Personal Training Lead

At VASA Fitness, we want to create an uplifting experience for everyone by offering inclusive, accessible, and on-trend fitness. The foundation of our brand is rooted in a culture centered on unity, passion, love, integrity, fun, and trust. Because our culture is alive—embodied by members and team members alike—VASA is a place where lives are changed because of authentic connections made within our supportive community. 

We offer a competitive, all-encompassing benefits package which includes healthcare benefits for employees who work 20 hours per week. All employees receive two complimentary gym memberships—one for themselves and another to give away—plus 401k options. 

30 hours per week employees: Paid Time Off (hourly), Health, Dental, Vision Benefits and Paid Parental Leave (in addition to above)

40 hours per week employees: Flexible Vacation Plan (salary) & Paid Holidays (in addition to above)

Come join VASA Fitness and join a passionate, fun, and united team!

POSITION TITLE:     Personal Training Lead (PTL)

REPORTS TO:          General Manager

DIRECT REPORTS:  Fitness Trainers

COMPENSATION:     FLSA: Hourly

PURPOSE

The Personal Training Lead is responsible for advancing the personal training business that results in exceeding all fitness financial targets in their fitness center. This is achieved by building and developing a high-performing team who enables our members to achieve their physical, mental, and emotional fitness goals while enjoying a world-class experience every visit.

DELIVERABLES

The deliverables for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Build and develop a high performing team. This includes establishing a culture within the team that adheres to our core values and drives accountability. The PTL is responsible for attracting, hiring, coaching, and maximizing the engagement of the personal training team for their club. The PTL is accountable to the improvement of acquisition of new & retention of existing personal training clients.
• Developing an agile personal training team who can facilitate & adjust programming to fit the exact needs of each client.  This includes following the Care & Connect concepts throughout the duration of the client journey.
• Creating an approachable environment in and around the Personal Training Cage.  This includes interacting with members, clients & guests in a friendly, fun, energetic & inclusive way.
• Ensure all clients receive the best value in personal training.  This includes consistent appearance & behavior of personal trainers, safe & clean training spaces and over-delivery of value to cost.
• Create a supportive, connected community for all personal trainers and their clients. This includes providing multiple tools & resources, meaningful personal trainer check-ins and encouraging the on-going growth and development of each personal trainer.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The competencies for successful performance in this role include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 3 years’ experience building high performing teams
• At least 1 NCCA-accredited Personal Training Certification.
• Current CPR/AED.
• Excellent communication skills. 
• Open minded to new approaches and ability to think outside the box.
• Optimistic mindset with a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude.
• Self-motivated with a high degree of ownership, sense of urgency and ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Great problem-solving skills.
• Passion for fitness and bringing healthy living to as many people as possible.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Applicable and transferable management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or related field.

This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities.  The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant.

VASA Fitness is an Equal Opportunity Employer