Personal Trainer

Gold's Gym Richmond-Westend, Arb, Midlo, Gayton; Midlothian (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fitness center in Virginia is seeking a Personal Trainer to provide customized fitness programs and motivate clients towards their health goals. The role involves conducting assessments, designing tailored exercise programs, and educating clients on fitness trends. Candidates must have CPR/AED Certification and a Nationally Recognized Personal Trainer Certification. Excellent communication and motivation skills are essential for success in this role. Join our team to help others achieve their fitness journeys.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of anatomy and functional exercise.
• Ability to motivate clients to achieve fitness goals.
• Willingness to promote personal training services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fitness assessments for clients.
• Design tailored exercise programs.
• Educate clients on health and fitness trends.
• Educate members on health and fitness issues and trends.
• Promote and sell personal training programs and services.

Skills

Motivation skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of exercise science

Customer service

Communication

Education

Current CPR/AED Certification

Current Nationally Recognized Personal Trainer Certification

ACE CSCS

NSCA

ISSA PTA Global

AFAA NESTA

NCFS RTS

Job description

Personal Trainer Job Description: Gold’s Gym Personal Trainers provide customized fitness programs to our members while educating and guiding them on proper nutrition, cardiovascular exercise, resistance training and attaining a healthier lifestyle. Clients sign up with a personal trainer to be motivated, educated, and held accountable while working towards their fitness goals. By definition, a personal trainer is a fitness professional possessing the knowledge, skills and abilities for safe and effective exercise and fitness program design, instruction and assistance for the purpose of reaching personal health and fitness goals. This career path has a much higher profile than ever before and Gold’s Gym is committed to assisting our dedicated and driven staff members in the development of their skills and professional growth.

Personal Trainer Expectations and Responsibilities

• Punctual and prepared for all appointments with clients or staff meetings
• Passionate about fitness and coaching others with purpose while providing excellent customer service
• Ability to motivate others to improve their overall fitness and health
• Desire to help clients reach their health and fitness goals through proper cardiovascular, flexibility and resistance exercise
• Knowledge of anatomy, functional exercise, basic nutrition, and basic exercise science
• Conducts Fitness Assessments according to GGH protocol
• Educates members on current health and fitness issues and trends
• Exceptionally member service oriented and possesses outstanding communication skills
• Ability to design exercise programs tailored to the needs of specific clients/goals
• Ability to demonstrate and teach exercises while providing feedback on technique
• Ability to execute individual fitness program design in a safe and effective manner
• Understands the importance of maintaining accurate and current client files
• Dedicated to maintaining personal integrity and personal health and fitness
• Willingness to uphold GGH protocol and policies
• Attends mandatory and optional staff training classes
• Promotes and sells personal training programs and services
• Remains current on certifications and new trends in the industry

Job Requirements

• Current CPR/AED Certification and basic First Aid knowledge (short grace period is offered)
• Current Nationally Recognized Personal Trainer Certification (short grace period is offered)
• NASM Cooper Institute
• ACSM NFPT
• ACE CSCS
• NPTI NSCA
• ISSA PTA Global
• AFAA NESTA
• NCFS RTS Resistance Training Specialist