Personal Trainer
About The Position
The Fitness Specialist/Personal Trainer manages the fitness floor, assists members and guests, and educates members on safe and correct use of cardio and weight-training equipment. The role includes conducting assessments, providing package recommendations, answering fitness and wellness questions, and selling personal training packages. The trainer supports members in reaching their fitness goals, helps maintain a clean and safe fitness floor, collaborates with other departments, and contributes to fitness programs and classes. The position also includes emergency response, routine equipment maintenance, and reporting injuries, illnesses, and security incidents. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
Requirements
- National personal training certification(s) required within 90 days of hire, along with modality-specific certifications as required by the role, if applicable.
- A degree in exercise science or a fitness-related field is required if the candidate does not have a certification.
- Operational knowledge of resistance-training equipment and proper form.
- Knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics, exercises for specific muscle groups, injury prevention, basic rehabilitation, movement and posture assessments, and body-composition assessments.
- Ability to calculate target heart rate.
- Basic nutrition knowledge.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and highly responsive, with a commitment to customer service.
- Strong verbal communication skills.
- Basic computer and customer service skills; results-oriented, able to multitask, and committed to the fitness industry.
- AED/CPR/First Aid certification.
- Proof of citizenship or legal status.
- Ability to take responsibility for the health and safety of others.
- Ability to stand for several hours during a shift and lift 25 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Sell and deliver personal training sessions to clients.
- Schedule and conduct member fitness assessments and orientation appointments.
- Assist members with safe and effective exercise form.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly fitness floor, including racking weights, collecting items, and cleaning equipment.
- Support, teach, and encourage members to meet their fitness goals.
- Work as a team with other departments.
- Develop relationships with members and encourage referrals.
- Enforce Active Wellness policies, including rules concerning cell phone use.
- Attend fitness department and training meetings and continuing education classes to keep certifications current.
- Assist with developing and implementing fitness programs and classes.
- Administer emergency care to members and guests who need assistance.
- Be knowledgeable about programs and activities offered by Active Wellness and promote center services and activities.
- Perform routine equipment maintenance and help keep the center stocked and clean.
- Attend site meetings and trainings.
- Handle injury, illness, and security incident reporting.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by a supervisor.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance (full-time employees).
- Health Flexible Spending Account (full-time employees).
- Paid time off (full-time employees).
- Parking and transit Flexible Spending Accounts.
- 401(k), eligible after one year of service and 1,000 work hours.
- Legal Support Plan.
- Employee Assistance Program and mental health support service.
- Complimentary club membership and discounts on Active products, where applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
