PT Personal Trainer

Overview

CENTERS, LLC is a professional management firm specializing in facility, operation, and program management for higher education. CENTERS' management approach is customized for each client yet retains our uniform quality. Our firm unites site staff with a centralized administrative team, each contributing to the firm's goals and client needs. The CENTERS team is innovative, entrepreneurial, trail-blazing, and ambitious for both CENTERS and our clients.

Commitment to the well-being, security, and future of our employees is a priority. View the comprehensive information about the competitive benefits package on our careers page then scroll down to CENTERS Benefits (click link to view).

Responsibilities

Position Summary

The Part-Time Personal Trainer is responsible for providing safe, effective, and individualized fitness instruction to Recreation Center clients. This role supports member wellness by delivering high-quality personal training sessions, maintaining a safe fitness environment, and delivering excellent customer service. The Personal Trainer follows established policies and professional standards to promote client satisfaction, retention, and results.

Essential Duties

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

• Conducts safe, effective, and goal-oriented personal training sessions for clients of varying fitness levels
• Provides exercise instruction, demonstrations, and motivation using proper technique and professional judgment
• Ensures client safety at all times within strength training and cardiovascular areas
• Conducts client consultations, fitness assessments, and program design using approved methods and equipment
• Maintains accurate client documentation, scheduling, and session records using designated software or systems
• Provides quality customer service to all clients and prospective clients in a professional and inclusive manner
• Communicates effectively with supervisors regarding scheduling, client needs, and operational concerns
• Enforces personal training program policies, procedures, and professional standards
• Enforces facility rules and safety procedures and assists during emergencies as needed
• Attends required personal training and departmental staff meetings
• Stays current with applicable fitness trends, standards, and safety practices
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications
• Current nationally recognized personal training certification (NCCA-accredited), such as ACE, NASM, ACSM, NSCA, or equivalent
• Knowledge of standard practices in personal training and recreational fitness
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and supervisors
• Ability to work independently and follow established procedures

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a recreation, collegiate, or community fitness setting
• Demonstrated proficiency with fitness assessments and exercise prescription
• Experience working with diverse populations and varying fitness levels

Compensation will be determined based on years of experience or level of certification.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Work Environment

• Office environment/fitness center environment
• Moderate to loud noise
• Occasional evening or weekend work                            

Physical Demands

• Lifting heavy equipment
• Standing or walking for at least 50% of the work day
• Occasional bending, stooping
• Hearing and talking

Work Schedule

Part-time schedule with hours varying based on client demand and facility needs. Evening and weekend availability may be required

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 employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.