Full-Time Personal Trainer – Year Round PT
Job Description
Personal Trainer – Year Round PT
Company: Lowe Enterprises
Location: Vail, CO
Date Posted: March 30, 2015
Source: Lowe Enterprises
Position Overview:
Primary role of personal trainer is to assess, teach, train and supervise physical activity of guests/clients. Must educate, motivate, plan and coach the guest/client to help them get the best from their workouts and exercise plans (which are bespoke to each client). Must promote and deliver personal training services that ensure clients receive personal attention, motivation, and professional state-of-the-art exercise instruction within the club.
Essential Functions:
· Maintain full knowledge of club functions and activities as it pertains to members and guests. Be familiar with resort equipment, club fitness classes, specials and hours of operation.
· Promote all club programs and departments by discussing other department areas that may assist the member with a “total club experience”.
· Responsible for fitness floor operations, equipment upkeep, and customer service. Take an active role in maintaining a neat, clean, and presentable club at all times.
· Update and be knowledgeable of Daily Function Report information.
· Must promote and deliver courteous, efficient, and memorable service to all members and guests. Promote club activities, and amenities within our facility.
· Coach and assist workouts, whether using weights, machines or dong aerobics, walking or flexibility training.
· When not otherwise occupied with a client, provide club members with correctional instruction, on the gym floor.
· During the workout, monitor and record client’s progress using methods such as body fat testing and heart rate levels.
· Provide advice about lifestyle changes and more general information about health and nutrition.
· Assess the needs and capabilities of individuals through weighing, measuring and conducting fitness tests to check blood pressure, heart rate and lung capacity.
· Provide training and assistance to individuals and groups by preparing a routine of client specific exercises.
· Provide advice to individuals on the correct method of exercising with weightlifting equipment, exercise bikes, treadmills and other training and exercise machines.
· Devise personal exercise programs for individuals according to age and level of fitness. Provide instruction in a variety of fitness activities.
· Teach and personally adhere to proper training and biomechanical techniques. Schedule clients for regular fitness evaluations.
· Assist in the cleaning and general maintenance of the club and make sure that equipment is maintained and correctly set up.
· Work on the fitness floor to take bookings or provide information about facilities.
· Consult with head trainer, doctors, physiotherapists, dietitians and other health professionals to devise health and fitness programs for clients.
· Report to Head Trainer upon commencing a scheduled session, as well as prior to finishing a scheduled session. Ensure that all clients begin and end sessions on schedule.
· Be prepared prior to commencing work with a client by reviewing each client fitness profile prior to their initial session.
· Maintain accurate and up-to-date files on all clients. This will include completing both Client Log Sheets.
· Maintain effective communication with clients by promptly returning all phone messages.
· Promote the use of continual personal training through ensuring renewals of existing clients.
· Generate referrals by maintaining contact with existing club members. This includes informing members of current promotions/incentives for referring new members to the club and ensuring that all members are aware of, and regularly make use of, their guest privileges. This will include speaking with members within the facility, as well as over the phone; all within the frame work an objective, professional, and business-minded relationship.
· Be safety and security conscious.
· Clear and direct communication with all other departments and assistance in other areas when needed.
· Always be in proper uniform and comply with grooming standards.
· Attend and actively participate in the scheduled meetings.
· Maintain schedule availability to provide the best assistance to the job related responsibilities to include but not limited to client expectations.
· Perform the role of other positions within the Aria Club as needed.
· Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or any other combination of training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
· 1+ year training experience preferred, ideally in hospitality setting.
· Working knowledge of computer programs, MS Windows, and MS Office.
· CPR and 1st aid certification.
· Demonstrated interest in fitness, health, and well-being and a strong desire to assist others in adopting a healthy lifestyle.
· Certification as a Personal Trainer by an accredited organization such as NASM, NSCA, ACSM or ACE Certified.
· Ability to successfully complete a practical evaluation designed to test proper biomechanics, exercise technique, and form. Certification as a nutrionist preferred.
· Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment and handle pressure situations with ease.
· Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail while exhibiting courteous and cooperative behavior with minimal supervision.
· Ability to speak, read, write, hear and understand the English language.
· Ability to use sound judgment regarding day to day club operations.
· Must be able to stand or walk for up to 8 hours per shift.
· Ability to work varying shifts, including early mornings and late nights.
· Ability to communicate verbally in a clear, concise, and motivating manner, while at the same time being an effective listener.
· Ability to maintain a positive, professional, success-driven, and customer service oriented attitude at all times.
How to Apply
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