Fitness Specialist

Who Are We?

LA Fitness is a privately owned fitness club chain. LA Fitness has hundreds of health clubs and millions of members across US and Canada. In an industry often equated with fad and fashion, LA Fitness has steadily increased its presence by focusing on the one lifelong benefit valued by everyone: good health.

About Us

Founded in Southern California in 1984, LA Fitness continues to seek innovative ways to enhance the physical and emotional well-being of our increasingly diverse membership base. With our wide range of amenities and highly trained staff, we provide fun and effective workout options to family members of all ages and interests.

Position: Personal Training Counselor (PTC)

Do you have a passion for helping people with their health and wellness goals? Can you use those passions to influence others to make positive changes to their lifestyle? We are looking to bring high energy and positive individuals with a background in fitness to join our team as Personal Training Counselors! The mission of the LA Fitness Pro Results Personal Training Department is to take every single LA Fitness member from where they are now in terms of fitness and functional mobility, to where they want to be in the safest, fastest, most enjoyable way possible.

The Top 3 Duties of a PTC are to:

• Perform assessments for and present PT programs to at least 5 prospective new clients/day, with the objective of gaining at least 1 or 2 new clients/day

• Line up and confirm appointments for assessment with new prospects

• Service all existing clients, resolving all client issues and ensuring client loyalty.

What We Expect from You

• To consistently demonstrate a positive attitude and a strong work ethic we will teach you the skills necessary to build a distinguished career, but you must provide the proper foundation.

• Meet all new members, establishing a relationship with them as fitness professionals who will help them achieve their health and fitness goals.

• To always act with integrity and confidence that what we offer is worth far more than what we ask for it.

• To be able to connect with and inspire all types of personalities this applies not only to prospective clients but also to your counterparts on the Fitness staff. The key is learning what each person wants and helping them achieve it.

• To do the work necessary to create at least 5 assessment opportunities for yourself each day, knowing that this will ensure at least one sale/day for a typical PTC.

• To accept that you must average at least $20,000 in Qualified Invoice monthly. You will have two full pay periods to achieve that level.

What You Can Expect from Us

• To be able to advance as high as your performance takes you. The sky’s the limit for those who excel in a professional and ethical manner.

• To be able to steadily increase your income each month through Downline Bonuses as your client base grows.

• To learn Sales skills, Life skills, Negotiating skills, Time management skills, Leadership skills, People skills and Problem-solving skills.

• An opportunity for an ever-changing career, filled with challenge, opportunity, variety, and satisfaction.

Pay & Benefits

• Base hourly

• Commission

• Monthly bonus incentives based on personal performance

• Medical Benefits (after 90 days (about 3 months) of employment)

• Career advancement opportunities

• Complimentary membership

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities
• Commission pay

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Personal training: 1 year (Preferred)
• Sales: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Personal Training Certificate (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Patchogue, NY 11772: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person