Personal Trainer

US Fitness; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary Membership

Discounts on Training Programs

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A fitness company in Virginia Beach is seeking a Personal Trainer to create and deliver personalized fitness programs. The ideal candidate will have a national personal training certification and CPR/AED certification. Responsibilities include delivering training workouts and maintaining a client base while upholding high standards of communication. Benefits include a complimentary membership, discounts, and medical coverage.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and nonverbal communication skills.
• Strong work ethic that includes punctuality, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to motivate and nurture others.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver a variety of personal training workouts.
• Develop personalized fitness programs to meet member goals.
• Maintain a minimum of 12 client hours weekly.

Skills

Verbal communication

Nonverbal communication

Listening skills

Motivation

Selling skills

Strong work ethic

Positive attitude

Professional appearance

Relationship building

Knowledge acquisition

Education

Nationally recognized personal training certification

CPR/AED certification

Job description

Summary Objective

Create and deliver a variety of personal training workouts for a wide range of clients. Build a client base, and recruit new personal training clients under the management of the Fitness Director and with the Personal Training team.

Essential Functions

• Deliver the Ultimate Fitness Experience to every member, every time
• Conduct new member orientation pre-exercise biometrics and goal evaluations
• Develop personalized fitness programs to meet member goals established during new member orientation
• Develop and maintain a personal training client base
• Show dedication to the member experience by promoting cleanliness and member engagement

Job Responsibilities

• Create safe and effective exercise programs
• Execute exercise programs for a wide variety of members
• Keep accurate and detailed records of program progress
• Maintain a minimum of 12 client hours weekly
• Utilize prospecting techniques including special events and floor hours as defined by the Fitness Director
• Communicate and engage with members during floor hours to achieve training minimums
• Achieve average 20 percent booking rate per floor hour in Smart Start or other meaningful personal training entry points for members
• Qualify leads using the Exercise Readiness Questionnaire and Member Profile
• Maintain and record schedule accurately
• Keep current personal schedule and availability on file with Fitness Director
• Plan holiday schedules and personal time in advance so clients can be referred to substitutes and complete sessions as planned
• Provide monthly session forecasts in week three of every month
• Understand and follow employee standards of conduct and ethics
• Understand and uphold club building, facilities, service, program, and emergency procedures
• Complete all in-house training as assigned
• Work early morning, evening, and weekend hours as necessary
• Assume other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and nonverbal communication skills
• Excellent listening skills
• Ability to motivate and nurture others
• Demonstrated selling skills
• Strong work ethic that includes punctuality, organization, and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain a friendly, enthusiastic, and positive attitude
• Outwardly facing professional appearance
• Confidence and desire to create new relationships quickly
• Ability to quickly acquire and apply new knowledge and skills

Required Experience, Education & Certifications

• Nationally recognized personal training certification from a US Fitness accepted provider required
• CPR/AED certification required
• Participate in professional development and continuing education opportunities in order to maintain national certification per year and as established with Fitness Director

Employee Benefits

All US Fitness team members receive:

• Complimentary Membership and Guest Privileges
• Discounts on Personal Training, Mind&Body, Aquatics, and Kids Programs
• Discounts on Serenity Day Spa Services and all apparel
• Employee Referral Gift
• In-house Continuing Education Credits and CEC Reimbursement

Additional Full Time Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Benefits and Group Life Insurance Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off

Relocation

Candidates outside of the specified area are welcome to apply but if selected for an interview, they must be willing to travel at own cost. Relocation assistance is not offered.

Equal Opportunity Employer

US FITNESS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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