Personal Trainer

PT Solutions Physical Therapy; Halifax Regional Municipality; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Personal Trainer to join their team. This role focuses on building and maintaining a client base while providing exceptional customer service and promoting fitness programs. As a Personal Trainer, you will conduct assessments, develop tailored exercise plans, and actively market your services to attract new clients. You will play a crucial role in encouraging clients to achieve their fitness goals and represent the firm at community events. If you are dedicated to promoting a healthy lifestyle and have a knack for client engagement, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Minimum two years education in exercise science or related field.
• Nationally recognized personal training certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a client base while promoting personal training services.
• Conduct client interviews and recommend exercise programs.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Customer Service Skills

Marketing Skills

Education

Two years of education in exercise science

Bachelor’s degree in exercise science

Job description

The Personal Trainer’s purpose is to build a client base that contributes to departmental revenues by maintaining an existing client base, marketing programs and services, and utilizing the highest quality of customer service.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Maintain a personal commitment to meeting the needs of clients.
• Demonstrate correct use of all weight and cardiovascular equipment.
• Conduct client interviews and counsel clients on exercise recommendations based on fitness evaluations as well as members’ needs and goals.
• Assist in development and implementation of practice programs and events.
• Participate in all staff related meetings and other required activities.
• Behave as a role model by leading and promoting a healthy lifestyle.
• Maintain a positive attitude at all times when working with clients.
• Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Dress professionally, according to the current dress code standards.
• Perform a customer service role by assisting clients in monitoring their exercise programs, encouraging members to reach their fitness and wellness goals, and handling member concerns and complaints quickly and effectively.
• Actively market and promote personal training to acquire new clients and retain existing clients.
• Encourage clients to take advantage of other services and programs offered by the practice.
• Recommend changes for programming and services in line with current market trends.
• Represent PT Solutions at marketing and promotional events such as health fairs and community races.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Strong interpersonal, oral (includes telephone skills) and written communication skills.
• Must be able to market personal training and obtain clients.
• Good organizational skills and an ability to prioritize to meet deadlines.
• Strong customer service skills.

Required Credentials

• Must have a minimum of two years of education in the field of exercise science or a related field and at least two years experience in a similar position; or a Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or a combination of education and experience.
• Nationally recognized personal training certification from NSCA or ACSM preferred. Other certifying bodies will be considered.
• Must have current CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications (must be obtained within 60 days of hire).

Schedule

• PRN based off client schedule.

Wage

• $20.00 per hour + commission.

Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience, and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position.