Personal Trainer (PT)

The Jewish Community Center; Creve Coeur (MO); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 41,328,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jewish Community Center is seeking a motivated fitness professional to develop and administer safe, goal oriented training programs for our members.

You will promote personal training and group fitness, conduct evaluations, schedule appointments, and build a strong client book to meet revenue goals. CPR/AED/First Aid certification is required; high school diploma or GED; nationally recognized personal training certification and/or related degree; mornings, evenings and weekends availability.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Current nationally recognized Personal Training certification and/or degree in related field required or preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of various personal training techniques and exercise principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer safe, goal oriented fitness programs approved by JCC or national cert agencies.
• Promote personal training, fitness programs, group exercise, aquatics or programs for members.
• Perform fitness evaluations and training appointments as scheduled by supervisor.
• Confirm appointments with customers and be prompt and prepared.
• Call clients to schedule or confirm appointments and build client book to meet revenue goals.
• Establish personal networks and effective interpersonal relationships.
• Special assignments may include seminars, program development, community outreach, inter-departmental events.

Skills

Active listening

Sales

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Education

High School diploma or GED

Personal Training certification

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

Job description

Responsibilities:Develop and administer safe and effective goal oriented fitness programs, which have been approved by the JCC 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.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: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.