PT Personal Trainer

CENTERS, LLC; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking management firm specializing in facility operations and personal training. This dynamic role involves coaching clients in a fitness center, ensuring their safety, and providing exceptional service. You will have the opportunity to work with diverse clients, develop personalized training programs, and contribute to a vibrant community focused on health and wellness. If you are passionate about fitness and eager to make a positive impact, this position offers a rewarding environment where your skills will shine and your contributions will be valued.

Qualifications

• Must possess current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.
• Current certification in personal training from recognized organizations required.

Responsibilities

• Coach clients through personal training sessions safely and effectively.
• Provide quality customer service and ensure client safety during sessions.
• Assist with marketing, recruitment, and client retention efforts.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Knowledge of Personal Training Practices

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Education

CPR/AED Certification

First Aid Certification

Certification from ACE, NASM, ACSM, or NSCA

Tools

Fitness Assessment Equipment

Job description

Overview

UAB Urec personal trainers strive to help students, alumni, and employees get educated on smart strategies that work so they can lose weight, tone up, and live life the way they want. UAB personal trainers work inside of the recreation center and work with clients in a 1:1 or small group setting. Personal trainers must have a valid personal training certification to work.

We're managed by CENTERS, LLC, 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. Today, CENTERS provides management services for 14 clients.

Responsibilities

• Safely coach and oversee clients through personal training sessions with programming that aligns with their goals at the Recreation Center.
• Provide quality customer service to all clients and potential clients, regardless of fitness level, appearance, or otherwise.
• Ensure client safety and education throughout the strength and cardio areas.
• Communicate effectively with the supervisor, co-workers, and clients through phone, email, or in person.
• Assist with client retention, sales, marketing, recruitment, etc.
• Be open to mentorship and coaching about the human body, health, fitness, movement through exercise, and the business of personal training.
• Enforce all program policies and procedures as it pertains to the personal training program.
• Enforce all building policies and procedures and assist as needed during emergencies.
• Attend all Personal Training and all-department staff meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.
• Possess current certification in one of the following, examples include, but not limited to: ACE, NASM, ACSM, NSCA; additional NCCA-accredited certifications are often acceptable and will be reviewed for consideration.
• Leadership and supervisory abilities.
• Entrepreneurial or Creative spirit and enthusiasm.
• Excellent organizational, and written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of standard practices in personal training.
• Ability to thrive in an environment that values high expectations, accountability, and balanced lifestyles.

Competencies:

Technical Competencies

• Proficiency with Fitness Assessment Equipment, including but not limited to: Blood Pressure, Height, Weight, Body Fat measurement with calipers, Waist to Hip Ratio, Cardiovascular Testing, Muscular Strength and Endurance Testing, and Flexibility Testing.
• Proficient with Exercise Prescription and developing progressive workouts for clients.

Human Relations:

Internal contacts include staff at all levels. External contacts include external customers and vendors. Contact involves troubleshooting, informing, exchanging information, negotiating, making recommendations, and giving information or instructions.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Work Environment

• Office environment/fitness center environment.
• Moderate to loud noise.
• Evening or weekend work.

Physical Demands

• Lifting heavy equipment.
• Bending, stooping.
• Hearing and talking.

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.