Personal Training Leader

Life Time, Inc.; Ajax; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully subsidized membership

RRSP with company match

Training and professional development

Paid time off

Job summary

Life Time Inc. in Ajax, Ontario, is seeking a Lead-Personal Training to mentor the Personal Training team, delivering Dynamic Personal Training and coaching to members to help them reach goals. The role will guide trainers toward revenue and session targets, acting as a role model and assisting the General Manager in achieving department financial goals.

A strong focus on member experience is essential. Candidates should have 2+ years of PT experience, CPT, CPR/AED, and excellent communication

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of personal training experience.
• Demonstrated leadership/management abilities.
• Strong communication, sales, program design and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and lead Personal Training department to deliver Dynamic Personal Training and coaching.
• Motivate and coach Trainers to achieve revenue and session goals.
• Align members with appropriate trainer and support escalated issues.
• Support GM in onboarding and performance development of new staff.
• Ensure a high-level member experience on the fitness floor daily.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Sales

Coaching

Program design

Results oriented

Education

High School Diploma

Certified Personal Trainer

CPR and AED Certified

Bachelor's degree in kinesiology (preferred)

Tools

Exerp

Workday

Domo

Job description

Position Summary

The Lead-Personal Training is responsible for providing mentoring and leadership to the Personal Training department as they deliver Dynamic Personal Training and coaching to members to help them achieve their goals. The Lead-Personal Training will serve as a role-model for Personal Training team members, helping them drive their individual businesses, and will assist the General Manager in ensuring the department meets it overall financial targets.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Develops safe, professional, exciting and comprehensive personal training programs.
• Motivates and coaches Personal Trainers to achieve revenue and session goals, ensuring trainers are promoting and selling personal training programs.
• Aligning members with the appropriate personal trainer on the team and supports any escalated member issues when needed.
• Works with the General Manager to scout and interview new team members, ensuring the completion of the 90-day on-boarding process for new performers.
• Ensures members experience an artistry level member experience on the fitness floor daily.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ year of personal training experience
• Demonstrated Leadership / Management Skills
• Demonstrated strong communication, sales, program design, and coaching skills
• Demonstrated strong communication, sales, program design, and coaching skills
• Ability to drive results through others
• Certified Personal Trainer
• CPR and AED Certified

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in kinesiology, sports medicine, or a related field
• Experience in delivery and overall knowledge of virtual training methodology
• Demonstrates success in increasing client acquisition and retention
• Ability to manage multiple fitness professionals to a successful outcome
• Demonstrates expertise in Life Time business applications (Exerp, Workday, Domo, etc.)

Benefits

All team members receive the following benefits while working for Life Time:

• A fully subsidized membership
• Discounts on Life Time products and services
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with company discretionary match
• Training and professional development
• Paid time off where required by law

Full-time Team Members are eligible for additional benefits, including:

• Extended Healthcare coverage
• Life insurance
• Adoption assistance

Pay

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Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.

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