Fitness Specialist - Active Wellness : Job Details

Role and Responsibilities

The Fitness Specialist/Personal Trainer is responsible for managing the fitness floor, being responsive to members and guests by offering assistance, and educating Active Sports members on the safe and correct use of cardio and weight training equipment. This person also performs assessments, provides package prescriptions, answers fitness and wellness related questions, and sells personal training packages.

Specific Responsibilities

Essential Functions

* Sell and deliver personal training sessions to clients

* Schedule and conduct Welcome Workouts

* Assist members in using safe and effective exercise forms during their workouts

* Maintain a clean, safe and orderly fitness floor, racking weights, picking up towels, water bottles, magazines, cleaning equipment, etc.

* Perform fitness assessments (movement and posture assessments, blood pressure checks, body composition tests) as requested by members

* Support, teach, and encourage members to meet their fitness goals

* Work together as a team with all departments

* Develop relationships and encourage member referrals

* Enforce Active Wellness policies on cell phone use, etc.

* Attend fitness department and fitness training meetings and continuing education classes to keep certifications current

* Assist in the development and implementation of new fitness programs/classes

* Administer emergency care to members and guests in need of assistance

* Work as a TEAM with all other departments

* Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Other Functions

* Be knowledgeable about all programs and activities offered by Active Wellness

* Promote club services and activities

* Perform routine maintenance of equipment

* Assist with keeping the club well-stocked and clean

* Attend Active Wellness site meetings and trainings

* Handle injury and illness and security incident reporting

Qualifications

Qualifications and Education Requirements

* Operational knowledge of resistance training equipment and proper form

* Knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics

* Knowledge of appropriate exercises for specific muscle groups

* Knowledge of injury prevention and basic rehabilitation

* Knowledge of basic movement and posture assessments and body composition assessments

* Ability to calculate target heart rate

* Basic knowledge in nutrition

* Must be detail oriented, organized and highly responsive with a commitment to customer service

* Strong verbal communication skills

* Basic computer skills, customer service skills, results oriented, ability to multitask, and commitment to the fitness industry

* AED/CPR/First Aid Certified

* National Personal Training Certification(s) required (see approved Certification, Licenses and Permits list) as well as modality specific certifications as required by role (if applicable)

* Proof of citizenship or legal status

Physical and Working Conditions

* Ability to take the responsibility for the health and safety of others

* Ability to stand for several hours in a same shift; ability to lift 25 lbs

* Fitness club environment

* Must follow OSHA and Active Wellness safety standards

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.

Active Wellness LLC is an equal opportunity employer.