Personal Trainer

Job DetailsJob Location: The Club for Fitness - McKinleyville, CA 95519Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $16.90 - $60.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: None 

Location: The Club For Fitness - McKinleyville, CA

Pay Transparency: $16.90 - $60.00 per hour (DOE; base rate + piece rate for personal training sessions delivered); Minimum rates may vary based on local wage laws. Pay depends on factors including site location, specialty, certifications, work experience, and other business needs.

Role and Responsibilities

The Fitness Specialist/Personal Trainer is responsible for managing the fitness floor, being responsive to members and guests by offering assistance, and educating  members on the safe and correct use of cardio and weight training equipment. This person also performs assessments, provides package prescriptions, answers fitness and wellness related questions, and sells personal training packages.

Specific Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Sell and deliver personal training sessions to clients
Schedule and conduct member fitness assessments and orientation appointments
Assist members in using safe and effective exercise form during their workouts
Maintain a clean, safe and orderly fitness floor, racking weights, picking up towels, water bottles, magazines, cleaning equipment, etc.
Support, teach, and encourage members to meet their fitness goals
Work together as a team with all departments
Develop relationships and encourage member referrals
Enforce Active Wellness policies such as cell phone use, etc.
Attend fitness department and fitness training meetings and continuing education classes to keep certifications current
Assist in development and implementation of new fitness programs/classes
Administer emergency care to members and guests in need of assistance
Work as a TEAM with all other departments
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Other Functions

Be knowledgeable about all programs and activities offered by Active Wellness 
Promote center  services and activities
Perform routine maintenance of equipment
Assist with keeping the center  well stocked and clean
Attend Active Wellness site meetings and trainings
Handle injury and illness and security incident reporting

Qualifications 

Qualifications and Education Requirements

National Personal Training Certification(s) required within 90 days of hire date, as well as modality specific certifications as required by role (if applicable)
Degree in exercise science or fitness related field required in the absence of a certification
Operational knowledge of resistance training equipment and proper form
Knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics
Knowledge of appropriate exercises for specific muscle groups
Knowledge of injury prevention and basic rehabilitation
Knowledge of basic movement and posture assessments and body composition assessments
Ability to calculate target heart rate
Basic knowledge in nutrition
Must be detail oriented, organized and highly responsive with a commitment to customer service
Strong verbal communication skills
Basic computer skills, customer service skills, results oriented, ability to multitask, and commitment to the fitness industry
AED/CPR/First Aid Certified
Proof of citizenship or legal status

Physical and Working Conditions

Ability to take the responsibility for the health and safety of others
Ability to stand for several hours in a same shift; ability to lift 25 lbs
Fitness club environment
Must follow OSHA and Active Wellness safety standards

Benefits

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (Full Time)
Health Flexible Spending Account (Full Time)
Paid Time Off (Full Time)
Parking & Transit Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) (Eligible after 1 year of service + 1000 work hours)
Legal Support Plan
Employee Assistance Program & Mental Health Support Service
Complimentary Club Membership and Discounts on Active Products (where applicable)

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.

Active Wellness LLC is an equal opportunity employer.