Fitness Instructor

For more than 141 years, The Los Angeles Athletic Club has remained dedicated to its mission of providing for the body, mind and spirit of its members. Our private club includes state-of-the-art athletic and spa facilities, award-winning restaurants, bars, luxury meeting, conference, and hotel rooms, and an array of social, business, and athletic events.
Come join our team! We have immediate openings for an energetic, outgoing, customer service oriented, and experienced individuals to fill the position of a Part Time Fitness Instructor to provide fitness training by conducting introductory workouts, updating workouts, administering fitness assessments, personalized conditioning, fitness training by appointment, and ensuring safe use of fitness equipment. Addressing customer inquiries in an efficient and friendly manner, providing members and guests with service beyond their expectations, and promoting all other activities, programs, and events in the Athletic Department.
Efficiently Perform the Instructor, Training and Floor Responsibilities

• Evaluate the Fitness floor and ensure all towels, magazines/newspapers are picked up, all weights/bar returned to racks, and floor is clear and in proper condition during prime-time hours.
• Daily review the bulletin board for fitness assessments and complimentary workout appointments.
• Complete tasks in project tray in a timely manner; completing equipment check-list before end of shift.
• Offer suggestions/corrections to members and guests regarding use of fitness equipment.
• When performing a fitness assessment, ensure all forms and waivers have been completed prior to the assessment; check assessments equipment to ensure it is in proper working order.
• Review member/guest assessment results carefully, communicate them clearly to member, ensure members fully understand their results and how they will help in achieving their fitness goals; present the personal training brochure with price of packages for the suggested service relevant to their results.
• Review complimentary yearly exercise program with members periodically; adjust workout every 12 weeks.
• Maintain strong contact with members (phone, postcards) to encourage continued use of fitness facilities.
• Always establish client's health and fitness level, considering predispositions that may affect their training before designing a training program; a fitness assessment must be conducted whenever possible.
• Keep proper training records on each client with relevant information, fitness evaluations, strength, etc.
• Manage floor shifts efficiently; answer concerns, greet customers, and keep socialization to a minimum.
• Maintain information displays properly stocked with department program brochures and price information.
• Follow timekeeping procedures according to Employee Rate Form; follow guidelines on personal training contract; submit daily training session logs and bi-weekly session logs to your supervisor on scheduled due dates.

Efficiently Perform the Member Service Responsibilities

• Warmly greet members with a smile and eye contact when you are walking on the floor.
• Anticipate member's needs and align needs and goals with LAAC programs as appropriate.
• Personalize relationships with members; introduce yourself and always address them by name.
• Whenever appropriate, introduce members to other members or fellow staff.
• Effectively resolve member concerns courteously; take responsibility, apologize, and follow through with resolution.
• Always post a sign on the fitness door when you leave for rest breaks or to train a client.
• When closing, complete maintenance checklist and report any equipment repairs needed.
• Complete procedures specific to scheduled shifts; open, mid-day, and closing tasks efficiently.
• Follow time keeping procedures according to Employee Rate Form
• Follow guidelines on personal training contract
• Submit daily training session logs and bi-weekly session logs to your supervisor on scheduled due dates

Education, Licenses, Certification, and/or Essential Qualifications

• At least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Ideal: Minimum of 1 year experience in elements of personalized fitness instruction and fitness evaluations.
• Ideal: College Degree in Kinesiology, Fitness, or related degree.
• Required: Personal Training Certification from ACSM, NASM, NCSA, ACE
• Required: CPR / First Aid Certification
• Attendance: Reliable attendance; working weekends when needed.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong working knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, cardiovascular and muscular training principles.
• Basic Computer Skills - Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Web, Payroll Timekeeping Systems

Hourly Base Rate $18.86 USD, Class rate would be at a higher rate.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)