PT Personal Trainer

The Centers, Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

A professional management firm is seeking a Personal Trainer in Cleveland, Ohio. This role involves instructing clients safely during training sessions, providing quality customer service, and ensuring client safety in fitness areas. Candidates should hold current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications, along with a fitness certification. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential. This exciting opportunity offers a chance to work in a dynamic fitness environment.

Qualifications

• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.
• Current fitness certification from an accredited body.
• Excellent organizational, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely instruct clients through personal training sessions.
• Provide quality customer service to all clients.
• Ensure client safety throughout fitness areas.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Leadership

Knowledge of recreational sports

Education

CPR/AED certification

First Aid certification

Certification in ACE, NASM, ACSM, NSCA

Tools

Fitness assessment equipment

Job description

Centres, LLC is a professional management firm specializing in facility, operation, and program management for higher education. We offer customized services while maintaining a high standard of quality across all clients.

Commitment to the well‑being, security, and future of our employees is a priority. View the competitive benefits package on our careers page for more information.

Responsibilities

• Safely instruct clients through effective personal training sessions at the Recreation Center.
• Provide quality customer service to all clients and potential clients, regardless of fitness level, appearance, or otherwise.
• Ensure client safety throughout the strength and cardiovascular areas.
• Communicate effectively with the supervisor via phone, email, or in person.
• Enforce all program policies and procedures as they pertain to the personal training program.
• Enforce all building policies and procedures and assist as needed during emergencies.
• Attend all Personal Training and all‑department staff meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.
• Current certification in one of ACE, NASM, ACSM, NSCA, or other NCCA‑accredited certifications.
• Leadership and supervisory abilities.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and enthusiasm.
• Excellent organizational, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of standard practices in recreational sports.
• Ability to thrive in an environment that values high expectations, accountability, and balanced lifestyles.

Competencies

Technical Competencies

• Proficiency with fitness assessment equipment (blood pressure, height, weight, body fat measurement with calipers, waist-to-hip ratio, cardiovascular testing, muscular strength and endurance testing, flexibility testing).
• Proficient at exercise prescription and developing progressive workouts for clients.

Contact

Internal contacts include staff at all levels. External contacts include customers and vendors. Contact involves troubleshooting, informing, exchanging information, negotiating, making recommendations, and giving instructions.

Work Environment

• Office and fitness center environment.
• Moderate to loud noise.
• Evening or weekend work may be required.

Physical Demands

• Lifting heavy equipment.
• Standing or walking for at least 50% of the work day.
• Occasional bending and stooping.
• Hearing and talking.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.