Assistant Personal Training Manager, Houston

Company DescriptionOUR STORY:Equinox Group is a high growth collective of the world's most influential, experiential, and differentiated lifestyle brands. We restlessly seek what is next for maximizing life - and boldly grow the lifestyle brands and experiences that define it. In addition to Equinox, our other brands, SoulCycle and Equinox Hotels are all recognized for inspiring and motivating members and employees to maximize life. Our portfolio of brands is recognized globally with locations within every major city across the United States in addition to London, Toronto, and Vancouver. OUR CODE:We are passionate about high performance living and we practice what we preach – investing time in our own health and fitness. We believe that everyone has untapped potential within them and it takes a disruptive approach to unleash it. We dream big and don’t settle for the status quo. We sweat the details. We never accept less than 110% to help each other deliver the Equinox experience and enable our members to get great results.  We are obsessed with what’s new, what’s now, what’s next. Never following, always leading, and living ahead of the moment in fashion, culture, and consumer behavior. We aren’t just a company; we’re a community vested in each other’s success. We value humility and a team approach at every level of the company.If you are a high performing individual who is passionate about winning and inspiring others then we are excited to discuss career opportunities with you.Job DescriptionOverview:The Assistant Personal Training Manager is a leader of operational excellence at the club and upholds the quality of the Equinox experience inclusive of education, programming, and coach development for the PT Department, reporting to the Personal Training Manager. Assistant Personal Training Managers should be goal-oriented, results driven, eager to interact with members, and excited to develop and manage a team of high performing talent while helping to drive the business.Business Leadership:Pipeline management includes Equifit (complimentary assessments) & complimentary training session conversion & follow-ups through phone calls and emails documented in our (CRM) system.Collaborate with Membership Advisors to provide a clear understanding of the PT value proposition and PT Sales takeovers.Perform session audits on both complimentary and paid services and provide timely and constructive feedbackSupport cohesive relationships with Operations by participating in the weekly PT/GM meeting.Forge meaningful relationships with key club leaders and identify partnership opportunities to support any key PT initiativesAssist with business performance by supporting the monthly action planHold the team accountable for branded, quality member interactions i.e. Fitness Specialist Hours, Special Events etc.Collaborate with Personal Training Manager to craft and execute a meaningful monthly trainers’ forum (meeting)Champion Personal Training service standards by engaging with members to seek feedback and identify areas of opportunity to course correct or establish best practices on delivering a category of one member experienceOperational Management:Maintain PT presentation standards including Bio Boards, Nametags and UniformsParticipate in Performance Management of Coaches in partnership with the PTM, Club Management and People and Culture teamOversee Equifit administration and communications in all stages of the Equifit processSupport new Coach onboarding, administration and logisticsDemonstrate a sharp business acumen, identifying trends and insights to increase profitabilitySupport all operational SOPs including administrative duties associated with client outreach and staff accountabilitiesParticipate in the pursuit and maintenance of team headcount target through active retention of current coaches and recruitment of prospective coachesEmployee Development: Lead employees through the coach levels via education and promotion process.Skill development of the fitness assessments, Complimentary PT sessions, and results review conversations through coaching, clearance, and feedbackEnsure compliance and delivery of programming through regular program design reviews with each team member.Teach coaches Equifit/CPT closing using Sales Training techniquesDeliver in club education to support the development needs of the training team and in alignment with EFTI direction i.e. in club workshopsLead the quality and developmental components of New Hire onboarding and session fundamentalsLead Ramper meetings with coaches to support successful business progression, programming and session deliveryEnsure efficient and timely trainer coach promotionsIdentify, collaborate, and align on key talent to advance trainer careersWhere applicable, Host/Participate in weekly Coach X team meetings to discuss upcoming result reviews, assessments, education, cultureSupport Coach X candidate development processSupporter of Team Culture:Participate in the recruitment & interviewing of prospective coachesMentor and develop ramping CoachesSupport and foster team commitment to ongoing education opportunities to ensure high standards and delivery of quality programmingESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.QualificationsPosition Requirements:Current national PT certification, CPR/AED, First Aid. Exercise Science or Sports Management Degree preferred. Proven ability to drive revenue, including sales skills with specific focus of attracting new clients and retention.Demonstrated ability to instruct and coach at a high-levelDesire to grow into a future PT leader, with an interest and passion for developing the PT businessDemonstrated ability to hire and develop staff through creating accountability and purpose driven goalsCollaborative leadership and strong desire to interact with members, clients and staff.Leadership experience in an educational, fitness or management setting (one year minimum preferred).Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Demonstrated time management and prioritization skills.Enthusiastic, passionate and knowledgeable regarding the fitness industry.Additional InformationAS A MEMBER OF THE EQUINOX TEAM YOU WILL RECEIVE:We offer competitive salary, benefits, and industry leading commission opportunities for club employeesComplimentary Club membershipPerks and incentives with our products and services including Personal Training, Pilates, Spa and ShopThis 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.Equinox is an equal opportunity employer. For more information regarding our career opportunities, please visit one of our clubs or our website at All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Must have a legal right to work in the United States. SummaryType: Full-timeFunction: OtherExperience level: Mid-Senior LevelIndustry: Health, Wellness And Fitness