Personal Trainer

Crunch Fitness; North Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fitness center in North Carolina is looking for a Personal Trainer to represent them positively and deliver quality training sessions. Responsibilities include assisting clients with fitness programs, maintaining a clean environment, and instructing members on equipment use. Ideal candidates should have a High School Diploma (Bachelor's preferred) and relevant certifications in personal training. This position also involves physical demands and may require weekend work.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal training sessions to clients.
• Instruct members on proper use of equipment.
• Assist in gym activities and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Customer Service

Knowledge of Fitness Programs

Exercise Techniques

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

As a brand ambassador, a Personal Trainer represents Crunch Franchise to members and clients by delivering a positive fitness experience and quality personal training sessions leading to member retention and client acquisition and retention.

Responsibilities

• Uphold the Crunch Franchise core values of T.R.A.I.N.: Timely, Ready, Attentive, Inspiring, Noble.
• Make reaching fitness goals achievable by assisting members and clients with education and guidance on comprehensive fitness programs including resistance and cardio‑respiratory training, general nutritional guidelines, and nutritional product recommendations.
• Meet/exceed minimum monthly company expectations including session service targets resulting in Personal Training revenue, supplement/nutritional product sales, and contributing to club success.
• Train exclusively for Crunch Franchise. Conducting personal training sessions or performing any personal training‑related duties independently or at any company outside of Crunch Franchise violates the conflict of interest policy.

Organizational Relationship

Reports to the Personal Training Manager, Assistant Personal Trainer if applicable, Franchise partner or General Manager depending on club and market. This position does not have any direct reports.

Core Duties

• Service and Train Clients [70%]
  • Create an outstanding initial personal training experience for introductory package clients.
  • Prepare and deliver comprehensive fitness programs based on clients’ goals that include appropriate exercise selection, nutritional programming, and teaching a fitness lifestyle.
  • Inform clients of the fitness tools available to assist them in achieving their goals.
  • Set expectations and hold clients accountable to their comprehensive fitness programs through goal setting, follow‑up discussions, and tracking progress.
  • Demonstrate safe and proper exercise technique to clients.
• Service Members [20%]
  • Instruct members on proper use of club equipment and exercise techniques.
  • Assist, at the club management’s request, in any member service activities (e.g., fitness seminars, boot camps, body fat tables, supplement/nutritional product demos, etc.).
  • Understand all aspects and benefits of the CAMP CRUNCH Orientation and deliver a positive fitness experience to members and guests.
  • Help with racking weights and maintaining a neat, organized and clean club.
• Additional/Misc. [10%]
  • Design comprehensive fitness programs using company‑provided tools (dotFIT).
  • Schedule all personal training sessions, other appointments, and administration time using company systems (ABC/Datatrak).
  • Execute Trainer Business Plan.
  • Execute other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Certifications (One or more)

• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
  • Certified Personal Trainer
  • Health Fitness Specialist
• American Council on Exercise (ACE)
  • Personal Trainer Certification
• The Cooper Institute
  • Personal Trainer Certification
• International Fitness Professionals Association (IFPA)
  • Personal Trainer Certification
• National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
  • Certified Personal Trainer
  • Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES)
  • Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES)
• National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association (NESTA)
  • Personal Fitness Trainer Certification
• National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT)
  • Personal Trainer Certification
• National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
  • Certified Personal Trainer
  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

Experience

Personal Training experience preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Physical effort required for daily duties including lifting weights, squatting, bending, reaching, spotting, and prolonged standing and walking.
• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts while performing duties.
• Extended workdays are frequent; weekends and holidays may be required to support the business.