What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Trainer position at WOA Aiken?
Instruct members and guests using up to date techniques and methods to ensure proper use of all exercise equipment as well as other methods of exercise. Provide clients with the highest level of professionalism and dedication through consistent programming and exercise prescription. Be dedicated to customer service, developing a personal rapport with members and motivate them to participate in programs.
Qualifications:
Certifications: Nationally accredited certification such N.A.S.M., N.S.C.A., A.C.S.M., A.C.E., or A.F.A.A. and current CPR.
OR
Education: B.S. in a health and fitness related field.
OR
ABLE to obtain Nationally accredited certification as mentioned above and presuing current CPR
Experience: Prior experience as a personal trainer preferred.
Physical Job Requirements: Job requires lifting of moderate to heavy weights on a regular basis
Primary Functions:
- Consistently offer the highest level of personalized member service while maintaining a positive, enthusiastic and helpful attitude.
- Maintain a minimum production of ten (10) personal training sessions per week.
- Clock in and Clock out for all shifts and breaks and never exceed 40 hours of work in a given week with obtaining permission from the Fitness Director or Owner.
- Whenever spending time in the club NOT working clock out and remove your uniform.
- Respond to member and guest concerns, suggestions and complaints in a timely, professional and consistent manner. If you are unable to resolve the issue, please communicate the issue to the Fitness Director or General Manager in a timely fashion.
- Ensure that members and guests are working out safely and effectively. Offer assistance and guidance when they are not.
- Instruct clients on the proper use of all exercise equipment.
- Educate members in proper gym etiquette.
- Meet personal sales and service goals as set forth by management each month.
- Demonstrate awareness of all current membership and PT offers.
- Continuously develop leads and solicit referrals.
- Use ABC Club Management Software to log all PT Sessions completed, sell all PT, Nutrition and Heart Rate Packages, and schedule all PT sessions with members.
- Attend regularly scheduled meeting for department and with Management.
- Clock in and out for all work shifts and breaks.
- Take pictures of each client as soon as you begin working with them and take post program pictures of each client and obtain written testimonials of each client insuring you have the client sign a photo release form prior to taking any pictures.
- Lift 100lbs from floor to waist level and carry a short distance
- Other duties as assigned
- Assist in keeping gym and locker rooms clean
- Assist in marketing functions as directed
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Lift 100lbs from floor to waist level and carry a short distance