Personal Trainer

Life Time Inc.; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Time Inc. is seeking motivated Personal Trainers to support members in achieving happier, healthier lives through education, encouragement, and high-quality service.

You will build relationships, deliver safe training programs, and act as a positive ambassador for the Life Time Brand at our facility. Responsibilities include conducting consultations, guiding workouts, and promoting personal training services while maintaining safety and cleanliness.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of personal training experience preferred.
• Certified personal Trainer certification required.
• CPR and AED certification required.
• Knowledge of fitness, cardiovascular training, nutrition and program design.

Responsibilities

• Develop safe, professional client programs to achieve goals.
• Monitor and instruct clients during sessions on equipment use.
• Conduct fitness consultations and pre-participation screenings.
• Provide fitness floor assistance and customer service.
• Promote and sell personal training programs.
• Document client programming and progress.

Skills

Client coaching

Program design

Fitness knowledge

Nutritional knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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

Job description

Position Summary

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

• 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

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 an aerobic activity for the duration of a class and be able to bend, stand, reach, climb and lift up to 50 pounds

Preferred Requirements

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

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.