Personal Trainer

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Reports to: Personal Training Director

Job Description

Summary/objective

Personal Trainers are responsible for providing one-on-one instruction and/or assessments as well as working in small group settings to help acac members and guests meet their fitness goals.

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Flexible Schedule
• Provide fitness assessments and health appraisals
• Create, introduce, and monitor exercise programs
• Evaluate individuals' abilities, needs, and physical conditions, and develop suitable training programs to meet any special requirements
• Monitor participants' progress and adapt programs as needed
• Motivate members to adhere to their exercise programs in personal or small group training sessions
• Provide clients with information and resources regarding nutrition, weight control, and lifestyle issues
• Maintain the fitness floor and equipment in a meticulously detailed and functional manner
• Assist or offer suggestions to individuals who are new to exercise
• Demonstrate proper operation of fitness equipment, such as resistance machines, cardio machines, free weights, or fitness assessment devices
• Have a solid understanding of how each piece of exercise machine works and be able to properly make adjustments for individual members
• Be prepared to assist members/guests at all times and seek out opportunities to assist and/or correct exercise form
• Proactively seek out opportunities to build client base and generate increasing revenue
• Redeem series sales sessions within 24 hrs. of conducting sessions

Physical demands

• Must be able to stand, move, walk, and bend for the duration of a shift
• Must have full range of motion in order to properly demonstrate exercises or use of machines
• Must have ability and willingness to work varied shifts including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Required competencies, education, and experience

• High School Diploma required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Must possess and maintain a current NOCA-NCCA accredited organization certification
• Prior experience working in a fitness setting highly desired
• Prior experience with driving sales highly desired
• Superior customer service skills
• Must be friendly and approachable
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Proficient computer skills
• Must be at least 18 years old

Company Expectations

• Read, sign, and abide by the policies included in the Team Member Handbook
• Park in team member designated areas
• Club cleanliness is an all-team responsibility; assist whenever necessary in any area of the club to keep club neat and clean
• Attend mandatory Personal Training meetings
• Assist with Service Days
• Willingness to assist with acac programs, special events, or activities outside your department
• When supervisor or team members calls or emails, promptly return contact
• Exhibit a positive attitude at all times
• Deliver outstanding service to members and guests with friendliness, direct eye contact, a pleasant demeanor at all times

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

acac is an equal opportunity employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.