What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Trainers - Miami Lakes Athletic Club position at The Graham Companies?
Miami Lakes Athletic Club
A Journey to Wellness…
Miami Lakes Athletic Club is a 48,000 sq. ft. facility that offers a variety of exercise and workout equipment suitable for any level of athleticism. It is located in the beautiful Miami Lakes, Florida and has been one of South Florida’s premier fitness and wellness centers since 1982. Our staff is dedicated to improving the “quality of life” of our members and the community of Miami Lakes.
Miami Lakes Athletic Club is looking for Full-Time and Part-Time Personal Trainers to join the team!
JOB SUMMARY:
Personal Trainer provides one-on-one, semi-private and small group fitness instruction to members that desire tailored programs to meet their needs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following list describes the primary responsibilities required for the position.
- Design fitness programs that encompass cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, nutrition, stress and lifestyle considerations. (NASM protocols)
- Perform thorough fitness assessments on all clients
- Teach safe and effective exercises to suit client needs
- Provide clients with knowledge, skills, guidance, support, motivation and educational resources
- Develop effective and efficient exercise programs that offer variety and meet the specific needs of our clients
- Encourage clients to enroll and participate in special events at the club
- Network with the appropriate health and fitness professional regarding the care of a client and incorporate recommendations as needed
- Remain certified and updated on all current research and fitness trends
- Adheres to client programming and customer service guidelines as published by the athletic club from time to time
- Conducts regular motivation calls to clients
- Conduct complimentary sessions for prospective clients and encourage them to invest in our services
- Work in partnership with Athletic Club to achieve revenue goals
- Role playing with management staff
- Ask for referrals
- Oversee and take initiative with appointment schedule
- Calling prospective clients
- Conduct complementary sessions
- Conduct complimentary mini-sessions to promote services during down-times
- Suggestive selling complimentary products
- Adheres to all administrative responsibilities and procedures
QUALIFICATIONS:
- National level Personal Training certification such as ACSM, NSCA, NASM, ACE or comparable (current)
- Degree in a health related field is considered a plus but not mandatory
- CPR certification (current)
- 2 years experience as a personal trainer or 1 year employment with Athletic Club
- Candidate can present documentation illustrating sales success
- Excellent client testimonials and references
- Success at teaching small group training
- Personality skills are very important. Must be extremely friendly, positive, upbeat, energetic and have great communication skills
- Individual must be a team player but also able to work independently, holds strong work ethics and has excellent initiative