What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Trainer/Coach (compensation 20% above industry average) position at Guide Personal Training Company?
Part-Time Personal Trainer
Guide Personal Training Company | Northampton, MA
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Guide Personal Training is in need of a Personal Trainer to join our team. This is an in-person coaching role in a semi-private personal training environment. Our coaches need to be fully committed to having a career in fitness.
We prefer 2 years of experience, however, it is not necessary as we can teach you to be a great coach. What we can’t teach is to be a great teammate, bring a great attitude to work and to share our enthusiasm for helping our community.
Personal Trainers are the lifeblood of our organization, and we’re looking for more amazing team members to help us grow! This is a part-time position with the opportunity to grow as we do.
MAKE SURE YOU ARE COMFORTABLE WITH
- Coaching and multi-tasking in a small group environment.
- Giving and receiving feedback. Feedback is essential for growth and sometimes that means having uncomfortable conversations in order for everyone to reach their potential.
- Putting others first. The members are the stars of the show. We take a back seat to put them on a pedestal.
- Working with the queer community, willing to learn about proper pronouns, and use of gender-neutral language in your coaching.
- Coaching clients between the ages of 60-85, and clients with varying injuries, chronic pain or disabilities.
- Assisting with client administration through technology, including our training app, member management software, email and CRM.
WHY YOU WANT TO WORK WITH US
- Compensation 20% above industry average.
- Room for career advancement based on studio needs and individual performance.
- Coaches have consistent weekly schedules and consistent weekly compensation.
- Guide provides the clients and the programming, our coaches deliver the training and expertise. No need to find your own clients or spend hours programming.
- We are an independently run company. Your voice is heard, valued and encouraged.
- Our team is small, deeply educated, highly empathetic, incredibly experienced and passionate. We share our knowledge and grow from each other.
ABOUT GUIDE
Our thriving studio trains members exclusively in a semi-private environment, meaning small groups of clients (up to 5 people), each working through their own individualized program. We currently offer 11 training hours per day, Monday through Friday, for our 120 members. Other services we offer are: one-on-one stretch therapy, nutrition coaching, inbody composition scans and movement screens. We are independently and locally owned and operated.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
- 2 years of experience working with clients in a personal training setting preferred
- Current certification from a nationally-accredited organization (NASM, ACSM, CrossFit, or equivalent)
- Current CPR and AED certification
- Demonstrated ability to coach in a multi-client or group environment preferred
- Strong communication skills and a professional, positive, client-first attitude
- Commitment to 1-3 consistent training shifts of 5-6 consecutive hours per week. (Tuesdays 1-7 PM, Thursdays 1-7PM, Saturdays 7-11AM)
ROLE EXPECTATIONS
- Deliver semi-private training sessions at a high and consistent standard of quality
- Coach Guide's daily programming to clients
- Conduct client check-ins, goal-setting conversations, and accountability outreach
- Maintain accurate client records in our training app, member management software and CRM
- Help maintain facility cleanliness, equipment, and supply inventory
- Participate in regular meetings and professional development
- Support scheduling coverage during staff absences when available
COMPENSATION
Compensation — Part-Time$35/hr
Gym Membership CompensationOpportunity to grow hours based on studio need and performance
TO APPLY
Please email your resume and cover letter with expression of interest to:
info@guidepersonaltraining.com
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Guide Personal Training Company is an equal opportunity employer. Decisions on hiring and promotion are based only on an individual's ability to perform the job and on the individual's enthusiasm, dependability, and development of skills once hired. Guide Personal Training Company does not discriminate against its employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, veteran status, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable laws.
Pay: $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Gym membership
License/Certification:
- AED Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35