Personal Trainer

Job purpose

Provide quality personal training to club members and their guests. 

Duties and responsibilities

• Conduct individualized fitness assessments to evaluate clients’ physical condition and track progress over time.
• Design and implement personalized exercise programs that maximize results while incorporating activities that clients enjoy.
• Demonstrate proper exercise techniques and movements to ensure client safety and effectiveness.
• Provide consistent encouragement, motivation, and support to help clients stay committed and reach their fitness objectives.
• Greet members upon arrival and ensure proper sign-in procedures are followed.
• Accurately complete daily documentation for personal training sessions to facilitate timely invoicing and record-keeping.
• Instruct members on proper equipment usage, make necessary adjustments, and respond to questions regarding fitness techniques.
• Monitor equipment condition and promptly report any issues or malfunctions to the Fitness Director.
• Maintain a safe workout environment by removing weights and other hazards from the exercise areas throughout the day.
• Perform health checks such as taking blood pressure readings upon member request.
• Oversee workout and group exercise rooms to identify and address any potential safety concerns.
• Communicate effectively with Fitness Directors and other staff regarding any problems or member needs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Fitness Director.

Qualifications and Experience

Education and/or Experience

• A health- and fitness-focused undergraduate degree with a concentration or coursework in exercise physiology or kinesiology preferred.
• Two years or more of experience as a personal trainer at a fitness franchise or private club.

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations

• Knowledge of fitness equipment required.
• Able to perform fitness assessments and apply rehabilitation techniques.
• Must have First Aid and CPR/AED training.

Licenses and Special Requirements

• Certification from a recognized and accredited programs such as that offered by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), and American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) preferred. CSCS, NSCA-CPT, ACSM-CPT, ACSM-EP preferred.
• First Aid and CPR/AED certification

Working conditions

Must often work in a noisy environment.

Physical requirements

• Must be able to push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stretch, twist or reach, walk, stand, stoop, climb stairs, balance and/or crouch.
• Continuous repetitive motions.
• Physical exertion over long periods of time.
• Regular fitness conditioning.