Personal Trainer

Life Time Inc.; Canton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Time Inc. is seeking a dedicated Personal Trainer to support members in achieving healthier lives. You will develop customized programs, guide clients during sessions, conduct fitness consultations, and promote personal training services.

Ideal candidates have 1 year of experience, are CPR/AED certified, and hold a CPT credential with knowledge of fitness and nutrition. This role emphasizes safety, client education and ongoing credential maintenance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 1 year of personal training experience required.
• Certified Personal Trainer designation required.
• CPR and AED Certified.
• Knowledge of fitness, cardiovascular training, nutrition and program design.

Responsibilities

• Develops safe, professional client programs to drive goal achievement and retention.
• Instructs clients during sessions on equipment use and proper form.
• Conducts fitness consultations including pre-participation screening and goal setting.
• Provides fitness floor assistance to ensure safety and motivate members.
• Promotes and sells personal training programs and services.
• Completes administrative requirements for each client fitness plan.
• Keeps credentials current and stays updated on industry trends.

Skills

Client program design

Customer service

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

Personal Trainers are responsible for supporting all members in championing happier, and healthier lives by building and nurturing relationships. They provide a positive member experience that is educational, supporting, and upholds the integrity of the Life Time Brand.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Develops safe, professional, and comprehensive client programs that drive client goal achievement and retention
• Monitors and instructs clients during personal training sessions on the safe and effective use of cardiovascular, flexibility and strength training equipment
• Reads, watches, and engages in all required training's associated with the role
• Conducts fitness consultations for new clients including pre-participation screening, Medical History, Lifestyle questionnaire, and goal setting to assess and recommend personal training programs
• Provides fitness floor assistance to all members to ensure safety, provide education, and motivate members
• Fulfills member service requirements such as fitness assessments and equipment operations, service desk duties and fitness equipment cleaning
• Promotes and sells personal training programs and services
• Completes all administrative requirements associated with each client’s fitness plan
• Remains current on certifications and new trends in the industry
• Ensures all members feel competent, confident, and connected by providing superior customer service through complimentary and based services/programming
• Documents all aspects of client programming
• Remains current on credentials and continuing education to advance throughout the levels program

Minimum Required Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Years of Experience

• 1 year of personal training experience
• Certified personal Trainer
• CPR and AED Certified
• Knowledge of fitness, cardiovascular training, nutrition and program design
• Ability to perform an aerobic activity for the duration of a class and be able to bend, stand, reach, climb and lift up to 50 pounds

Licenses / Certifications / Registrations

• Certified personal Trainer
• CPR and AED Certified

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Kinesiology, Sports Medicine or other related field

Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.