Personal Trainer

Active Wellness • New York, NY

11d • $18 - $51 • Onsite

About The Position

The Fitness Specialist/Personal Trainer manages the fitness floor and assists members and guests, including educating them on safe and correct use of cardio and weight-training equipment. The role conducts fitness assessments and orientation appointments, recommends personal training packages, answers fitness and wellness questions, and sells and delivers personal training sessions. The trainer supports members in meeting fitness goals while maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly fitness environment and collaborating with other departments.

Requirements

• National personal training certification(s) required within 90 days of hire, along with modality-specific certifications when required by the role.
• A degree in exercise science or a fitness-related field is required if the applicant does not have a certification.
• Operational knowledge of resistance-training equipment and proper exercise form.
• Knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics, exercises for specific muscle groups, injury prevention, and basic rehabilitation.
• Knowledge of basic movement, posture, and body-composition assessments.
• Ability to calculate target heart rate and basic knowledge of nutrition.
• Detail-oriented, organized, responsive, and committed to customer service.
• Strong verbal communication skills, basic computer skills, ability to multitask, results orientation, and commitment to the fitness industry.
• AED, CPR, and 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 and equipment use.
• 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.
• Collaborate with other departments and develop relationships that encourage member referrals.
• Enforce Active Wellness policies, such as policies on 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.
• Remain 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 Active Wellness site meetings and trainings.
• Handle injury, illness, and security incident reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor.

Benefits

• 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.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
• Health Flexible Spending Account for full-time employees.
• Paid time off for full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed