Personal Trainer (FT)

St. Louis JCC; Missouri; On-site; USD 34,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Louis JCC is seeking a full-time Personal Trainer who can develop and oversee goal-oriented fitness programs, promote training services, and conduct evaluations for members. The role requires a current nationally recognized certification and the ability to work mornings, evenings, and weekends.

CPR/AED/First Aid certification is mandatory. The position emphasizes relationship-building, sales of training services, and participation in workshops and community events to grow client books and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Must hold a current, nationally recognized Personal Training certification and/or a related degree.
• Demonstrated knowledge of personal training techniques and physical fitness.
• Six months preferred experience in related field.
• Must be able to work mornings, evenings and weekends.
• Strong communication and sales skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse clientele.
• Flexible schedule to meet patrons’ needs, including all time slots.
• Must perform physical requirements including lifting 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer goal-oriented fitness programs approved by certification bodies.
• Promote personal training and fitness programs to members.
• Perform fitness evaluations and schedule/train clients.
• Call clients to schedule and confirm appointments; build client book.
• Plan and execute quarterly workshops/events to market services.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Active listening

Sales experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Nationally recognized Personal Training certification

Degree in related field (Sports Medicine, Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics)

CPR/AED/First Aid for the Professional Rescuer

Job description

Personal Trainer (FT)

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St. Louis, MO 63146

Overview

Salary Range $25.00 - $65.00 Commission

Position Type Full Time

Category Fitness

Description

Responsibilities:

• Develop and administer safe and effective goal-oriented fitness programs, which have been approved by the J and/or the approved national fitness certification agencies.
• Promote personal training, fitness programs, group exercise, aquatics or other programs pertinent to our member’s needs. Present the benefits of personal training to all members and demonstrate the value of the program. Be aware of and able to offer current Fitness specials/promotions and be aware of programs offered across the J.
• Perform fitness evaluations and personal training appointments as scheduled or assigned by supervisor. Confirm appointments with customers; be prompt and prepared.
• Call clients and potential clients to schedule and or confirm appointments. Actively seek to build client book to meet your revenue goals. Establish personal networks and effective interpersonal relationships.
• Champion and promote membership workshop and events. The Personal Trainer II will plan, promote and execute quarterly workshops/events for members in order to market value added services. The Personal Trainer II will enhance leadership skillsets by developing and leading events, while creating opportunities to increase personal business.
• All other duties as requested by supervisor.

Note: Special assignments may be determined based upon mutual interests: conducting monthly seminars for our members, assist in development of new programming with niche interest, assist in community outreach projects, work in collaboration as a fitness expert for inter-departmental events and joint programs, etc.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Must hold a current, nationally recognized Personal Training certification and/or a degree in a related field (i.e. Sports Medicine, Exercise Physiology, and Biomechanics).
• Demonstrated knowledge of a variety of personal training techniques, programs, and principles of physical fitness and exercise technique.
• Six months prior experience in a related field is preferred.
• Must be able to work mornings, evenings and weekends.
• Trainers must have active listening skills.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated sales experience and knowledge of the principles of salesmanship.
• Must be able to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals.
• Trainers should have flexibility of schedule to meet our patrons’ needs: day, evening, and weekend hours. While no one trainer must work all schedules, our most successful trainers are able to offer hours in all time slots.
• Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position: bending, lifting weights of at least 50 pounds, squatting, spotting, reaching, standing, walking, and able to demonstrate exercises/techniques to patrons.

All Trainers are required to hold current CPR/AED/First Aid for the Professional Rescuer certifications. If there is no expiration date on the certification, it will be considered expired one year from the date of issuance.

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