Personal Trainer

American Family Fitness; Mechanicsville (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fitness center in Mechanicsville is seeking a dedicated Personal Trainer to motivate and assist clients in achieving their fitness goals. Responsibilities include designing tailored exercise plans, instructing clients on proper techniques, and maintaining a consistent full-time client base. The ideal candidate will have a current personal training certification and knowledge of fitness techniques. This role provides an opportunity to help others while enjoying a vibrant work environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current personal training certification.
• Ability to motivate and encourage clients effectively.
• Knowledge of proper exercise techniques and safety.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and assist clients in achieving fitness goals.
• Plan and set up safe exercise programs tailored to clients.
• Keep detailed records of clients' workouts and progress.

Skills

Client motivation

Exercise program design

Proper technique instruction

Safety and liability awareness

Customer service

Education

Current PT certification

Continuing education credits

Job description

Job 49002 - Personal Trainer
Mechanicsville, VA

Objective: To motivate, encourage, and plan exercise routines in order to assist clients in achieving their fitness goals. To maximize revenues of personal training by maintaining a consistent full-time client base.

Reports to: Fitness Director

Game Plan:

1. Arrive 5 minutes early dressed in appropriate uniform and prepared for client.
2. Choose goal specific exercise for each client.
3. Set up clients with safe and effective exercise programs.
4. Motivate each client to achieve their goals by giving them undivided attention and changing their exercise program.
5. Instruct clients on proper technique on all equipment.
6. Promote personal training within the club through new member orientations, and consultations through club guidelines.
7. Conduct and schedule personal training appointments, fitness assessments, and consultations through club guidelines.
8. Start and end appointments on time.
9. Keep a written or digital record of client's workouts for safety and liability.
10. Maintain company personal training tier expectations.
11. Keep company accepted PT certification current and obtain appropriate continuing education credits per certification guidelines.
12. Provide clients with updated fitness techniques and knowledge by attending seminars, acquiring national certifications, and reading trade manuals.
13. Observe fitness areas to ensure member safety and enforce all rules and regulations.
14. Attend mandatory department meetings.
15. Promote all club events and activities to members.
16. Periodically assess current clients to assure satisfaction with their training program.
17. Maintain and clean the fitness equipment and fitness area.