Personal Trainer

Elite Fitness Club; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Fitness Club in Farmington, CT seeks a Personal Trainer to educate clients on comprehensive fitness programs, including resistance and cardio training, and nutritional guidance with product recommendations.

Key duties include achieving service targets, driving revenue through training and supplement sales, and upholding the club’s conflict-of-interest policy by training only for Elite Fitness. Certifications from ACSM, NASM, ACE, NSCA, and other bodies are preferred.

Qualifications

• ACSM/ACE/NASM/NSCA certifications required or preferred by Elite Fitness.
• Certifications listed include ACSM, NASM, ACE, NSCA, NESTA, NFPT, IFPA, CSCS.
• Multiple certifications across national bodies are acceptable for the role.
• Specialist certifications (CES/PES) add value for performance-oriented clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal training services and education to clients.
• Deliver customized fitness programs including resistance and cardio training.
• Incorporate nutrition guidance and product recommendations into programs.
• Maintain safety and demonstrate proper exercise technique.
• Schedule sessions and manage client appointments using club systems.
• Support group activities and member services as needed.

Education

American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Personal Trainer

American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Health Fitness Specialist

American Council on Exercise (ACE) Personal Trainer Certification

The Cooper Institute Personal Trainer Certification

International Fitness Professionals Association (IFPA) Personal Fitness Trainer Certification

National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer

National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES)

National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES)

National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) Personal Fitness Trainer Certification

National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT) Personal Trainer Certification

National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Personal Trainer

National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

Job description

Job Summary:

Make reaching fitness goals achievable by assisting members and clients with education and guidance on comprehensive fitness programs including resistance and cardio-respiratory training, general nutritional guidelines, and nutritional product recommendations.

• Meeting/exceeding minimum monthly company expectations including session service targets resulting in Personal Training revenue, supplement/nutritional product sales, and contributing to club success.
• Training exclusively for Elite Fitness. As a Personal Trainer, it is a violation of our conflict of interest policy to conduct personal training sessions or perform any person training-related duties independently or at any company outside of Elite Fitness. This includes working as an employee or independent contractor for another health club, personal training studio or private residence, or engaging in any other activities that represent a conflict of interest for Elite Fitness.

Reports to

Vice President of Operations (VP), General Manager (GM), Fitness Manager(FM), Owner

Certifications:

(One or more of the following certifications)

• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Personal Trainer
• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Health Fitness Specialist
• American Council on Exercise (ACE) Personal Trainer Certification
• The Cooper Institute Personal Trainer Certification
• International Fitness Professionals Association (IFPA) Personal Fitness Trainer Certification
• National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer
• National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES)
• National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES)
• National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) Personal Fitness Trainer Certification
• National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT) Personal Trainer Certification
• National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Personal Trainer
• National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditional Specialist (CSCS)

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Personal Trainers are responsible for performing the following activities for the club: Service and Train Clients [70% of time]

• Create an outstanding initial personal training experience for introductory package clients.
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive fitness programs based on clients’ goals that include appropriate exercise selection, nutritional programming and teaching a fitness lifestyle.
• Inform clients of the fitness tools available to assist them in achieving their goals.
• Set expectations and hold clients accountable to their comprehensive fitness programs through goal setting, follow up discussions, and tracking progress.
• Demonstrate safe and proper exercise technique to clients.

Service Members [20% of time]

• Instruct members on proper use of club equipment and exercise techniques.
• Assist, at the club management’s request, in any member service activities (e.g., fitness seminars, boot camps, body fat tables, supplement/nutritional product demos etc.).
• Understand all aspects and benefits of the Gameplan and deliver a positive fitness experience to members and guests.
• Help with racking weights and assisting in maintaining a neat, organized and clean club.

Administration/Misc. [10% of time]

• Schedule all personal training sessions, other appointments, and administration time using company systems