NEWBURGH | MIDDLETOWN
PERSONAL TRAINER
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
* Floor Time: $16/hour
* Session Pay: $23 to $51/session
* Complimentary Gold's Gym membership
* Health Benefits, Paid Vacation
CONTINUING EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Paid for and provided for you by Gold's Gym through Active Life Fitness Professional, a unique and valuable benefit provided for all Personal Trainers at Gold's Gym Newburgh and Middletown.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Gold's Gym is seeking to add talented individuals interested in joining our personal training team at the Newburgh & Middletown locations. This is an exciting opportunity for certified personal trainers, exercise science students/graduates, and others looking to pursue a full time career in fitness.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Nationally recognized personal training certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days
* Passion for fitness and helping others
* Exercise science, kinesiology, or other related background preferred, but not required
* Team player who demonstrates humility and welcomes feedback
* Understanding and driven by the Personal Training department mission and values
* Ability to work 35-40 hours per week, including weekends
* Possesses passion, ambition, drive, and knowledge regarding the fitness industry
* High school diploma/GED required or equivalent work experience
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Excels in time management, organizational and follow-up skills
* Computer literate, tech savvy, energetic, and friendly
* CPR/AED certification (required upon hire)
KEY RESPONSIBILITES:
* Work all scheduled floor hours and book member assessments in helping to build your personal training business
* Attend and actively participate in weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly meetings
* Continual pursuit of coaching excellence and professional development as a personal trainer through Active Life Fitness Professional (paid for by Gold's Gym).
JOB CHARACTERISTICS:
* Each day different from the next; especially in personal interactions.
* Fast-paced environment with multiple tasks going simultaneously
* Very socially-focused; requires "how can I help you?" attitude.
* Lots of attention spent on building and maintaining relationships, especially where helping, not pressuring, others fosters the relationship.
* Adherence to established guidelines and procedures is important.
* Position requires a need for a persuasive, "selling" (rather than "telling") communication style.
* Team environment: You must be willing to jump in and roll up your sleeves to help out when necessary.
ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS:
* Adhere to Gold's Gym core values inside and outside of the gym (including social media)
* Be an open source of communication
* Be fully prepared for personal training sessions with programming completed prior to the session, arriving at least 15 minutes prior to scheduled sessions
* Uphold and maintain standards of cleanliness and preparedness as it pertains to local guidelines
* Continued education and never-ending pursuit of coaching excellence
ABOUT GOLD'S GYM NEWBURGH & GOLD'S GYM MIDDLETOWN AND THE PEOPLE WE SEEK:
Gold's Gym Newburgh & Gold's Gym Middletown are in the process of creating a high performance culture within their personal training departments. First and foremost, we are seeking people that fit within our culture and symbolize our values: Empathy, Proficiency, Integrity, and Commitment. We are looking for those who are interested in a full time career in fitness with the real potential of making $35,000 to $100,000 a year upon achieving “full time” trainer status. We are looking for those that have a passion for fitness, helping people, and love the Gold's Gym community. Aside from a nationally recognized certification, all other education will be conducted in-house by our partners, Active Life Consulting.
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.
Gold’s Gym is an equal opportunity employer. For more information regarding other jobs or career opportunities with Gold's Gym Newburgh/Middletown, please visit www.goldsgymservices.com/jobs.
All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. You must have a legal right to work in the United States to be considered for employment.