What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Training Director position at LA FITNESS?
Who Are We?
LA Fitness is a privately owned fitness club chain. LA Fitness has hundreds of health clubs and millions of members across US and Canada. In an industry often equated with fad and fashion, LA Fitness has steadily increased its presence by focusing on the one lifelong benefit valued by everyone: good health.
About Us
Founded in Southern California in 1984, LA Fitness continues to seek innovative ways to enhance the physical and emotional well-being of our increasingly diverse membership base.
With our wide range of amenities and highly trained staff, we provide fun and effective workout options to family members of all ages and interests.
Position: Personal Training Director
The Personal Training Director position is a critical role for our members' fitness success plan! The Personal Training Director is responsible for the overall growth performance and member experience of our Personal Training Programs. In the role you will spearhead sales, marketing, strategic planning, and development of your trainers.
Our PT Directors will work hand and hand with our Fitness Directors to ensure a positive member experience as they are introduced to the benefits of working with a Fitness Professional to assure their success as the begin their fitness journey with LA Fitness.
Key responsibilities include:
Sales & Marketing
- Generate new training clients while servicing existing clients
- Perform Fitness assessments on members which will include a demo experience of ‘working with a trainer’
- Develop and train current staff on personal training standards and expectations
- Continuously monitor and drive the club's financial growth targets
Team Management
- Manage and develop your clubs Personal Trainers and Membership teams across sales, marketing, and member experience
- Responsible for hiring, training, and developing a professional team of trainers
- Create an enthusiastic work environment that is friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about fitness
Operations
- Monitor and Oversee staff scheduling
- Handle member service escalations and issues
- Ensure daily operational processes are followed (member service & follow-up, cleanliness of training area)
We believe a successful Personal Training Director should have:
- A passion for helping people and delivering a great member experience
- A passion for fitness and health
- An excitement for sales and competitive spirit
- A player/coach leader who inspires and motivates through personal action
- The capability to lead effectively and create a welcoming, positive, and fun work environment
- An energetic and friendly problem solver
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Education/Certifications needed:
Recommended but not required, 2 years of Personal Training Sales/Management
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Weekly day range:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Norwalk, CT 06851: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $40
