Personal Trainer (FT)

The J•Maryland Heights, MO

30d•$25 - $65•Onsite

About The Position

The Personal Trainer (FT) position is a full-time role focused on developing and administering safe and effective goal-oriented fitness programs. The role involves promoting personal training, fitness programs, and other relevant offerings to members, while also performing fitness evaluations and appointments. A key aspect of the role is actively building a client base to meet revenue goals and establishing strong interpersonal relationships. The Personal Trainer II will also plan, promote, and execute quarterly workshops/events to market value-added services and enhance leadership skills. Special assignments may include conducting seminars, assisting in new programming development, community outreach, and collaborating as a fitness expert for inter-departmental events.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED is required.
Must hold a current, nationally recognized Personal Training certification and/or a degree in a related field (i.e. Sports Medicine, Exercise Physiology, and Biomechanics).
Demonstrated knowledge of a variety of personal training techniques, programs, and principles of physical fitness and exercise technique.
Must be able to work mornings, evenings and weekends.
Trainers must have active listening skills.
Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing.
Demonstrated sales experience and knowledge of the principles of salesmanship.
Must be able to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals.
Trainers should have flexibility of schedule to meet our patrons’ needs: day, evening, and weekend hours.
Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position: bending, lifting weights of at least 50 pounds, squatting, spotting, reaching, standing, walking, and able to demonstrate exercises/techniques to patrons.
All Trainers are required to hold current CPR/AED/First Aid for the Professional Rescuer certifications.

Nice To Haves

Six months prior experience in a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and administer safe and effective goal-oriented fitness programs, which have been approved by the J and/or the approved national fitness certification agencies.
Promote personal training, fitness programs, group exercise, aquatics or other programs pertinent to our member’s needs.
Present the benefits of personal training to all members and demonstrate the value of the program.
Be aware of and able to offer current Fitness specials/promotions and be aware of programs offered across the J.
Perform fitness evaluations and personal training appointments as scheduled or assigned by supervisor.
Confirm appointments with customers; be prompt and prepared.
Call clients and potential clients to schedule and or confirm appointments.
Actively seek to build client book to meet your revenue goals.
Establish personal networks and effective interpersonal relationships.
Champion and promote membership workshop and events.
Plan, promote and execute quarterly workshops/events for members in order to market value added services.
Enhance leadership skillsets by developing and leading events, while creating opportunities to increase personal business.
Conduct monthly seminars for our members.
Assist in development of new programming with niche interest.
Assist in community outreach projects.
Work in collaboration as a fitness expert for inter-departmental events and joint programs.