Personal Trainer

Pay Transparency: $18 - $50/Hour (Base Rate of Pay Piece Rate for Personal Training Services Delivered); Minimum rates may vary based on local wage laws. Pay depends on factors including site location, specialty, certifications, work experience, and other business needs. 

Role and Responsibilities

The Fitness Specialist/Personal Trainer is responsible for managing the fitness floor, being responsive to members and guests by offering assistance, and educating  members on the safe and correct use of cardio and weight training equipment. This person also performs assessments, provides package prescriptions, answers fitness and wellness related questions, and sells personal training packages.

Specific Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Sell and deliver personal training sessions to clients
• Schedule and conduct member fitness assessments and orientation appointments
• Assist members in using safe and effective exercise form during their workouts
• Maintain a clean, safe and orderly fitness floor, racking weights, picking up towels, water bottles, magazines, cleaning equipment, etc.
• Support, teach, and encourage members to meet their fitness goals
• Work together as a team with all departments
• Develop relationships and encourage member referrals
• Enforce Active Wellness policies such as cell phone use, etc.
• Attend fitness department and fitness training meetings and continuing education classes to keep certifications current
• Assist in development and implementation of new fitness programs/classes
• Administer emergency care to members and guests in need of assistance
• Work as a TEAM with all other departments
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Other Functions

• Be knowledgeable about all programs and activities offered by Active Wellness
• Promote center  services and activities
• Perform routine maintenance of equipment
• Assist with keeping the center  well stocked and clean
• Attend Active Wellness site meetings and trainings
• Handle injury and illness and security incident reporting

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• National Personal Training Certification(s) required within 90 days of hire date, as well as modality specific certifications as required by role (if applicable)
• Degree in exercise science or fitness related field required in the absence of a certification
• Operational knowledge of resistance training equipment and proper form
• Knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics
• Knowledge of appropriate exercises for specific muscle groups
• Knowledge of injury prevention and basic rehabilitation
• Knowledge of basic movement and posture assessments and body composition assessments
• Ability to calculate target heart rate
• Basic knowledge in nutrition
• Must be detail oriented, organized and highly responsive with a commitment to customer service
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Basic computer skills, customer service skills, results oriented, ability to multitask, and commitment to the fitness industry
• AED/CPR/First Aid Certified
• Proof of citizenship or legal status

Physical and Working Conditions

• Ability to take the responsibility for the health and safety of others
• Ability to stand for several hours in a same shift; ability to lift 25 lbs
• Fitness club environment
• Must follow OSHA and Active Wellness safety standards

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.

Active Wellness LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary : $18 - $50