Personal Trainer

The Bay Club Company; Manhattan Beach (CA); On-site; USD 24,535 - 111,585; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Club Membership

Continued Education

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Bay Club Company in Manhattan Beach is seeking a Professional Fitness Trainer to evaluate client status and create personalized exercise routines aimed at meeting fitness goals. The trainer will oversee client sessions, ensure excellent customer service, and comply with safety standards while reaching monthly sales targets.

The position requires essential certifications, educational background in exercise science, and strong interpersonal skills. Benefits include competitive compensation, health insurance, and club membership.

Qualifications

• Must have valid trainer and CPR/AED certification.
• 1–2 years of experience in a health club environment preferred.
• Nutrition education and experience in marketing and promotions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate client status and deliver professional exercise routines.
• Meet personal revenue goals and achieve client retention.
• Develop individual exercise programs based on client's goals.

Skills

Sales and Marketing

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

ACSM-HFS, NSCA-CSCS, ACE-PT, NASM certification

Bachelor of Exercise Science

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

General Summary

Under the direction of the Assistant General Manager of Fitness, the Professional Fitness Trainer evaluates client status and delivers safe and professional exercise routines that are client‑based to help clients achieve fitness goals. The trainer is responsible for achieving personal revenue goals each month while providing the best customer service and hospitality to all members and guests.

Primary Job Functions

• Meet minimum private training sales of 40 sessions per month and maintain positive client retention
• Provide new member fitness consultations and evaluations
• Develop individual exercise programs based upon client's abilities, health, and goals
• Be on time for all scheduled appointments
• Maintain accurate, current records on all client exercise programs and progress
• Keep track of each client's training sessions and fee payments
• Enforce all fitness center and club policies
• Assist in the development, implementation, and marketing of innovative private and group PFT programs
• Assist in the maintenance and cleanliness of the fitness center
• Accurately record each day's work, the actual time worked and client sessions in the appropriate tracking system
• Actively participate in meetings and training programs. Attend club-sponsored developmental or educational seminars and programs
• Maintain valid trainer and CPR/AED certification

Corporate Goals & Objectives

• Promote the company's safety goals and actively work toward ensuring a safe working environment
• Interpret and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
• Actively further corporate objectives and continuously support improvement and positive change
• Make professional development a consistent priority

Other Job Functions

• Assist with special club projects, events, and promotions

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

• ACSM-HFS, NSCA-CSCS, ACE-PT, NASM or acceptable national certification is required.
• Bachelor of Exercise Science degree or related studies preferred.
• Current CPR/AED & First Aid certification required (Red Cross or American Heart Association).
• 1–2 years of experience in a health club environment preferred.
• Experience in marketing and promotions preferred.
• Nutrition education preferred.

Skills, Knowledge, Experience & Education

• Sales and Marketing – knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling services, including marketing strategy, tactics, and sales techniques.
• Problem Anticipation/Deductive Reasoning – ability to identify problems and apply general rules to produce logical solutions.
• Written Comprehension and Expression – ability to read, understand, and communicate information and ideas in writing.
• Oral Comprehension and Expression – ability to understand and communicate so others can understand ideas and information.
• Computer – ability to develop and maintain computer records in Word, Excel, and other required software; develop tracking and report forms as needed.
• Well organized and detail oriented.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent customer service attitude and abilities.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• This position deals with outside personnel such as clients on a regular basis with contact in various forms such as in person, phone, and email.
• The location of the position changes frequently from indoors to outdoors as site visits are necessary; however, extreme environmental conditions do not exist.
• It is sometimes necessary to deal with unpleasant or angry people with the need to problem‑solve difficult situations.
• It is necessary to adapt to a frequently changing environment.
• Sitting and standing as needed.
• Use of hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasional lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Job Description Revision

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change. This job description replaces all previous descriptions for this position.

The Bay Club Company ("TBCC") provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race (and all traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed (including, but not limited to, religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, and breastfeeding, and other related medical conditions), sexual orientation and identity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, actual or perceived national origin/ancestry, accent or ability to speak English, age, disability, marital/familial status, source of income, veteran status, citizenship status, political activities or affiliations, medical condition, genetic information, persons with AIDS or AIDS-related condition, or persons who are victims of domestic violence.

Estimated Base Pay Range: $17.81 - $81.00 per hour

Other Compensation And Benefits

• Club Membership
• Competitive Compensation
• Discounts on club services and amenities
• Continuing Education
• Community Involvement
• Paid Time off*
• Health Insurance*
• Full‑time status eligibility starting at 25 average hours of work per week.

Additional County Ordinances

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.