Personal Trainer/Fitness Professional
About The Position
HealthFitness is seeking a dynamic Personal Trainer/Fitness Professional to join the team at our corporate client site in downtown Washington, D.C - easily accessible from the metro . This position is ideal for someone who enjoys being hands-on—whether offering Personal Training, energizing groups through fitness classes, or developing creative fitness programs that inspire lasting change. Commission: Increase your take‑home pay with the potential to earn an additional $400–$800 per month in personal training commissions, on top of your hourly rate! Schedule: 40 hours/week, M-F, Blend of opening, midday and closing shifts between the hours of 5:50a -9p. No weekends! Accessible: via Metro stop nearby. Perks: In addition to a full benefits package, enjoy professional development opportunities, volunteer paid time off, free gym membership to use off shift and much more!
Requirements
- Associate’s degree or higher in a related field (Kinesiology, Exercise Science, etc.) or 2+ years’ fitness and wellness industry experience, along with fitness industry certification(s) from a HealthFitness approved provider.
- OSHA compliant Adult CPR/AED from American Red Cross, American Heart Association, National Safety Council, or American Safety & Health Institute.
- NCCA Accredited Personal Trainer certification from an Industry recognized and HealthFitness approved agency required prior to start date.
- Industry recognized Group Exercise Instructor certification from ACE, AFAA/NASM, ACSM, NCCPT or NETA required within 60-90 days of hire.
- Proficiency in fitness assessment and exercise prescription.
- Strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills including the ability to motivate others.
- Competency in the delivery of HealthFitness and site-specific programs and services.
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including at minimum Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team with enthusiasm, initiative and creativity.
Responsibilities
- Supervises facility; interacts with participants and monitors equipment and participant safety.
- Provides individual and group exercise instruction; educates participants on proper techniques to maximize exercise safety and effectiveness.
- Coordinates and leads a variety of HealthFitness and program-specific health improvement programs & promotions.
- Conducts fitness testing and assessments and advises participants of results; designs individualized programs to meet the participant’s interests, abilities and goals.
- Researches health & fitness educational topics and identifies appropriate participant educational materials; conducts health education seminars/presentations.
- Participates in membership drives to acquire new participants; enrolls new participants and conducts facility, program and equipment orientations.
- Promotes program offerings and conducts outreach activities to increase participation and re-engage inactive participants.
- Other duties as needed/assigned.
Benefits
- full benefits package
- professional development opportunities
- volunteer paid time off
- free gym membership to use off shift
- Medical/Dental/Vision plans including HSA and FSA options
- retirement/401(k) with employer matching program
- certification reimbursement program
- paid new parent leave
- paid Holidays and PTO (starting at 3 weeks for full-time associates)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
