Assistant PT Manager

Club4 Fitness; Slidell (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Club4Fitness in Slidell, LA is seeking an Assistant Personal Training Manager to mentor staff, cover for the PTM, and demonstrate full competency in trainer activities. You will help onboard new personal trainers, coach on client consultations, and assist in driving revenue through personal training packages.

Responsibilities include leading trainings, managing schedule flow, and promoting the brand across social media while supporting PTM in daily operations.

Qualifications

• Certified Personal Trainer with mentoring experience.
• Strong knowledge of physiology, exercise technique, and body mechanics.
• Ability to complete a Strength and Conditioning Assessment.
• Detail- and results-oriented with excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Support PTM by onboarding new staff during the first 30 days.
• Coach trainers on client consultations and scheduling.
• Maintain trainer schedules and assist with revenue through packages.
• Lead staff through campaigns and social media promotions.
• Conduct session quality reviews and monthly reporting.

Skills

Mentoring trainers

Onboard new staff

Client consultations

Sales via PT packages

Social media engagement

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Exercise science degree preferred

ACSM/ACE/NASM/NCSA/NFPT certification

CPR/AED certification

Job description

Assistant Personal Training Manager – Club4Fitness (Slidell, LA 70458)

Position Type: Full‑Time / Part‑Time

Overview

A Club4Fitness Assistant Personal Training Manager supports the Personal Training Manager (PTM) by mentoring new and existing personal trainers, covering for the PTM when unavailable, and demonstrating full competency in all aspects of the trainer role.

Responsibilities

• Assist the PTM by walking new personal training staff through onboarding activities during the first 30 days of employment.
• Help other personal trainers develop a working knowledge of Peak/ABC (or other membership sales systems used at the club).
• Coach personal trainers on effective client consultations; shadow trained trainers to evaluate their proficiency.
• Assist the PTM in instilling fundamental skills related to appointment setting, fitness consultations, and overall prospecting within the department.
• Enforce personal training and C4F policies and procedures, emphasizing cancel/freeze policies.
• Conduct session quality reviews of existing staff.
• Provide training on Trainerize and assist new trainers in learning the system.
• Support social media responsibilities as directed by the PTM.
• Help fill trainer schedules with clients.
• Teach staff to complete monthly trainer business plans and daily/weekly reporting.
• Perform “Floor Hours Activities” (10–15 hours per week) and complete a minimum of 20 consultations per month.
• Act as right‑hand support to the PTM in driving revenue through personal training package sales.
• Maintain a regular personal training schedule while supporting the PTM, including:
  • Deliver fast‑paced, pre‑designed workouts to medium and large client groups.
  • Lead and motivate clients during intense training sessions.
  • Build and maintain a highly engaged member participation base.
  • Practice a lifestyle that mirrors client goals.
  • Ensure participant safety and modify exercises as needed.
  • Attend weekly and monthly fitness meetings; assist in preparing and presenting topics.
  • Handle member concerns when the PTM is unavailable.
  • Maintain member engagement through social media and promote the brand.
  • Be prepared to learn the full scope of the Personal Training Manager role over time.
  • Serve as a fitness leader in the community.

Qualifications

• Certified Personal Trainer with prior experience mentoring other trainers.
• Knowledge of physiology, exercise technique, and body mechanics, including training pregnant women, recovering members, and providing alternatives for various fitness levels.
• Ability to pass a Strength and Conditioning Assessment.
• Detail‑ and results‑oriented, with strong professionalism, organization, and multi‑tasking skills.
• Positive, motivating interpersonal communication.
• Capacity to train all fitness levels.
• High level of social media presence and engagement.
• CPR/AED certification.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, including an outgoing personality and energetic motivation.
• Capable of working autonomously and collaboratively within teams.

Minimum Certifications / Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required; 2‑ or 4‑year degree in exercise science or related field preferred.
• Current fitness certification from an approved provider (ACSM, ACE, NASM, NCSA, AFFA, NFPT, NCCA Certified).
• Current CPR/AED certification.

Reasonable accommodations may be possible to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

• Reading and effective verbal/written communication required; maintain emotional control under pressure.
• Frequent interruptions; climbing, stretching, light lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent use of computer and repetitive hand motions.
• Regulated air temperature and humidity, though may rise during group activities.
• Regular standing, walking, crouching, kneeling, stretching, lifting, and other physical activity.
• Sitting, close reading, and typing required.
• Low to moderate noise level, though may increase in gym facilities.
• Travel may be required.

Hours

Work schedule includes early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and occasional extended hours for events, launches, and club openings. Flexibility to meet client availability is essential.

Reporting

The position reports directly to the Personal Training Manager assigned to the specific Club4Fitness facility.