Certified Personal Trainer

Gold's Gym Lowell/Krongaard Group

Certified Personal Trainer

Lorton, VA +1 location
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Employee discounts

    Flexible schedule

    Free uniforms

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Training & development

    Gold’s Gym Personal Trainers provide customized fitness programs to our members while educating and guiding them on proper nutrition, cardiovascular exercise, resistance training, and attaining a healthier lifestyle. Clients sign up with a personal trainer to be motivated, educated, and held accountable while working towards their fitness goals. A personal trainer is a fitness professional possessing the knowledge, skills, and abilities for safe and effective exercise and fitness program design, instruction,, and assistance to reach personal health and fitness goals. This career path has a higher profile than ever before. Gold’s Gym is committed to assisting our dedicated and driven staff members in developing skills and processes that promote growth.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Punctual and prepared for all appointments with clients or staff meetings

    Passionate about fitness and coaching others with purpose while providing excellent customer service

    Ability to motivate others to improve their overall fitness and health

    Desire to help clients reach their health and fitness goals through proper cardiovascular, flexibility, and resistance exercise

    Knowledge of anatomy, functional exercise, essential nutrition, and basic exercise science

    Conducts Fitness Assessments according to GGH protocol

    Educates members on current health and fitness issues and trends

    Exceptionally member service-oriented and possesses outstanding communication skills

    Ability to design exercise programs tailored to the needs of specific clients/goals

    Ability to demonstrate and teach exercises while providing feedback on technique

    Ability to execute individual fitness program design in a safe and effective manner

    Understands the importance of maintaining accurate and current client files

    Dedicated to maintaining personal integrity and personal health and fitness

    Willingness to uphold GGH protocol and policies

    Attends mandatory and optional staff training classes

    Promotes and sells personal training programs and services

    Remains current on certifications and new trends in the industry

    Qualifications:

    Current CPR/AED Certification and basic First Aid knowledge (short grace period is offered)

    Current Personal Trainer Certification

    Accepted Certifications

    NASM Cooper Institute

    ACSM NFPT

    ACE CSCS

    NPTI NSCA

    ISSA PTA Global

    AFAA NESTA

  • Locations
    Lorton, VA • Woodbridge, VA