Personal Trainer

JOB SUMMARY

The Personal Trainer provides Members a comprehensive and safe one-on-one or group oriented educational fitness program that will assist them in achieving their health and/or fitness goals.  As a Houstonian Personal Trainer, it is your responsibility to provide a comprehensive educational fitness program that promotes a health and fitness program through realistic goal setting and education while also providing outstanding member service.  Personal trainers must do this by providing members with in-depth information on correct equipment usage and lifestyle management. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Meet with designated Personal Trainer and/or Team Leader to be educated in performing Fitness Assessments using the Inbody or Kinotek systems.
• Maintain client paperwork, including past workouts and health information and uphold Houstonian Fitness Department Standards.
• Accurately record and bill client training sessions for payment purposes.
• Address any client issues with the Houstonian Fitness Director as needed.
• Communicate openly and regularly with assigned Team Leaders and Houstonian Fitness Director to discuss any issues, problems, concerns, etc.
• Attend all mandatory meetings and trainings.
• Maintain and keep all required certifications current through continuing education.
• Take pride in each client, assisting him or her in every way possible.
• Communicate with clients and members professionally and respond to phone calls, voice mails and emails in a timely fashion that demonstrates responsiveness and attentiveness.
• Be punctual to all appointments; in case of emergency communicate with Fitness Staff and clients at your return time.
• Enter in your availability into CSI scheduler so that the Fitness Manager can assign new clients, assessments, and Technogym set-ups.
• Maintain a safe, neat workout environment.  This includes re-racking weights, straightening and re-aligning equipment, re-wrapping cords, hanging handles and ropes, re-racking balls and other fitness equipment, etc.
• Demonstrate the proper technique of how to use cardiovascular and weight machines for members.
• Keep supervisors informed of any repairs that need to be done to the facility or on any of our equipment.
• Scan the QR code on equipment that needs repair or service and inform the Fitness Director of any structural repairs that are needed.
• Other duties or tasks assigned by your supervisors that are related to the Fitness Department or The Houstonian Campus.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Must have a four-year degree.
• Must have at least 1-year personal training experience.
• Continuous improvement.  Continuously thinking of new ideas and new programs.  New program ideas can be proposed to the Fitness Director. 
• Ensuring consistency of service in all areas of the Fitness Department.
• Maintaining working knowledge of basic concepts, trends and current research on nutrition and exercise.
• Finding new innovative ways to increase revenue without losing the high level of continuous customer service.
• Maintaining current certifications and attending ongoing continuing education courses, lectures, tradeshows, and conventions.
• Hours required: Scheduled days and hours vary based on departmental needs. Must be able to work in the evening and/ or weekends occasionally.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, observant, attentive and motivated.
• Personal interest in health, fitness, athletics, working out, nutrition or related field.
• Professional appearance.
• Proactive/self-motivated, seeking ways to improve the fitness facility and services.
• Show interest in fitness industry and staying alert to those changes within the different areas of the industry.
• Extensive knowledge of human anatomy, physiology and kinesiology.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Positive attitude.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Must have a four-year degree.
• Must have at least 1-year personal training experience.
• Continuous improvement.  Continuously thinking of new ideas and new programs.  New program ideas can be proposed to the Fitness Director. 
• Ensuring consistency of service in all areas of the Fitness Department.
• Maintaining working knowledge of basic concepts, trends and current research on nutrition and exercise.
• Finding new innovative ways to increase revenue without losing the high level of continuous customer service.
• Maintaining current certifications and attending ongoing continuing education courses, lectures, tradeshows, and conventions.
• Hours required: Scheduled days and hours vary based on departmental needs. Must be able to work in the evening and/ or weekends occasionally.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, observant, attentive and motivated.
• Personal interest in health, fitness, athletics, working out, nutrition or related field.
• Professional appearance.
• Proactive/self-motivated, seeking ways to improve the fitness facility and services.
• Show interest in fitness industry and staying alert to those changes within the different areas of the industry.
• Extensive knowledge of human anatomy, physiology and kinesiology.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Positive attitude.

Licenses and/or certifications

• ACE, ACSM, NASM, or NSCA Certification for Personal Training
• C.P.R and First Aid certified

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to meet the following minimum physical requirements for at least an eight-hour shift:

• Physical Stamina: Must be able to bend, push, pull and lift 30 pounds on a regular basis.

Must be able to stand for long periods at a time.

• Hearing / Speech: Must be able to effectively engage in one-on-one communication with guests, members, and customers and use a 2-way radio to communicate clearly and accurately with co-workers.
• Vision: Must be able to accurately read instructions, reports, and log sheets.
• Literacy: Must be able to analyze and process written information from a variety of sources and effectively communicate content of reports.
• Chemicals/Agents: Must be able to work safely with chemicals according to SDS sheets and all applicable laws, codes and regulatory requirements.