Personal Trainer & Member Services

Snap Fitness; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 8,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Gym membership

Opportunities for advancement

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Snap Fitness Owatonna is seeking a part-time Personal Trainer & Member Experience Specialist who blends front desk duties, member support, fitness coaching, and community engagement to drive member satisfaction and PT growth.

You will conduct training sessions, assist with orientations, track progress, and promote classes and amenities while maintaining a welcoming, clean gym environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Nationally recognized Personal Training Certification or ability to obtain within timeframe.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally with members, guests, and staff.
• Reliable, dependable, and punctual.
• CPR/AED certification current or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Operate the front desk and greet members on arrival.
• Build relationships with members and engage on the gym floor.
• Assist members with basic equipment questions and promote classes and services.
• Conduct personal training sessions outside of scheduled hours and track progress.
• Lead group fitness instruction with energetic, safe coaching cues.
• Maintain club cleanliness and re-rack weights as needed.
• Assist with new member orientations and member goal setting.
• Support social media content creation and capture photos/videos as requested.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Reliability

Initiative

Technology literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Scheduling software

Email / CRM tools

Job description

Part‑Time | Approximately 8‑12 Hours Per Week + opportunity for additional hours

The Personal Trainer & Member Experience Specialist plays a key role in creating an exceptional member experience while supporting gym operations, member engagement, and personal training growth. This position combines personal training, member support, front desk responsibilities, facility upkeep, and community engagement. Team members are expected to build relationships with members, maintain a welcoming environment, support club cleanliness standards, and actively contribute to the growth of personal training services. At Snap Fitness Owatonna, staff are expected to be visible, engaged, and proactive—not simply sitting behind the front desk.

Key Responsibilities

Member Experience & Engagement

• Work the front desk
• Build relationships with members
• Walk the floor and engage with members during shifts
• Assist members with basic equipment questions
• Promote classes, training services, challenges, and amenities

Personal Training Growth & Coaching

• Conduct personal training sessions professionally outside of scheduled staffed hours
• Support member goal setting
• Assist with new member fitness orientations
• Maintain client notes and progress tracking
• Instruct group fitness classes with energy and professionalism, ensuring safe movement, proper coaching cues, and an encouraging environment for all members.

Front Desk Operations

• Conduct tours for prospective members
• Answer questions regarding memberships and amenities
• Manage phone calls, emails, and messages as assigned
• Enroll new members into memberships

Facility Standards & Cleaning

• Follow all shift cleaning checklists
• Re-rack weights and organize equipment

Content & Community Contribution

• Participate in social media content creation
• Capture photos and videos when requested

Qualifications (Required)

• Minimum 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Nationally recognized Personal Training Certification or ability to obtain certification within an agreed-upon timeframe
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to communicate professionally with members, guests, and staff
• Reliable, dependable, and punctual
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Comfortable using technology including email, scheduling software, social media, and basic computer systems
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• Current CPR/AED certification (or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire)

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous personal training experience
• Experience working in a fitness facility
• Experience in customer service, hospitality, retail, sales, or member services
• Group fitness instruction experience
• Knowledge of strength training, functional training, and exercise programming
• Sales or membership enrollment experience
• Experience building relationships and community engagement

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Gym membership
• Opportunities for advancement
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person