Personal Trainer

Newtown Athletic Club; Newtown Township (Delaware County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Newtown Athletic Club is seeking an energetic Personal Trainer to empower members to reach their fitness goals. You will build relationships, educate clients, and tailor exercise programs based on individual needs.

You will lead one-on-one or small-group sessions, monitor progress, and stay current with fitness guidelines. This role requires certification within 6 months and a commitment to a professional, client-centered approach at our Delaware County facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Personal Training Certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• A BS in Kinesiology or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet members and guests with upbeat and welcoming demeanor.
• Develop client relationships and provide guidance and service.
• Create personalized exercise programs based on goals and preferences.
• Conduct one-on-one, partner, and semi-private training sessions.
• Attend team meetings and NAC events.
• Track progress and adjust programs as needed.
• Promote and educate on nutrition and healthy lifestyle habits.
• Monitor equipment safety and maintain club knowledge.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Empathy

Motivation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Personal Training Certification within 6 months of hire

BS in Kinesiology or related degree preferred

Job description

The purpose of NAC Personal Trainers is to create a welcoming and inspiring environment which will help members [guests and clients] reach their goals, making our members lives better.

Job Summary

NAC Personal Trainers are the face of the fitness center. They develop relationships, provide guidance and service to all members and clients. Personal Trainers learn and identify members goals, educate how their expertise will help them, sell personal training services and create unique exercise programs for each individual client based on their needs and likes, helping them create healthy eating and exercise habits.

• Greet each member and guest with an upbeat voice and welcoming smile.
• Help clients achieve fitness and health goals through motivating and educating them.
• Provide one-on-one, partner, semi-private fitness instruction to clients.
• Attend team meetings and other NAC related events
• Assess, discuss, motivate, and teach clients how to improve their fitness, strength or physique.
• Prepare for client sessions in advance; write new programs and track progress. Record and monitor health, weight, fitness, and strength and continuously adjust programs to challenge your clients.
• Gain new qualifications, attend workshops and fitness events, and read the latest research to keep up-to-date with fitness and nutrition information and continuously share this knowledge with clients.
• Understand and utilize My Zone during workouts and monitor current clients work outs through the coachs page.
• Stay well informed of all club happenings and be readily available to answer member/client questions or know how to find an answer.
• Observe and monitor fitness equipment and report and/or remove unsafe equipment.
• Lead by example and live a healthy and fit lifestyle.

Position Requirements

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma required or equivalent
• Personal Training Certification required within 6 months of hire date
• B.S., Kinesiology or other related degree preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Friendly, welcoming, outgoing personality required
• Upbeat, positive and optimistic attitude required
• Effective verbal communication skills are a must
• Outstanding time management and organizational skills to work in a multi-task, fast-paced environment with general supervision
• Patient, courteous listener with the ability to show empathy required
• Ability to interact professionally with multiple levels of personnel within the organization internally and externally
• Effective verbal communication skills are a must
• Highly motivated, self-starting professional

Physical Demands:

May stand, stoop, bend and walk frequently during the day. May stand four (4) to eight (12) hours per day. May need to lift up to forty-five (45) pounds on occasion. Visual acuity to see and read fine prints. Specific vision abilities required by this role include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to hear normal voice sounds. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this role.

Full-Time/Part-Time -unspecified-

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.