Personal Trainer - Richmond

Anytime Fitness•Mechanicsville, VA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Personal Trainer, you will help members reach their fitness goals by delivering training sessions, conducting body scans and fitness consultations, and recommending personalized training. The role also involves following a structured sales process, engaging with members and prospects to promote personal training, and supporting revenue goals and member retention. You will deliver pre-designed workouts for groups of 1–15 members, monitor clients to promote proper technique and safe equipment use, and help maintain a clean, welcoming gym. Additional responsibilities include reviewing club performance reports, keeping certifications and industry knowledge current, and participating in meetings and training sessions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Personal Training Certificate is required after hiring; it is preferred, but not required, at the time of hire.
Ability to obtain CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications; these certifications are preferred.
Proficiency in MS Office and ability to learn new software.
Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to lead a team and work as a self-starter.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to travel less than 10% annually.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Sports Medicine, or a health-related field.
Personal Training Certificate at the time of hiring.
CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications.
Sales experience.
Knowledge of multiple PC software packages, including MS Office.

Responsibilities

Follow a structured sales process to drive personal training sales and achieve monthly revenue goals.
Contact members and prospects and follow up to schedule consultations and promote personal training services.
Build relationships with training clients and seek referrals.
Implement local marketing campaigns, create organic social media content, and engage with the community.
Conduct body scans, interpret results, and use them to tailor fitness plans and track progress.
Conduct fitness consultations to understand members’ goals, health histories, and fitness levels, then provide personalized training recommendations.
Follow up with members to support motivation and progress toward their fitness goals.
Deliver pre-designed workouts to groups of 1–15 members in a safe, effective, and engaging manner.
Monitor and assist clients during sessions to ensure proper technique and safe equipment use.
Perform daily and deep cleaning, including sanitizing equipment, dusting surfaces, caring for floors, maintaining restrooms, and managing trash.
Check and maintain equipment and report larger maintenance issues to the appropriate team.
Review and analyze club performance reports to adjust training strategies and identify trends.
Maintain certifications, pursue continuing education, and stay current with industry trends.
Attend weekly and monthly meetings and training sessions.
Lead by example in fostering a supportive, professional atmosphere and providing excellent member service.