Personal Training Manager

Crunch Fitness; Mount Prospect (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Membership

Employee Discount

Paid Time Off

Health Benefits for Full-Time Employees

Job summary

A leading fitness company is seeking a Personal Training Manager in Mount Prospect, Illinois. This role is multifaceted, ensuring high-quality fitness experiences for members while training and managing Personal Trainers. Key responsibilities include achieving department targets and maintaining the highest standards of service. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, knowledge of personal training techniques, and the ability to inspire others in their fitness journey.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Crunch Certified Personal Training Program.
• Must be able to adjust and operate club equipment.
• Experience coaching/motivating groups required.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring club delivers high-quality fitness experiences.
• Hires and develops Personal Trainers.
• Achieves revenue and member retention targets.

Skills

Knowledge of Personal Training techniques

Strong interpersonal & communication skills

Ability to motivate groups

Excellent member service focus

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

dotFIT

ABC/Datatrak

Job description

Apertura Futura: Personal Training Manager

Job Summary

• The Personal Training Manager ensures that the club delivers a high quality fitness experience to all members.
• Responsible for communicating and upholding company standards and leading by example. Ensure that team members consistently execute the basics in punctuality, dress code compliance, friendliness and cleanliness.
• Hires, trains and develops a strong team of Personal Trainers.
• Responsible for the successful attainment of department targets, including revenue and member retention.
• Is the point of reference for fitness expertise within the club.

Span of Control / Organizational Relationship / People Management

• Job Scope: 1 club
• This position directly manages the following positions inside the club:
  • Assistant Head Coach (if club size warrants)
  • Personal Trainers

Staffing and Development (40% of time)

• Hire develop and manage performance of qualified Personal Trainers
• Train & develop other staff as needed regarding fitness and supplementation presentations, emphasizing the impact of these on membership retention
• Conduct weekly (or as-needed) meetings with direct reports to review performance and offer direction, motivation and guidance toward achieving individual and company goals. Offer career growth and advancement opportunities as warranted
• Manage the Personal Trainer schedule including staying within budgeted non-session hours as submitted to and approved by the CM
• Mediates club employee relations matters for all club fitness employees
• Discipline staff under the guidance of your direct supervisor

Fitness Management (40% of time)

• Ensure that all Personal Trainers are delivering high quality programs to their clients
• Develop weekly work schedules for fitness staff. Ensure that staff properly records their Time & Labor
• Ensure that staff compile with Time and Labor guidelines, and manage overtime in accordance with company guidelines.
• Provide member service and support related to fitness servicing issues
  • Assist members and encourage their involvement in fitness services.
• Ensure accurate administration of Personal Training including usage of dotFIT, measurement tracking, workout programs etc.
• Responsible for achieving monthly, quarterly and yearly revenue objectives set forth by the Company with regards to personal training services and Supplements
• Hire, Train and develop new Personal Trainers
• Regularly train staff on industry updates and teach Personal Trainers to be continually successful to ensure that all clients are trained professionally

Sales and Service (20% of time: club specific)

• Participate and provide direct execution support in the fitness area.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Crunch Certified Personal Training Program including program software (dotFIT, ABC/Datatrak, Crunch-U, VFP, Styku, Where applicable).
• Knowledge of Personal Training technique and program design.
• Must be able to adjust and operate all club equipment.
• Experience in coaching/motivating groups.
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills.
• Able to generate, maintain & demonstrate a friendly, enthusiastic & positive attitude.
• Possesses a strong member service focus.
• Responds professionally to requests and inquires from guests, members and staff.
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Certifications

One or more of the following certifications:

• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) - Certified Personal Trainer
• American Council on Exercise (ACE) - Personal Trainer Certification
• Cooper Institute - Personal Trainer Certification
• International Fitness Professionals Association (IFPA) - Personal Fitness Trainer Certification
• National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) - Certified Personal Trainer, Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES)
• National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) - Personal Fitness Trainer Certification
• National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT) - Personal Trainer Certification
• National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) - Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

Experience

• 1-2 years as a Personal Trainer/Crunch Coach preferred
• Preferred: Prior management experience in retail/hospitality industry leading 3-10 employees

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in club office; move about club floors and rooms; review, revise, create club paperwork; communicate with employees, members, and the public
• Regularly required to demonstrate or explain proper physical fitness activities, techniques and procedures. Regularly required to lift up to 50 pounds
• Travel: Must be able to travel by car and airplane up to 5% of the time

Benefits

• Free Membership
• Employee Discount
• Paid Time Off
• Health Benefits for Full-Time Employees

Crunch Fitness is looking for energetic, enthusiastic people that are passionate about health and fitness to join our team. Working at Crunch is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to inspire others to reach their fitness goals. Our ‘No Judgments’ philosophy attracts a diverse and welcoming group of professionals and makes Crunch an amazing company to work for.