Personal Trainer (Full Time)

Altea; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Personal Trainers who are fitness enthusiasts with a knack for motivating others. This role involves creating personalized training programs and fostering positive client relationships to help members achieve their fitness goals. Ideal candidates will possess a recognized Personal Training Certification and have a strong understanding of health, fitness, and nutrition. Join a dynamic team that values empowerment and offers numerous growth opportunities in a supportive environment. If you're driven and ready to make a difference in the community, this could be your next career move!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Commission opportunities

Group Health Benefits

Complimentary individual membership

Group RRSP options

Employee Stock Option Program

Maternity/Paternity top up

Team Member Perks

Personal Training Education Program

Career-defining growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in personal training is advantageous.
• CPR/First Aid certification required before start date.

Responsibilities

• Conduct personal training sessions ensuring proper technique.
• Prepare and design programs for new clients.
• Maintain accurate records in CRM software.

Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Motivation

Fitness Knowledge

Sales Skills

Education

Post-secondary education in health and fitness

Recognized Personal Training Certification

Additional fitness/nutrition certifications

Tools

Customer Relations Management Software

Job description

Description

The Personal Trainers are fitness and health enthusiasts who are inspired to share their technical knowledge with their clients in an effective, safe, and progressive style. They have a deep understanding of anatomy, physiology, and psychology. They have communication superpowers as they quickly create rapport and prescribe appropriate and effective health and training program solutions to help our members achieve their fitness goals.

They are well versed in the various needs of clients from weight loss, strength and conditioning, injury rehabilitation and overall health and wellness. They maintain a welcoming presence within the club by being friendly and approachable with all members and guests. While with clients, they remain focused, ensure proper posture and technique and are enthusiastic.

These exuberant fitness professionals have technical training in the fitness and health industry and are zealous about promoting health and wellness within the community. They are organized, attentive to detail and motivational. They take pride in identifying their clients’ goals and establishing progressive and personalized programs to help clients achieve their goals.

This job might be for you if you have the following talents & spirit:

1. You’re a Fitness Enthusiast: You live and breathe all things related to fitness and health. You thrive when helping others achieve their fitness goals.
2. You Have the Technical Knowledge: You’ve got the badge to prove your technical knowledge about fitness training/nutrition.
3. You’re a Total Bookworm: You’re a total bookworm when it comes to learning product knowledge and staying current with continuing education.
4. You Have Communication Superpowers: You have customer service superpowers and are a good listener and speaker to help clients understand your recommendations. You’re a people person and can easily cultivate positive client relations and retention.
5. You’re a Competitor: You have a consistent desire to destroy monthly sales targets, and obliterate annual revenue goals. You’ve got a healthy appetite for competition and are always striving to win. You’re also tenacious. Not every customer is going to be a sale. Being able to bounce back if you lose a sale will be key for this job.
6. You’re Motivated & Driven: You’re motivated and driven. You take initiative. You identify opportunities and issues, and proactively act and follow through on work activities to resolve them. You’re going to take ownership of the time you spend with us and truly make a difference.

As a Personal Trainer, a typical day might include the following:

1. Confirming tomorrow’s sessions with clients (email, phone, text etc.)
2. Preparing and designing a program for a new client
3. Completing a demonstration session with a prospective client
4. Meeting with a client to complete renewal documentation
5. Meeting with a client to review food journal, sleep habits, progress of fitness (measurements etc.)
6. Conducting personal training sessions, ensuring proper technique, counting reps, journaling all relevant data
7. Updating and maintaining accurate records in customer relations management software.

To Land This Role You Need To Have:

1. Post-secondary education relating to the health and fitness industry is considered an asset
2. Recognized Personal Training Certification
3. Additional certification relating to fitness, health, and nutrition
4. 1+ years of experience in a personal training role is advantageous
5. Experience in the health and fitness industry preferred
6. CPR/First Aid certification (required to have a minimum of Emergency First Aid and CPR certification) required prior to start date and must be maintained throughout employment. CPR is to be renewed annually.
7. All team members must provide a recent Criminal Background Check prior to commencement of training and/or work.

Perks Of This Position Include:

1. A competitive salary
2. Commission opportunities
3. Group Health Benefits
4. Complimentary individual membership
5. Group RRSP options
6. Employee Stock Option Program
7. Maternity/Paternity top up
8. Team Member Perks
9. Personal Training Education Program
10. Complete training and development package
11. Working alongside great people in a culture that fosters empowerment
12. Career-defining growth and development opportunities.

In your cover letter, please include an explanation of why your experience is specifically relevant to this role at Altea Active. We want to see your personal style - what makes you tick and why you think your next opportunity is with us.

PLEASE NOTE: The purpose of this job advertisement is to provide you with a glimpse into the full responsibilities. It is not a complete explanation of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. We are an equal opportunity employer and believe in treating everyone fairly regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status or any other legally protected factors. We consider all qualified applicants for employment and upon request will provide accommodations to candidates taking part in the selection process.

We thank all who apply; however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.