Personal Trainer

Personal Trainer Job DescriptionGold's Gym Personal Trainers provide customized fitness programs to our members while educating and guiding them on proper nutrition, cardiovascular exercise, resistance training and attaining a healthier lifestyle. Clients sign up with a personal trainer to be motivated, educated, and held accountable while working towards their fitness goals. By definition, a personal trainer is a fitness professional possessing the knowledge, skills and abilities for safe and effective exercise and fitness program design, instruction and assistance for the purpose of reaching personal health and fitness goals. This career path has a much higher profile than ever before and Gold's Gym is committed to assisting our dedicated and driven staff members in the development of their skills and professional growth.Personal Trainer Expectations and ResponsibilitiesPunctual and prepared for all appointments with clients or staff meetingsPassionate about fitness and coaching others with purpose while providing excellent customer serviceAbility to motivate others to improve their overall fitness and healthDesire to help clients reach their health and fitness goals through proper cardiovascular, flexibility and resistance exerciseKnowledge of anatomy, functional exercise, basic nutrition, and basic exercise scienceConducts Fitness Assessments according to GGH protocolEducates members on current health and fitness issues and trendsExceptionally member service oriented and possesses outstanding communication skillsAbility to design exercise programs tailored to the needs of specific clients/goalsAbility to demonstrate and teach exercises while providing feedback on techniqueAbility to execute individual fitness program design in a safe and effective mannerUnderstands the importance of maintaining accurate and current client filesDedicated to maintaining personal integrity and personal health and fitnessWillingness to uphold GGH protocol and policiesAttends mandatory and optional staff training classesPromotes and sells personal training programs and servicesRemains current on certifications and new trends in the industryJob RequirementsCurrent CPR/AED Certification and basic First Aid knowledge (short grace period is offered)Current Nationally Recognized Personal Trainer Certification (short grace period is offered) NASM Cooper InstituteACSM NFPTACE CSCSNPTI NSCAISSA PTA GlobalAFAA NESTANCFS RTS Resistance Training SpecialistCompensation: $18.00 - $30.00 per hourFrom a single gym in Venice Beach, California in 1965 to a global symbol of strength and performance, Gold's Gym has defined serious training for nearly six decades. What began as a sanctuary for bodybuilders became the birthplace of modern fitness. With over 550 locations across six continents, our legacy has evolved while staying true to its roots- serious training, community and results. As the industry shifts, Gold's Gym continues to lead, honoring our heritage while building the next generation of members and fitness experiences.We attribute much of our success to our company culture. We're grounded, reliable, and entrepreneurial - - but also enthusiastic, collaborative, and creative.If this feels like you, we can't wait to get your application!