Personal Trainer

Columbia Athletic Clubs; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Athletic Clubs in Everett, WA seeks a dedicated Personal Trainer to guide clients from onboarding to achievement.

You will design individualized training plans, coach proper technique, monitor safety, and stay current with fitness trends to deliver effective, motivating sessions.

This role emphasizes building rapport with members, maintaining a safe workout environment, and pursuing continuing education through local and national workshops.

Qualifications

• CPR/AED is required and must be current.
• Knowledge of facility emergency procedures is required.
• Certifications in NASM/ACE/ACSM/NSCA or a related 4-year degree are acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and clean workout environment.
• Build and maintain a personal training clientele.
• Create and apply individualized fitness programs.
• Create and run fitness programs for clients.
• Attend staff meetings when held.
• Keep certifications current with yearly CECs.
• Utilize First Aid/CPR when necessary.

Skills

CPR/AED

Emergency procedures

Client rapport

Education

4-year degree in related field

NASM/ACE/ACSM/NSCA Certification

CPR/AED Certification

Job description

Position Description:

Columbia Athletic Clubs

Job Title:

Personal Trainer.

Department:

Fitness.

Reports to:

Fitness Coordinator.

Schedule:

Varying training times.

Status:

Non-Exempt.

Position Summary:

A Personal Trainer is responsible for the fitness journey of their clients from beginning to end. This journey includes building positive rapport within the club, listening to clients about their fitness goals, developing training programs to help them achieve those goals, and maintaining a safe workout environment. Personal Trainers must be able to demonstrate proper technique, provide tips for critical success, and create effective, goal-oriented training plans. Personal Trainers must also be able to modify exercises according to their client’s needs and fitness levels. Note that this job description is a living document and will be revised as needed. This is an “employment at will” state.

Critical Success Factors:

• Stay current on industry trends, safety issues, and exercise physiology.
• Promoting self through personal connections & group instruction.
• Ability to build and apply safe, effective, & creative workouts.
• Ingenuity to create individualized workouts based on the specific needs of clients.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain a safe & clean workout environment.
• Build and maintain a personal training clientele.
• Create and apply individualized fitness programs.
• Create and run fitness programs.
• Attend staff meetings when held.
• Attend local and national workshops/conventions to keep current in the industry.
• Keep certifications current by continued work on yearly CEC’s.
• First Aid and CPR skills should be used if necessary.

Qualifications:

• NASM, ACE, ACSM Health & Fitness Instructor, NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, or a 4-year degree in a related field.
• CPR/AED required.
• Knowledge of facility emergency procedures.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to fully perform all physical aspects associated with instructing aerobic, mind/body, and etc. classes. Requirements: stand, walk, run, twist, bend, sit, climb stairs, talk, see, hear, and move in a variety of exercises. The employee must be able to lift or move equipment and weights up to 100 lbs.

Core Values, Mission Statement and Vision:

We have included the company’s Mission, Vision, and Core values in this job description. This position will be evaluated, in part, on how well these are incorporated and reflected in this position.

Mission:

We inspire healthier lives.

Vision:

To be the best provider of health and lifestyle resources in every community in which we operate.

Core Values:

• Foster teamwork, personal responsibility, innovation, trust and communication in our employees.
• Insist on excellence at every level.
• Work with passion, commitment, and enthusiasm.
• Conduct business in an ethical, honest, and straightforward manner.
• Innovate by encouraging risks and embracing change.
• Pursue opportunities to learn, share information and improve our perspective.
• Support the communities and neighborhoods that surround our businesses.
• Respect our legacy and keep reaching for the possibilities.