What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Trainer position at The Barefoot Gym?
Company Description The Barefoot Gym is a functional fitness gym located in the heart of Dayton, Ohio, founded by Heather Lyons in 2021. The gym focuses on private, semi-private, and small group training sessions tailored to individual goals and abilities. In addition to in-gym training, The Barefoot Gym offers nutritional coaching and remote programs for clients seeking flexible support. The environment emphasizes personalized instruction, sustainable fitness habits, and a supportive community for people at all fitness levels.
Role Description This is a part-time, on-site Personal Trainer role based in Dayton, OH. The Personal Trainer will design and deliver safe, effective, and engaging workouts for private, semi-private, and small group sessions, with a focus on functional fitness and proper movement patterns. Responsibilities include assessing client needs and goals, creating individualized training plans, demonstrating exercises, monitoring progress, and providing ongoing coaching and motivation. The role also involves integrating basic nutrition guidance within scope of practice, coordinating with gym leadership on program development, maintaining a clean and organized training space, and supporting client retention through excellent customer service.
Qualifications
- Strong skills in Personal Training and Fitness Instruction, including program design and safe coaching techniques.
- Experience with Circuit Training and functional exercise formats to support varied client goals.
- Background in Sports Coaching to guide clients in performance, mobility, and injury prevention.
- Knowledge of Nutrition principles to provide general guidance in alignment with training plans and professional scope.
- Recognized certification in personal training (e.g., NASM, ACE, ACSM, NSCA) or equivalent, with current CPR/AED certification.
- Ability to communicate clearly, adapt coaching style to different fitness levels, and foster an inclusive, encouraging environment.
- Strong organizational skills, reliability in a full-time schedule, and commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Experience in functional fitness, small group training, or boutique gym settings is preferred.