Personal Trainer

A Personal Trainer is a customer service focused position delivering the highest quality level of training to our members exemplifying professionalism and insuring we adhere to our mission statement. This individual contributes to member retention by providing instruction and expertise to assist clients in achieving behavior changes and healthy lifestyles.

Essential Functions

To be knowledgeable of and adhere to all fitness center policies, rules, and guidelines to maintain the highest quality level of cleanliness and excellent equipment.

To work collaboratively with the Fitness and Wellness Director, Assistant FW Director, and fellow trainers.

To work closely, cooperatively, and amicably with all staff members.

To set goals and assess progress of clients on an ongoing basis, planning sessions around the needs of the clients based on those assessments.

To provide personal training that is safe, keeping in mind each client’s physical abilities and potential.

To communicate with immediacy and responsiveness, clearly and consistently to clients.

To follow-up no-shows and cancellations with concern for the individual’s welfare.

To serve as a fitness role model to clients and peers; practice what you preach!

To report all concerns and issues of members or yourself to the Fitness & Wellness Director.

To report all faulty equipment immediately in the equipment log.

To maintain a positive, friendly, smiling demeanor always putting personal issues aside.

To keep accurate records of sessions used, packages purchased, and paperwork required for payroll.

To keep all certifications current and up to date including CPR and AED.

To replace all equipment used with clients in its proper location leaving the area neat for others.

When multiple trainings are in session, share space and equipment respectfully.

To be knowledgeable and aware of JCA programming in all other departments to be able to discuss, refer clients to interesting programs and answer questions if necessary.

To attend all required meetings and JCA events as necessary to represent the FW Department.

To respond to JCA e-mail correspondence in a timely way as necessary to your position.

To stay current with the ever-changing fitness industry through professional development and personal research relevant to your position.

To dress professionally when training clients and working in the fitness center wearing JCA provided attire.

To contribute at least quarterly to fitness programming offering small group classes, workshops, and/or clinics to service members other than personal training clients.

To meet at pre-determined times with the FW Director to discuss/assess your job performance and set your personal training goals.

Education and/or Experience

Must be at least 21 years of age and have experience in personal training. Must be current in certifications including CPR and AED.

Language Skills

Ability to speak grammatically correct English and must totally comprehend English when spoken to at a normal speed. Must b