Assistant Personal Training Manager, Nashville

Equinox; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary Club membership

Commission opportunities

Job summary

Equinox is seeking an Assistant Personal Training Manager to lead the PT department with a focus on education, programming, and coach development. You will partner with the Personal Training Manager to drive member experience and business results.

You will manage a team of high-performing coaches, ensure quality interactions, and contribute to monthly action plans, performance reviews, and onboarding. This role demands leadership, sales savvy, and a passion for fitness.

Qualifications

• Current national certification, CPR/AED, First Aid required.
• Exercise Science or Sports Management degree preferred.
• Proven ability to drive revenue with new client growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational excellence for the PT department and coach development.
• Collaborate with Membership Advisors to communicate PT value and sales takeovers.
• Audit sessions and provide timely feedback to coaches.
• Support onboarding, performance management, and retention of staff.
• Foster a culture of education, standards, and client service excellence.

Skills

Sales skills

Leadership

Communication

Team development

Time management

Education

CPR/AED

First Aid

Exercise Science or Sports Management Degree

National certification

Job description

OUR STORY

Equinox Group is a high growth collective of the world's most influential, experiential, and differentiated lifestyle brands. We restlessly seek what is next for maximizing life - and boldly grow the lifestyle brands and experiences that define it. In addition to Equinox, our other brands,

Company Description

Equinox Group is a high growth collective of the world's most influential, experiential, and differentiated lifestyle brands. We restlessly seek what is next for maximizing life - and boldly grow the lifestyle brands and experiences that define it. In addition to Equinox, our other brands, Blink, Pure Yoga, SoulCycle, Equinox Hotels and Equinox Media are all recognized for inspiring and motivating members and employees to maximize life. Our portfolio of brands is recognized globally with locations within every major city across the United States in addition to London, Toronto, and Vancouver.

OUR CODE

We are passionate about high performance living and we practice what we preach – investing time in our own health and fitness. We believe that everyone has untapped potential within them, and it takes a disruptive approach to unleash it. We dream big and don’t settle for the status quo. We sweat the details. We never accept less than 110% to help each other deliver the Equinox experience and enable our members to get great results. We are obsessed with what’s new, what’s now, what’s next. Never following, always leading, living ahead of the moment in fashion, culture and consumer behavior. We aren’t just a company; we’re a community vested in each other’s success. We value humility and a team approach at every level of the company.

If you are a high performing individual who is passionate about winning and inspiring others, then we are excited to discuss career opportunities with you.

Overview

Job Description

The Assistant Personal Training Manager is a leader of operational excellence at the club and upholds the quality of the Equinox experience inclusive of education, programming, and coach development for the PT Department, reporting to the Personal Training Manager. Assistant Personal Training Managers should be goal-oriented, results driven, eager to interact with members, and excited to develop and manage a team of high performing talent while helping to drive the business.

Business Leadership

• Pipeline management includes Equifit (complimentary assessments) & complimentary training session conversion & follow-ups through phone calls and emails documented in our (CRM) system.
• Collaborate with Membership Advisors to provide a clear understanding of the PT value proposition and PT Sales takeovers.
• Perform session audits on both complimentary and paid services and provide timely and constructive feedback
• Support cohesive relationships with Operations by participating in the weekly PT/GM meeting.
• Forge meaningful relationships with key club leaders and identify partnership opportunities to support any key PT initiatives
• Assist with business performance by supporting the monthly action plan
• Hold the team accountable for branded, quality member interactions i.e. Fitness Specialist Hours, Special Events etc.
• Collaborate with Personal Training Manager to craft and execute a meaningful monthly trainers’ forum (meeting)
• Champion Personal Training service standards by engaging with members to seek feedback and identify areas of opportunity to course correct or establish best practices on delivering a category of one member experience

Operational Management

• Maintain PT presentation standards including Bio Boards, Nametags and Uniforms
• Participate in Performance Management of Coaches in partnership with the PTM, Club Management and People and Culture team
• Oversee Equifit administration and communications in all stages of the Equifit process
• Support new Coach onboarding, administration and logistics
• Demonstrate a sharp business acumen, identifying trends and insights to increase profitability
• Support all operational SOPs including administrative duties associated with client outreach and staff accountabilities
• Participate in the pursuit and maintenance of team headcount target through active retention of current coaches and recruitment of prospective coaches

Employee Development

• Lead employees through the coach levels via education and promotion process.
• Skill development of the fitness assessments, Complimentary PT sessions, and results review conversations through coaching, clearance, and feedback
• Ensure compliance and delivery of programming through regular program design reviews with each team member.
• Teach coaches Equifit/CPT closing using Sales Training techniques
• Deliver in club education to support the development needs of the training team and in alignment with EFTI direction i.e. in club workshops
• Lead the quality and developmental components of New Hire onboarding and session fundamentals
• Lead Ramper meetings with coaches to support successful business progression, programming and session delivery
• Ensure efficient and timely trainer coach promotions
• Identify, collaborate, and align on key talent to advance trainer careers
• Where applicable, Host/Participate in weekly Coach X team meetings to discuss upcoming result reviews, assessments, education, culture
• Support Coach X candidate development process

Supporter Of Team Culture

• Participate in the recruitment & interviewing of prospective coaches
• Mentor and develop ramping Coaches
• Support and foster team commitment to ongoing education opportunities to ensure high standards and delivery of quality programming

Essential Functions

Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.

Qualifications

Position Requirements

• Current national certification, CPR/AED, First Aid. Exercise Science or Sports Management Degree preferred.
• Proven ability to drive revenue, including sales skills with specific focus of attracting new clients and retention.
• Desire to grow into a future PT leader, with an interest and passion for developing the PT business
• Proven ability to hire and develop staff through creating accountability and purpose driven goals
• Collaborative leadership and strong desire to interact with members, clients and staff.
• Leadership experience in an educational, fitness or management setting (one year minimum preferred).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated time management and prioritization skills.
• Enthusiastic, passionate and knowledgeable regarding the fitness industry.
• Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.

Additional Information

AS A MEMBER OF THE EQUINOX TEAM YOU WILL RECEIVE

• We offer competitive salary, benefits, and industry leading commission opportunities for club employees
• Complimentary Club membership
• Perks and incentives with our products and services including Personal Training, Pilates, Spa and Shop

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.

Equinox is an equal opportunity employer. For more information regarding our career opportunities, please visit one of our clubs or our website at https://careers.equinox.com/

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Must have a legal right to work in the United States.