Personal Trainer (NW)

The Edge Fitness Clubs • Norwalk, CT

187d

About The Position

When you work at the Best. Gym. Ever, you join the Best. Team. Ever. You'll walk into our clean and spacious gyms with a smile on your face and a pep in your step because you know you are about to change lives! High-five your team and get ready to move quickly! Combine your passion for fitness and love of people into your career at The Edge Fitness Clubs!

Requirements

• Ability to build relationship with members
• Excellent customer service and promotional skills; energetic, enthusiastic, and motivational
• Ability to resolve conflicts in a professional, tactful manner
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Extensive knowledge of fitness, cardiovascular training, nutrition, and program design
• Knowledge of safe exercise techniques
• Demonstrate exercises and adjust machine weights, free weights, and cardiovascular equipment
• Ability to multi-task and learn quickly
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to operate a computer and Microsoft Office software (Word and Excel)

Nice To Haves

• Four-year degree in exercise science, sports medicine, or other related field preferred
• One-year personal training experience preferred
• Program design experience preferred
• Certified Personal Trainer (minimum of one certification)
• CPR/AED certification
• Obtain one of the core four certifications within 6 months of hire: NASM, ACE, ISSA or NSCA

Responsibilities

• Develop safe, professional, exciting and comprehensive personal training programs to ensure clients are satisfied with their workout program and remain motivated to attain their personal fitness goals
• Monitor and instruct clients during personal training sessions on the safe and effective use of strength training equipment, cardiovascular and flexibility
• Educate members on current health and fitness issues and trends
• Conduct fitness consultations for new clients including pre-participation screening, medical history, lifestyle questionnaire, and goal setting to assess and recommend personal training programs
• Deliver personal training programs based on the client's ability and goals
• Complete and maintain accurate and current client files
• Fulfill member service requirement, up to 30 hours per week -- duties may include fitness assessments, floor service, to include member service calls, educating members and clients in supplements and offer proper solution to attain fitness goals
• Promote and sell Edge Fitness programs, services, and products, to include Edge Strong Classes, Edge Evolve, ES Fit Supplements
• Responsible for achieving or exceeding monthly revenue and session goals
• Develop and maintain a personal training client base
• Complete all administrative requirements associated with each client's fitness plan
• Attend all PT department, 'all club', and one on one meetings
• Complete all assigned Edge Fitness University courses
• Remain current on certifications and new trends in the industry

Benefits

• FREE Gym membership
• Tiered Health Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• 401k enrollment
• Discounts on personal training, apparel, shake bar & Edge Kids
• Reimbursed training certifications
• Company paid Life insurance ($25k), Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fun work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees