Fitness Trainer

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Clinton (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunterdon Health is seeking a fitness specialist to perform assessments, develop personalized exercise programs, and orient clients on safe equipment use.

The role requires CPR/AED and First Aid, plus strong communication and ability to tailor routines to individual goals; a bachelor’s degree or relevant certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent skills in fitness testing and exercise prescription and thorough knowledge of exercise equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain quality fitness assessment skills through focused appointments for members.
• Develop exercise routines appropriate for individual fitness levels and goals.
• Support recruitment for exercise incentive program participation.
• Demonstrate time-management to ensure appointments run on schedule.
• Perform regular housekeeping and proactive maintenance inspections.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Fitness testing

Exercise prescription

Equipment knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree / Certification in fitness

Job description

Position Summary

Performs fitness assessments, develops exercise programs, and orients clientele on proper use of equipment. Provides assistance to ensure exercise safety.

Primary Position Responsibilities

• Maintains quality fitness assessment skills by performing focused, professional appointments for members.
• Develops exercise routines for members that are appropriate for their fitness level and/or accommodates special considerations to reach their desired goal.
• Recognizes importance of retention and actively participates in participant recruitment for exercise incentive programs.
• Exhibits professional time-management skills to ensure the fitness appointments scheduled are executed on time to guarantee a seamless flow of appointments.
• Performs regular housekeeping and proactive maintenance inspections.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

Required

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education, Exercise Physiology, Adult Fitness, or related field AND/OR certification from an accredited agency for Personal Training or Exercise Specialist as Recognized by Medical Fitness Association and NCCA required.

Preferred

None

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation)

Required

None

Preferred

At least one year of experience in a fitness facility, including basic fitness testing and exercise prescription preferred.

License, Registry or Certification

Required

CPR/AED and First Aid certification required (or must be completed within 60 days of hire)

Preferred

Personal training certification

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities

Required

Good communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent skills in fitness testing and exercise prescription and thorough knowledge of exercise equipment.

Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.

The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant's hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).