Applied Exercise Science Jobs in Portland, OR (NOW HIRING)

Villa Sport offers exciting and fulfilling career opportunities for those who thrive in a fast-paced, energizing environment. Our portfolio includes clubs across multiple states, including California, Texas, Colorado, Idaho, and Oregon. Our resort-style clubs are more than just gyms; they are communities where fitness, family, and fun come together. We are on a mission to create energizing environments where you can thrive and grow with us.

If you're a high-performing, outgoing, service-oriented superstar looking for a chance to make a difference, you've found your home. At Villa Sport, we offer a fantastic work environment, competitive wages, and a 401(k) plan with a company match of up to 4% of your compensation. Ready to join a team that’s going places? Your journey starts here! 

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position will assist the Fitness Department with leadership, connectivity, fitness sales, and administrative duties relating to operating the fitness department. Typical responsibilities will include assisting with meeting and scheduling new club members for their initial fitness consultation at point of join and prescribing and promoting fitness packages, staff, and programs. This position will also deliver high quality fitness training services, small group training programs, and educational seminars that help members achieve their health and personal goals and generate significant revenues for the club. Under supervision of the Fitness Director, the Fitness Lead Associate is responsible for achieving or exceeding departmental budget expectations. The Fitness Lead Associate performs management duties in addition to coordinating with the Fitness Director to ensure management presence during all peak hours. The Fitness Lead Associate participates in club-wide events, parties, programs and projects when needed.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Hourly rate of pay, based on relevant experience to the role.  
• Commission on all sessions when conducting personal training. 
• PTO.
• Benefits package.
• 401K with dollar for dollar match up to 4%.
• Complimentary club membership.
• Discounts on club products and services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong sales and sales training skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to learn new software systems quickly.
• Knowledge and expertise in individual training protocols, group training protocols, and current fitness trends and equipment. 
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology.
• Experience in a high sales-generating personal training/fitness department.
• Minimum one year's personal training experience with proven track record of high service and revenue performance preferred. 
• Minimum one-year in an administrative position preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and approaching members at the club. 
• Ability to focus on a task or assignment through completion.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task. 
• Ability to take initiative and use good judgment in making suggestions and executing solutions to issues promptly and effectively. 
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Friendly, sincere, energetic, and enthusiastic. 
• Honest and ethical.
• Detail-oriented.
• Must have at least one nationally recognized accredited certification from the following:  
  • The Academy of Applied Personal Training Education (AAPTE) 
  • ACTION PT  
  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) via National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) 
  • International Fitness Professionals Association (IFPA) 
  • National Exercise Trainers Association (NETA) 
  • The National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT) 
  • International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) 
  • National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) 
  • WITS 
  • American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) 
  • National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) 
  • NASM P.E.S 
  • Cooper Institute 
  • American Council on Exercise (ACE PT) 
  • Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA PT) 
  • National Council on Strength and Fitness (NCSF) 
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification required prior to hire date.
• 4-Year Degree in the Fitness Field preferred.
• Occasional bending and kneeling, and infrequent lifting of weights up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent standing, walking, reaching.
• The noise level is usually moderate to high

For more information about Villa Sport, please visit our website at www.villasport.com.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the Company’s policy to employ, train, promote, transfer, discipline, terminate, and otherwise treat all employees and job applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and abilities as they relate to the Company’s needs.  The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partnership status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.