Personal Trainers

Job Summary:

Seeking a motivated and knowledgeable personal trainer and fitness instructor to join the DLCCC team. This role includes working directly with clients and members to help them achieve their fitness goals through personalized training programs and leading group fitness classes in a safe, engaging, and effective manner.

Key Duties and Tasks:

• Design and implement customized fitness programs based on individual client goals, fitness level, and health considerations.
• Conduct 1:1 personal training sessions with proper form, technique, and progression.
• Lead group fitness classes (strength training, cardio, HIIT, flexibility, or specialty formats).
• Monitor client progress and adjust programs as needed.
• Provide guidance on exercise technique, injury prevention, and general wellness.
• Build positive relationship with clients and members to encourage retention and motivation.
• Maintain a clean work environment and assist other departments as needed.
• Monitor the fitness areas and assist with cleaning.
• Stay current with fitness trends, best practices and promote DLCCC services to members and guests.
• Exercise judgment in potential conflicts with members; respond to emergency situations as needed.
• Model all DLCCC policies and attend all required trainings/meetings.

Other Requirement(s):

• Assist with setting up and completing equipment orientations.
• Ability to demonstrate exercises and proper technique.
• Capable of lifting and moving fitness equipment 50lb or more.
• Flexible hours based on client demand and class schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends.

Education, Experience, & Skills (Minimum Requirement):

Must by organized, with excellency in written and verbal communication, along with being detail-oriented. Experience in the fitness club, recreation, or wellness field preferred. Must be able to work effectively with people of different backgrounds, effective public speaking skills. Knowledge of fitness and recreation equipment required. Must have proficiency in high-quality customer service, and ability to work independently. Previous experience in personal training or group instruction preferred.

Licensure/Certification Requirement(s):

• Current personal training certification: NASM, ACE, ISSA, or equivalent
• CPR/AED certification

Additional Benefits:

This position may be compensated at an hourly rate and/or per session, depending on experience and certification. CEU reimbursement may be approved up to $180/year. Additional perks for membership, discounted services, and show tickets included.

Learn, grow and play at the Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center! Full fitness, aquatics and recreation facility with a giant, indoor play-land. 8-lane pool, track, courts, classes and a beautiful 800 seat performing arts theatre, conference room and ballroom!