Personal Trainer/ Group Class Instructor

San Jose Country Club; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

San Jose Country Club in Jacksonville is seeking a fitness professional to ensure members enjoy safe and effective workout experiences.

The position requires a high school diploma, CPR and First Aid certifications, and personal training certification. Responsibilities include greeting members, assisting with workouts, and providing individualized fitness programs.

Candidates should be reliable, possess excellent customer service skills, and work a flexible schedule, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of physical fitness and proper training methods.
• Experience in a Fitness Center (6 months or more preferred).
• Ability to create individualized fitness programs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure members have a safe and enjoyable workout experience.
• Greet members by name to personalize the experience.
• Conduct blood pressure and heart rate checks as needed.

Skills

Proper training techniques

Customer service

Fitness training

CPR and First Aid

Time management

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent education

Personal Training Certification

Job description

Job Summary

Ensure members have a safe, challenging, and enjoyable workout experience by having a positive attitude, knowing and demonstrating the proper training techniques for all machines and for personal workout programs. Administer CPR and first aid as needed, deliver top quality service, use the members’ names whenever possible, anticipate the members’ needs, and be a team player, including working the front desk, if needed.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Be punctual at all times and arrive to work on time, consistently
• Perform all opening or closing duties as assigned
• Greet members by name whenever possible
• Initiate, demonstrate and chart personalized programs for new members and members new to the Fitness Center
• Recommend and design programs for specific needs and fitness goals of members
• Periodically check member files to monitor progress or non-progress.
• Assist members with workout routine, offering training advice and corrections when applicable
• Act as “spotter” when necessary
• Do blood pressure and heart rate checks, as needed
• Keep work area neat, clean and orderly to include maintaining equipment; inspecting, dusting, cleaning and lubricating regularly
• Give out towels, keys, and water to members
• Answer phone, forward calls or take messages and deliver to the appropriate person
• Organize, file and ensure all personal training paperwork is available
• Maintain all logs and files
• Learn POS (Point Of Sale) computer system, ring in all sales
• Sign in new members
• Compile sign-in and recap sheets
• Perform other jobs that will assist in delivering quality member service as assigned by the Fitness Director or Assistant Fitness Director

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education
• Certified in CPR and First Aid
• Personal Training Certification (at least one)
• Experience in a Fitness Center (6 months or more preferred)
• Thorough knowledge of physical fitness, including proper and safe training methods and routines
• Working knowledge of all fitness equipment and accompanying safety features
• Ability to demonstrate proper use of machines, free weight and aerobic equipment
• Ability to create individualized fitness programs
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, to include weekends and holidays
• Ability to read, write, speak, follow and give written and/or oral instructions in English
• Ability to lift, carry and move a minimum of 50 pounds
• Ability to work on feet, moving about at a quick pace for several hours at a time
• High standards of integrity and reliability
• Successful completion of drug testing
• U.S. citizenship or valid work visa and passport