Personal Trainer

Basic Summary

We are seeking an accomplished and motivated Personal Trainer to join our fitness and wellness department. This role is focused on delivering customized, results-oriented fitness experiences that inspire confidence, promote well-being, and reflected the elevated service standards of our club. The ideal candidate will combine a deep knowledge of exercise science with an engaging, professional presence to create a supportive and energizing environment for every member. This is a 1099 role.

About Fiddler’s Creek

Fiddler’s Creek is an award-winning, private, master-planned community featuring luxury residences and resort-style amenities in a tropical setting. The developer of Fiddler’s Creek is Naples-based Gulf Bay® Group of Companies, one of the largest privately-owned development companies in Florida.

Our Employees And Contractors

Fiddler’s Creek employees have a history of providing service at the highest level and have a sense of responsibility, loyalty, confidentiality, and ethics. Each individual possesses great initiative with a deep understanding of their individual role and a passion for the luxury club and service market.

Position Responsibilities

• Build client base through conducting fitness assessments and demonstrating the value of personal training, including safe and proper exercise techniques.
• Design and implement personalized training programs tailored to members goals, abilities and preferences.
• Motivate and inspire clients to get results through goal setting, frequent follow-up, and re-assessments to show progress.
• Deliver one-on-one and small group sessions with professionalism, motivation and encouragement.
• Build meaningful relationships with members, fostering trust and long-term engagement in their wellness journey.
• Collaborate with fitness and spa team to enhance the overall wellness experience at the club.
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, professionalism, and presentation in all training areas.
• Stay current with fitness trends, continuing education and luxury service practices to continually elevate the member experience.
• Administer member fitness assessments, to include, but not limited to: member interviews, body composition analysis, strength, endurance and flexibility assessments, along with personalized exercise program development and implementation.
• Conduct member orientations, to include, but not limited to: exercise leadership in cardiovascular conditioning, strength training, stretching and recovery guidelines.
• Assist in the maintenance and cleaning of the equipment.
• Attend all scheduled meetings.
• Maintain accurate payroll paperwork.
• Promote Spa services/treatments and Fitness programs.
• Assist in all areas of Spa/Sports Operations as needed.
• Assist other operations with special projects.
  
  

Education/Experience/Other Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Personal Trainer and/or Group Exercise certification from nationally accredited institution (i.e. Cooper, AFAA, ACE, ACSM, NASM etc.).
• Current CPR/AED certification required.
• Provide valid licenses and certification upon hire date.
• Must maintain all required licenses and certifications during employment.
• Provide consistent professional personal training sessions in accordance with fitness protocol and accepted certification practices.
• Design a safe, effective and innovative exercise program personalized to the fitness level of the members/guests.
• Guide members/guests through a series of tests to establish their current fitness level and to set up safe, effective fitness goals for them.
• Introduce members/guests to the cardiovascular and resistance training equipment, explaining how to properly use the equipment and avoid injury while achieving maximum results.
• Incorporate new techniques, methods and developments into the programs.
• Listen effectively and proficient in English.
• Achieve positive guest relations and maximize guest satisfaction by providing accurate, appropriate and immediate responses to all members’/guests’ requests and concerns in a professional manner.
• Work without constant direct supervision.
• Work in a team environment.
• Committed to working rotating shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Attend all team meetings.
• Schedule vacations during the off-season months.
  
  

Physical Demands – Ability To

• Grasp, lift, push/pull, carry or transport up to 50 lbs.
• Push/pull wheeled carts weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Stand for length of scheduled shift.
• Bend, stoop, kneel, and reach with hands and arms.
  
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

All candidates who have received a written offer of employment will be required to undergo a background check and testing for commonly abused controlled substances in accordance with this policy.