Personal Trainer

Life Time Inc.; Northbrook (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading wellness and fitness services company is seeking a Personal Trainer to support members in achieving their health goals. Responsibilities include developing client programs, providing training sessions, and ensuring a positive member experience. This entry-level position offers a starting hourly wage with performance-based pay after 8 weeks, along with various benefits for full-time team members.

Benefits

Subsidized membership

Discounts

Retirement plan

Paid sick leave

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Deferred compensation

Qualifications

• 1 year of personal training experience required.
• Certified Personal Trainer and CPR/AED certified.

Responsibilities

• Develops comprehensive client programs to achieve goals.
• Monitors clients during training sessions on equipment.
• Promotes and sells personal training programs.

Skills

Knowledge of fitness

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology

Job description

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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 And Responsibilities

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

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 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 aerobic activities for the duration of a class and perform physical tasks such as bending, standing, reaching, climbing, and lifting up to 50 pounds

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Sports Medicine, or related field

Pay

For the first 8 weeks, hourly wage of $15.00, with eligibility for unit pay. After 8 weeks, paid on a performance-based commission basis.

Benefits

Includes subsidized membership, discounts, retirement plan, training, paid sick leave, and additional benefits for full-time team members such as health insurance, disability, life insurance, flexible spending, parental leave, paid time off, and deferred compensation.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Wellness and Fitness Services