Manager In Training Jobs in Moss Point, MS (NOW HIRING)

OVERVIEW: 

A Club4Fitness Assistant Personal Training Manager is responsible for assisting the Personal Training Manager (PTM) in mentoring new and existing personal trainers whose role includes helping those who are new to the Club4Fitness personal training program to become get acclimated and assist the Personal Training Manager in training new personnel how to be productive.  Additionally, the Assistant Personal Training Manager will cover in lieu of a PTM or cover when the PTM is unavailable.  At all times, the Assistant Personal Training Manager must demonstrate a thorough understanding and ability to perform all aspects of the personal trainer position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and or ability required.

• Assist the Personal Training Manager (PTM) by walking new personal training staff through onboarding activities listed in their onboarding schedule (considered to be the first 30 days of employment)
• Helps other personal trainers develop a working knowledge of Peak/ABC (dependent upon the membership sales system in use at the assigned CLUB)
• Coaches personal trainers on running an effective consultation for a prospective training client; Shadows previously trained personal trainers to evaluate their proficiency on providing client consultations
• Assists the PTM to instill all fundamental skills related efficiency of appointment setting for fitness consultations and overall prospecting within the assigned personal training department
• Assists PTM in reinforcing the need for all personal training personnel to know, follow, and understand specific personal training and also C4F policies and procedures, with an emphasis on full understanding of current personal training cancel/freeze policies/procedures
• Conducts session quality reviews of existing personal training staff
• Has a working understanding of Trainerize from which to help teach new trainers this system
• Understands and assists PTM with social media responsibilities
• Assists PTM with filling the new trainer schedules with clients
• Helps personal training staff better understand and competently complete monthly trainer business plans as well as daily/weekly reporting
• Performs “Floor Hours Activities” (10 to 15 hrs weekly) and completes a minimum of 20 consultations per month
• At all times acts as ‘right-hand support’ to the Personal Training Manager in driving revenue through Personal Training package sales within his/her assigned Club by mentoring/coaching and educating PT personnel, as needed
• Is capable of maintaining a regular personal training schedule alongside responsibilities described above that are intended as a ‘helpmate’ to the PTM, including

• Delivers fast paced, pre-designed workouts to medium and large groups of clients
• Leads and motivates clients throughout intense training sessions
• Builds and then maintains a highly engaged member participation base
• ‘Practices what is being preached’...Lives a lifestyle similar to the way you want clients to live theirs.
• Ensures safety of participants in regard to exercise technique and participation of boot camp activities as well as to modify specific exercises in order to create accommodations for varying skill levels among participants
• Attends weekly and monthly fitness meetings and required educational presentations; may be asked to assist in preparation of said meetings and presentation of specific topics in said meetings
• Assists in handling member concerns, when the PTM is unavailable
• Maintains member engagement through social media and "promote the brand"
• Is poised to be trained to learn the full scope of the Personal Training Manager role over the course of time worked in the Assistant Personal Training Manager position
• Acts as a fitness leader in the community

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS: 

The position reports directly to the Personal Training Manager assigned to a specific Club4Fitness facility.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1) Knowledge, skills & abilities:

• Experienced Certified Personal Trainer with previous experience
• Knowledge of physiology, exercise technique, and body mechanics so as to assess and provide necessary guidance in regard to functional training for women during pregnancy as well as to members recovering from illness or injury and improve repetitive motions or offer alternative to endurance and/or strength training activities
• The ability to pass a personal training Strength and Conditioning Assessment
• Both detail- and results-oriented with high degree of professionalism and organizational skills and an ability to multi-task 
• Positive, motivating and effective interpersonal communication skills
• Desire and capacity to train all fitness levels
• Have a high level of understanding and presence across social media.
• CPR/AED certification
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, including gregarious personality, an innate ability to motivate and inspire, and unstoppable energy
• Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within teams

2) Minimum certifications/education/experience level:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required; 2- or 4-yr degree in an exercise science or related field is preferred
• Must hold a current fitness certification from an approved education company such as ACSM, ACE, NASM, NCSA, AFFA, NFPT (NCCA Certified)
• Must be CPR/AED certified

Reasonable accommodations may be possible to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  

• Mental Demands:  Reading; ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain emotional control under pressure
• Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:  Work with frequent interruptions; climbing, stretching, frequent light lifting of books, boxes; occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds; frequent use of computer and repetitive hand motions 

• Regulated air temperature and humidity in gym facilities and office environment, however, temperatures and humidity may be elevated while group and personal exercise activities are being performed
• Regular standing, walking, crouching, kneeling, stretching, lifting, and other physical activity are required while performing the duties of the role
• Sitting, close reading, and typing are required while performing the duties of the role
• Noise level is generally low but may be louder and more intense in gym facilities
• Travel will be required as described above

• Hours are scheduled and will include early mornings, late evenings, and some weekend assignments.  Additionally, there will be special occasions and/or activities that require extended hours of availability related to events, launches, Club openings, etc., but the need to remain flexible enough to meet client availability is paramount. Further, the Assistant Personal Training Manager will be expected to ‘fill in’ when a PTM is not available.
• Work schedule changes must be pre-approved by the Personal Training Manager