Certified Personal Trainer | Full Time

DOGPOUND; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,328 - 96,432; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee discount program

Health savings account

Paid time off

Job summary

DOGPOUND in New York City is seeking dedicated personal trainers to join their team. Candidates should embody the 5 pillars of teamwork, positivity, passion, authenticity, and giving back. This role includes instructing clients, providing exceptional service, and maintaining professional conduct.

The ideal applicant must have a high school degree with relevant certifications, be available for full-time shifts, and excel in time management and communication skills. Compensation ranges from $30 to $70 per hour plus benefits including insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school degree or GED.
• Demonstrate experience in 1:1 training.
• Maintain CPR/AED certification.
• Must be able to frequently perform essential physical aspects of the position.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high level of personalized attention to members.
• Instruct proper equipment use and exercise techniques.
• Act as a positive brand ambassador through social media.
• Attend all personal training related company meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Customer service experience

Passion for fitness

Education

High school degree or GED

Higher education in exercise science or related field

Tools

Mindbody

Google suite

Job description

DOGPOUND FITNESS - NEW YORK CITY (TRIBECA AREA)

DOGPOUND is New York's preeminent team‑based training facility where clients benefit from working with a variety of the best trainers in the city, country, and beyond. We are looking to add to our training roster and are particularly interested in candidates who embody our 5 pillars of: Teamwork, Positivity, Passion, Authenticity, and Giving Back.

What does training at DOGPOUND look like? DOGPOUND trainers are passionate about fitness, wellness, and helping people work toward long‑term success. Our clients are incredibly consistent and benefit from working with our trainers in rotation to make the most of each trainer's authentic specializations and skills. Our team excels when our trainers support each other, communicate effectively, and share their knowledge, insights, and expertise; in many ways we are the opposite of an independent training space and we all succeed together. Success on the training floor is supported by our client service, membership, and operations staff who manage all customer scheduling, sales, and service related tasks leaving our training team to focus on delivering best‑in‑class training experiences.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide a high level of personalized attention and exceptional customer service to members and potential members.
• Maintain knowledge of, and participation in, all club services, programs, and products.
• Remain up to date with all technologies used by the company.
• Instruct and demonstrate the proper use of equipment and exercise techniques which may include operating equipment and moving dynamically in sessions.
• Reporting client progress, notes, and concerns in a timely manner.
• Act as a positive brand ambassador through social media engagement, specifically with our brand, partners, and teammates.
• Sustain professional conduct including but not limited to arriving punctually, speaking positively, and respecting teammates and customers alike.
• Attend all personal training related and company meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Possess a high school degree or GED.
• Demonstrate experience in 1:1 training.
• Maintain ACE, NASM, ISSA, NSCA, or USAW base certifications.
• Remain CPR/AED certified.
• Maintain working availability (including weekends, early mornings and/or evenings, and holidays).
• Occasionally lift and/or move objects in excess of 50 pounds.
• Possess honesty and personal integrity.
• Demonstrate the capacity to share space, equipment, and clients.
• Possess passion, ambition, drive, and knowledge regarding the fitness industry.
• Excel in time management, communication, and follow up skills.
• Be reliable, professional, computer literate, energetic, and friendly.
• Must be able to frequently perform all essential physical aspects of the position which may include standing, sitting, running, walking, jumping, squatting, bending, crouching, crawling, reaching, hearing, and talking.
• Must have a legal right to work in the United States.

Preferred Requirements

• Higher education degree, especially in exercise science, kinesiology, sports performance, or a related field.
• 3+ years customer service experience.
• Demonstrated specializations and certifications beyond a base certification (e.g., boxing, Pilates, kettlebell, Olympic lifting, running, pre/post natal).
• Small group training experience.
• Class and event based instruction experience.
• Heightened emotional intelligence and awareness of clients' physical and mental needs.
• Proficient in computer skills (e.g., Mindbody, Google suite, office software).

Full‑time scheduling and availability

Full‑time scheduling and availability. Our club is open from 6 am to 8 pm Monday to Friday and from 8 am to 5 pm on Saturday and Sunday. All DOGPOUND trainers work consistent weekly schedules and the ideal candidate will be available to work five days in‑club including:

• At least one day of weekend availability.
• The remaining days of weekday availability. Possible weekday shifts are 6 to 8 hour and either start or end the day or are split shifts with 4 hours of availability between 6 am and noon and 4 hours of availability from 4 pm to 8 pm.

Full‑time compensation and benefits

• $30.00 - $70.00 per hour
• 401(k)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee discount program
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Supplemental pay types

• Performance based bonuses.
• Acquisition based commissions.
• Event, activation, and partnerships bonuses or commissions.

DOGPOUND is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce.

DOGPOUND recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by law. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled.