Personal Trainer

lifetime; New Jersey; On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully subsidized membership

Professional development

401(k) retirement plan

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Life Time in New Jersey seeks a dedicated Personal Trainer to develop and monitor customized workout plans, assess client needs, and guide members toward healthier lifestyles. You will educate clients during sessions, handle safety, and contribute to service desk activities.

Role requires CPR/AED and PT certification, with opportunities to upsell programs and advance through credentialed levels. Competitive benefits accompany full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Certified personal Trainer required.
• CPR/AED certification required.
• Understanding of fitness, nutrition, and program design.
• Ability to demonstrate exercises safely and instruct clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop safe, professional client programs to drive goals.
• Instruct clients during sessions on equipment use and technique.
• Conduct fitness consultations, screenings, and goal setting.
• Provide floor assistance and motivate members.
• Promote and sell personal training services.
• Complete administrative tasks for each client’s plan.
• Maintain credentials and stay updated on trends.

Skills

Fitness knowledge

Cardiovascular training

Program design

Nutrition knowledge

Customer service

Safety instruction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology or related field (preferred)

Job description

Position Summary

Personal Trainers are responsible for supporting all members in championing happier, and healthier lives by building and nurturing relationships. They provide a positive member experience that is educational, supporting, and upholds the integrity of the Life Time Brand.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Develops safe, professional, and comprehensive client programs that drive client goal achievement and retention
• Monitors and instructs clients during personal training sessions on the safe and effective use of cardiovascular, flexibility and strength training equipment
• Reads, watches, and engages in all required training's associated with the role
• Conducts fitness consultations for new clients including pre-participation screening, Medical History, Lifestyle questionnaire, and goal setting to assess and recommend personal training programs
• Provides fitness floor assistance to all members to ensure safety, provide education, and motivate members
• Fulfills member service requirements such as fitness assessments and equipment operations, service desk duties and fitness equipment cleaning
• Promotes and sells personal training programs and services
• Completes all administrative requirements associated with each client's fitness plan
• Remains current on certifications and new trends in the industry
• Ensures all members feel competent, confident, and connected by providing superior customer service through complimentary and based services/programming
• Documents all aspects of client programming
• Remains current on credentials and continuing education to advance throughout the levels program

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Education:
  • High School Diploma or GED
• Years of Experience:
  • 1 year of personal training experience
• Certified personal Trainer
• CPR and AED Certified
• Knowledge of fitness, cardiovascular training, nutrition and program design
• Ability to perform an aerobic activity for the duration of a class and be able to bend, stand, reach, climb and lift up to 50 pounds

Licenses / Certifications / Registrations:

• Certified personal Trainer
• CPR and AED Certified

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Kinesiology, Sports Medicine or other related field

Pay

• This position will be paid commissions between 10% and 60% depending on the product and the Team Member's productivity.
• The weekly minimum pay for the position will be at least applicable minimum wage for each hour worked.

Benefits

All team members receive the following benefits while working for Life Time:

• A fully subsidized membership
• Discounts on Life Time products and services
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match (21 years of age and older)
• Training and professional development
• Paid sick leave where required by law

Full-time Team Members are eligible for additional benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Short term and long term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans
• Parental leave and adoption assistance
• Paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year (based on tenure) and paid sick leave
• Deferred compensation plan, if the team member meets the required income threshold

Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.