Job Summary:

Our busy, growing gym is in need of a Personal Trainer to take over mentoring and fitness guidance sessions with our clients. The successful applicant will not only be responsible for taking on existing clients based on need, but also for soliciting new business and teaching gym members about the benefits of personal training.

We're looking for a motivated individual with sales experience who can help us establish a competitive edge in our city. Since many of our members are interested in yoga and Pilates, trainers with experience in those areas will receive top priority. Advancement to a managerial position is a possibility.

Personal Trainer responsibilities and duties:

• Perform Fitness Consultations
• Membership & Personal Training Sales
• Perform Personal Training Sessions
• Attend Periodic Staff Meetings
• Manage & Perform Group Classes
• Participate in Social Media, Email, Digital & Direct Marketing
• Prospecting & Office Hours

• Assume the responsibility of training existing clients who are interested in increasing their fitness levels, losing weight and entering competitions
• Provide clients with safe, reasonable exercises that they can perform in the gym as well as at home
• Give clients ample notice if you need to change appointment times and respond quickly to clients who must change their schedules
• Talk to members of the gym about their goals and introduce them to our personal training packages
• Collect payments from your clients and turn them over to our accounting department
• Lead group fitness classes when necessary
• Work out at the gym at least three days per week
• Advise clients about important safety concerns and demonstrate exercises or maneuvers as needed

Personal Trainer qualifications and skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology or related field preferred
• Personal training or group training certification required
• Must have current, valid CPR and First Aid certifications
• 2 years' experience in personal training or group fitness instruction
• Ability to perform exercises and movements as demonstrations for clients
• Sales experience a plus