Certified Personal Trainer

Fitness Formula Clubs (FFC); Park Ridge (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading fitness organization recognized as the Best Gym of 2023! As a Personal Trainer, you will inspire and guide clients on their fitness journeys while enjoying a supportive environment that values personal growth. With a focus on professional development and a commitment to excellence, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact in the fitness community. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion. If you're passionate about fitness and ready to elevate your career, this is the place for you!

Benefits

401(k) with company match

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Employee discounts

Complimentary Club Membership

Professional Development Reimbursement

Open Door Policy

Diverse and Inclusive Culture

Employee appreciation programs

Nationwide Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in exercise physiology or related field required.
• CPR and AED certification must be current.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a minimum of 30 work hours in the club each week.
• Conduct personalized workouts for new members within their first 30 days.
• Promote FFC programs and maintain clean fitness environments.

Skills

Personal Training

Customer Service

Fitness Assessment

CPR and AED Certification

Education

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology

Nationally Recognized Personal Trainer Certification

Tools

FFC University Courses

Job description

Benefits:

1. 401(k)
2. Dental insurance
3. Employee discounts
4. Health insurance
5. Opportunity for advancement
6. Training & development
7. Vision insurance
8. Wellness resources

Looking to make your mark with an elite organization in the fitness industry? Look no further as FFC was just named Best Gym of 2023 by the Chicago Reader. Join us as we continue building on our success!

We are looking to hire a full-time Certified Personal Trainer who is ambitious, compassionate, and coachable.

Position: Personal Trainer
Location: FFC Park Ridge
Compensation: 60-day guaranteed stipend for full time Personal Trainers. After first 60 days, hourly standard commission rates range from $38 - $74/paid session (for both part time and full time personal trainers).
Please note: Personal Trainer pay range is based on experience and certifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science degree in exercise physiology or an allied health-related field or one (1) nationally recognized third party accredited personal trainer certification and at least one year of experience.

Trainers possessing only an undergraduate degree in an exercise science-related field must obtain a nationally accredited personal trainer certification within 3 months.

Current CPR and AED certification.

What You'll Do as a Personal Trainer:

1. Maintain and update the weekly schedule of appointments
2. Full Time Personal Trainers - Maintain a minimum of 30 work hours in the club each week including at least 1-weekend shift
3. You are required to work during each month’s closeout; the last three days of each month based on individual and/or department budgeted goals
4. Provide a clean, safe, and healthy environment for members, guests, and co-workers
5. Help retain and attain new members through club promotion and customer service excellence
6. Conduct New Join Services for all new members within their first 30 days from the join date. All members are to receive a personalized workout upon completion of the integration sessions
7. Assist members with specific concerns on the fitness floor including spotting them during exercise sessions
8. Promote all FFC programs through relationship building with members on the floor uncovering their interests and matching them to FFC offerings
9. Provide and monitor quality exercise recommendations for individual clients, ensuring the attainment of their specific goals
10. Attend all required department, continuing education meetings, and member appreciation parties
11. Keep primary personal trainer certification and CPR/AED current
12. Keep the fitness floor clean by wiping down equipment and re-stacking dumbbells and weight plates
13. Volunteer for special events/programs that FFC provides, sponsors, or participates in, such as summer city festivals and member workout events
14. Maintain all client files to include: fitness evaluations and a copy of the client exercise programs, client notes, preferences, and results tracking recorded in the Portal

What We Offer:

1. Insurance - Medical (only for Full time employees), Dental and Vision insurance through UnitedHealthcare
2. Company-paid Life Insurance (only for Full time employees)
3. 401K - with company match
4. Professional Development Reimbursement - FFC will match 50% of the cost for an activity up to a maximum reimbursement amount of $200 allowed during the calendar year. We encourage our staff to diversify their educational development. This benefit becomes effective after 90 days of employment (only for Full time employees)
5. We provide fitness instructor training and significant discounts on these educational programs (Pilates, Group Fitness, Personal Trainer, Yoga)

Continued Education:

At FFC, we strive to employ the best, most qualified and experienced talent in the industry. Due to rapidly changing technologies and methodologies, we recognize it is imperative to provide continued education in order to stay abreast of the evolution of fitness and wellness.

FFC University is a collection of continued education courses in various areas of study that is available to all employees. From our newly added Yoga Teacher Training, to ACE personal training, group fitness certification and Pilates teacher training, to CPR/AED accreditation and even training and certification in pool maintenance and operation, you’ll find it at FFC University.

FFC has partnered directly with ACE and NASM to offer discounted and at times free access to CECs to help keep your education levels and certifications current.

Other Perks of Working at FFC:

1. Complimentary Club Membership to use any of our FFC locations!
2. Open Door Policy - Your managers and the corporate team all have an open door policy
3. Diverse and Inclusive Culture - Our team is composed of people from different walks of life who bring their thoughts, ideas, and perspectives to form a welcoming environment
4. 25% discounts on Spa, Retail, and Fitness classes for all employees
5. Employee appreciation programs
6. Various fringe benefits such as Nationwide Pet Insurance, Ventra Benefit Program (pre-tax dollars), T-Mobile Unlimited Talk, Text, and Data, phone plans for only $30 per line (up to 4 lines) and more