Personal Trainer

World Gym - Niagara Region; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A fitness center located in St. Catharines is seeking a skilled Personal Trainer to build and maintain a client base. The ideal candidate will market personal training services, assist clients with their exercise goals, and provide exceptional customer service. Required qualifications include a minimum of two years education in exercise science and a nationally recognized personal training certification. CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications are also necessary, to be obtained within 60 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar position is required.
• Bachelor's degree in exercise science is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build a client base to contribute to departmental revenues.
• Assist members with exercise recommendations based on evaluations.
• Market and promote personal training to acquire and retain clients.

Skills

Time management

Marketing personal training

Education

Minimum two years education in exercise science

Nationally recognized personal training certification

CPR, First Aid, AED certifications

Job description

Personal Trainer’s Purpose

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 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain a personal commitment to meeting the needs of members and guests.
• Demonstrate correct use of all weight and cardiovascular equipment.
• Conduct client interviews and counsel members on exercise recommendations based on fitness evaluations as well as members’ needs and goals.
• Assist in development and implementation of club 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 members.
• Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Dress professionally, according to the current dress code standards.
• Perform a customer service role by assisting members 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 members and retain existing members.
• Encourage members to take advantage of other club services and programs.
• Recommend changes for programming and services in line with current market trends.
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must be able to manage time effectively.
• Must be able to market personal training and obtain clients.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• 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
• Must have current CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications (must be obtained within 60 days of hire)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to physically or verbally demonstrate proper usage of equipment. While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with arms and hands; and hear or talk. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.