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Arcis Golf

Functional Personal Trainer

Glendale, AZ · On-site

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Functional Personal Trainer

Arcis Golf

Glendale, AZ • On-site

Part-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

Arcis Golf rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 23 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

14th of 28 rated golf clubs

Job description

Club Location:
Arrowhead Country Club - Glendale, AZ
Arcis Golf team members thrive on anticipating needs, forging connections, and elevating experiences for our team, members, and guests. We are an inclusive team of unique individuals who show up each day with a grateful spirit, humble heart, and a genuine respect for one another.
Personal Trainer/Exercise Specialist to be part of a functional training team helping others to reach their fitness and wellness goals.
Requirements:
MUST know your musculoskeletal anatomy and at least basic biomechanics/kinesiology.
Serious functional trainers only- no fixed-plane machine hoppers.
MUST be a team player, have at least 3 years experience as a functional trainer. Must currently have or be willing to acquire the NASM-CPT certification before start date. Advanced Certifications preferred (TPI, etc). Testing will be involved in the interview process.
MUST have a good personality, a desire to help others, and be able to interact in a positive way with a variety of demographics. Must be able to sell your training services.
Duties:
Conduct consultations/biomechanical assessments, sell and conduct functional personal training sessions, attend team meetings, and host regular events/clinics for members.
Bring your unique talents and skills to our team of leaders and help us bring fitness, wellness, and pain relief to others.
Arcis Golf provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Arcis participates in E-Verify, the government program that certifies an employee's right to work for us in the U.S.

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