Personal Trainer

Life Time; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully subsidized membership

Product discounts

401(k) with company match

Training and professional development

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Life Time in Chicago, IL is seeking a Personal Trainer to design and deliver safe, effective fitness programs for members across all levels. You will assess goals, demonstrate proper technique, monitor progress, and provide ongoing motivation to help members achieve their health objectives.

The role involves conducting pre-participation screenings, offering on-floor guidance, promoting personal training services, and completing administrative tasks to maintain accurate client records and

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• 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 lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Develops client programs that drive goal achievement and retention.
• Instructs clients during sessions on safe and effective use of equipment.
• Reads, watches, and engages in required training.
• Conducts fitness consultations including pre-participation screening, medical history, lifestyle questionnaire, and goal setting.
• Provides fitness floor assistance to ensure safety, education, and motivation.
• Promotes and sells personal training programs and services.
• Completes administrative requirements for each client’s fitness plan.
• Remains current on certifications and industry trends.
• Documents all aspects of client programming.

Skills

Fitness knowledge

Cardio training

Nutrition knowledge

Program design

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in related field

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

Pay

This position will be paid commissions between 10% and 60% depending on the product and the Team Member's productivity. The weekly minimum pay for the position will be at least applicable minimum wage for each hour worked.

Benefits

All team members receive the following benefits while working for Life Time:

• A fully subsidized membership
• Discounts on Life Time products and services
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match (21 years of age and older)
• Training and professional development
• Paid sick leave where required by law

Full-time Team Members are eligible for additional benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Short term and long term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans
• Parental leave and adoption assistance
• Paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year (based on tenure) and paid sick leave
• Deferred compensation plan, if the team member meets the required income threshold

Life Time may use artificial intelligence("AI") in connection with various aspects of its recruitment and hiring functions. Ultimate employment decisions are subject to human review and oversight. Life Time does not use AI in a manner that would have the effect of subjecting applicants to discrimination on the basis of protected classes or proxies or for engaging in any protected activity under applicable law.

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.