Entry Level Personal Trainer

Retro Fitness; Fort Lee (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company parties

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Advancement opportunities

Training & development

Wellness resources

Ultimate Membership at location

Discounts on smoothies and products

NASM discounts

Job summary

Retro Fitness in Fort Lee, NJ is seeking entry level personal trainers to design safe and effective programs and help members achieve results. You will grow your client base through strong club referrals, deliver demonstrations, and assist members per the Pro Fitness Program.

The role requires current national PT certification (or fitness degree), CPR/AED certification (or willingness to certify), and flexible shifts including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Current national personal training certification or fitness related degree.
• CPR/AED certification required or willing to certify (free online course provided upon employment).
• Ability to work a variety of shifts including weekends, holidays, and inclement weather.
• Solid references.

Responsibilities

• Design safe, effective and inspiring training programs per the Pro Fitness Program.
• Build clientele from referrals and own drive and ambition.
• Provide demonstrations and member assistance sessions per protocol.
• Complete all administrative duties per protocol promptly.

Skills

Outgoing personality

Communication skills

Team player

Organizational skills

Education

Current national personal training certification or fitness related degree

Job description

Benefits:

• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Wellness resources

ENTRY LEVEL PERSONAL TRAINERS (Part Time)

Entry Level Personal Trainer's responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Designing safe, effective and inspiring programs as prescribed via the clubs Pro Fitness Program.
• Building one's personal training clientele from very strong club referral program as well as from your own drive, energy, and ambition.
• Providing personal training demonstrations and members assistance sessions to clients per protocol of the Pro Fitness Program.
• Ensuring all administrative duties per protocol of the Pro Fitness Program is completed in a timely manner.

Must possess the following attributes:

• An outgoing, friendly, vivacious and enthusiastic demeanor
• A mature and professional manner and appearance
• Must have excellent organizational skills and be able to learn new systems in a timely manner
• Must have excellent communication skills and enjoy being a team player
• Must enjoy working with members of all ages and have a passion for fitness

Must have the following qualifications:

• Current national personal training certification or fitness related degree
• Must have current CPR/AED or willing to certify (free online certification course provided if necessary upon employment acceptance)
• Must have the ability to work a variety of shifts including weekends, holidays, and inclement weather
• Must have solid references

Retro Fitness of Fort Lee, NJ offers the following compensation:

• Competitive hourly rate commensurate with experience plus commissions (see below).

Pay structure along with potential for commissions will be detailed to qualified applicants:

• $26-$32 per hour for one-on-one training sessions
• $30-$36 per hour for partner training sessions
• $13-$19 for 30-minute training sessions

Commission Structure:

• 5% paid on New PT Cash for personal training packages sold by a Personal Trainer.
• 2.5% paid on New PT Cash for personal training packages sold by a Personal Trainer from a personal training demonstration.

Advancement Potential:

• Ability to advance to mid-level and senior level trainer with experience, additional certifications, and job performance.

Company Perks:

• Complimentary Ultimate Membership to this location (excluding access to other Retro Fitness locations and guest access)
• With the adjacent wellness center, Edge Well: Free use of recovery modalities, Free orthopedic evaluation and treatment (first time), Discounted follow-up treatments
• 30% off Retro Blends smoothies, cooler drinks, protein bars, apparel, and other Pro Shop items
• 15% off Spartan Meals
• 15% off Personal Training packages.
• NASM discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Positive company culture

Direct Reports:

• Director of Fitness
• General Manager

Retro Fitness of Fort Lee, NJ is a results-oriented, fitness facility about to implement the Pro-Fitness Program (ProFitnessProgram.com). The Pro Fitness Program (PFP) is one of the most recognized and respected fitness programs in North America and we are proud to be the first Retro Fitness location to offer this program to our members. Clubs offering this program are about professional fitness or pro-fitness; meaning pro-education, pro-results and pro-service. Facilities that offer this program no longer concentrate on simply selling memberships and showcasing the facility, but focus on getting their members results! This personal training and assessment program has been designed to provide trainers with a steady stream of clients and get members results! The on-boarding process of the Pro Fitness Program typically integrates between 30 and 40% of all club members into personal training which necessitates us expanding our personal training team. We will soon have clients waiting for dynamic, energizing and experienced trainers who are able to lead them into the promised land.