Personal Trainer Job Description:
Our 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. By definition, 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 for the purpose of reaching personal health and fitness goals. This career path has a much higher profile than ever before and we are committed to assisting our dedicated and driven staff members in the development of their skills and professional growth.
Personal Trainer Expectations and 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, basic nutrition, and basic exercise science
Conducts Fitness Assessments according to Company 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 Company 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
Job Requirements:
Current CPR/AED Certification and basic First Aid knowledge (short grace period is offered)
Current Nationally Recognized Personal Trainer Certification
All trainers are required to have a NASM certification within 6 months of employment
NASM Cooper Institute
ACSM NFPT
ACE CSCS
NPTI NSCA
ISSA PTA Global
AFAA NESTA
NCFS RTS Resistance Training Specialist