote and contribute to the growth of personal training services for members and the community.
- Maintain industry certification in good standing and meet continuing education requirements.
- Start and end sessions on time and avoid missed sessions.
- Be flexible and accommodating regarding center hours, work schedules, and appointment scheduling for prospects and members.
- Know emergency and safety procedures and communicate confidently with EMS.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
