Personal Trainer

Personal Trainer Job Description and Guidelines

We strive to change others’ lives by creating individualized programs and maintaining an encouraging, positive environment. We maintain a high level of professionalism to serve not only our clients, but all members within our club. Roles and Responsibilities

• Be on time, prepared, and in uniform for every session
• Plan and conduct safe, effective workouts
• Adapt program design around individual’s goals and experience level 
• Maintain up to date client files and program design – this includes regular measurements and check ups every 4-6 weeks • Meet expectations set by management
• Assist with seminars, events, and fitness consultations as scheduled
• All schedule changes go through PT Manager
• Maintain up to date certifications necessary for employment (PT and CPR)
• Promote yourself as a fitness professional within your club
• Offer upgrades, add-ons, and program renewals for client retention
• Properly fill out all shift reports when applicable; compensation for floor hours depends on this
• Make sure time edit sheets are turned in the same day, late edits will cause payroll issues and are subject to disciplinary action when not turned in on time (some of these will require a shift report attached)
• Follow all the club policies and procedures which includes providing each customer with care and attention
• Communicate with management any client information, issue, or uncertainty of company policy
• Make contact with new client within 24 hours of being assigned to that client
• Any assigned shifts during open hours are mandatory; missing a shift (or an appointment) without proper communication to management will result in disciplinary action
• Communicate with clients and members recommendations for supplements from our product line
• Meet monthly minimums for consults completed and supplement sales  

Program Design Requirements  Follow program design requirements in order to ensure client success. Update Cardio Trackers and Strength Training Workout Logs monthly for progression.  

1. 30/60 Minute One-on-one Training Sessions and buddy training  
2. Strength Training and Workout Logs

• • A written record of each workout you do with your client. Carry a clip board and record weight, reps, and sets (enter into trainerize)
  • Plan workout routines for clients to follow each day they will be working out, ensure they know each exercise, and how to use equipment (aka homework for days not with you)
  • Customize workouts around goals, limitations, and experience level

3. Cardio Tracker

• • Create a personalized and progressive cardiovascular training program
  • Have your client keep track of all cardiovascular training, review at the end of the month for client’s accountability

4. Nutritional Guidance

• • Provide nutritional guidance and suggestions (including macros
  • Clients may use a food diary as a tool to keep track of nutrition (my fitness pal/the club app)
  • Supplement guidance using our product line  

5. Weight and Measurement Tracker

• • Track client’s results once a month (6 weeks max in between check up). Starts with client intake form before 1st session
  • Get their weight, body fat percentage, and measurements around their body
  • Use reference points to ensure accurate measurements
  • Use Styku where applicable (enter data into weight and measurement tracker)