Fitness Specialist
About this role
Job DetailsJob Location: Plantation Pointe Fitness Center - Plantation, FL 33322Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $18.00 - $55.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: None
Location: Plantation Pointe Fitness Center - Plantation, FL
Pay Transparency: $18.00 - $20.00 per administrative hour (DOE; 10-15 hours per week) + $30.00 - $55.00 per hour for personal training services, health coaching services, and/or group fitness class delivery (DOE; up to 5 hours per week): Minimum rates may vary based on local wage laws. Pay depends on factors including site location, specialty, certifications, work experience, and other business needs.
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 Wellness 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 One Start sessions
Assist members in using safe and effective exercise form 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 such as cell phone use, etc.
Attend fitness department and fitness training meetings and continuing education classes to keep certifications current
Assist in 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), National Group Exercise Certification or 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
Benefits
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (Full Time)
Health Flexible Spending Account (Full Time)
Paid Time Off (Full Time)
Parking & Transit Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) (Eligible after 1 year of service + 1000 work hours)
Legal Support Plan
Employee Assistance Program & Mental Health Support Service
Complimentary Club Membership and Discounts on Active Products (where applicable)
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.
Company at a glance
Active Wellness designs fitness centers and delivers wellness services to inspire people toward a healthy, active life.
Every fitness center, corporate campus, and community may be unique, but the goal of engagement is the same. When Active is hired to manage or consult a fitness center operation, every decision is driven by member engagement. Active’s service, local community focus, and innovative programming yield the highest participation rates in the country.
Active has a growing network of partners ranging from large healthcare corporations to property management investors and locally-owned fitness centers. We leverage our best practices and services across all our partners sites, creating inspired spaces where the local community is engaged to live actively.
Services are tailored to client needs including: new facility design/development, operations management, human resources, industry-leading technology solutions, programming, and member engagement.
Our portfolio of offerings strategically supports independent, corporate, and in-house fitness centers across the country. Learn more about our services at www.activewellness.com or reach out to us directly here on LinkedIn.
And if you’re driven to inspire your community to Live Actively, we invite you to join Team Active. Our employees have continued support, training, and resources to deliver results for our members and partners. Find job openings at www.activewellness.com/careers
Top Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401k
- Employee Assistance Program
- Mental Health Support Service
- Complimentary Club Membership
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