Certified Personal Trainer

Job Description

Job Description

Fitness Trainer (Contract Role)

Are you passionate about helping others achieve optimal health and wellness through their fitness goals? Raptor Performance and Wellness is seeking a fitness trainer to provide personal training and fitness instruction to individuals and small groups at our fitness center in East Memphis.

You’ll be a part of our clients’ journey from start to finish, assessing their goals, creating exercise routines tailored to their needs and monitoring their progress.

The fitness trainer should be a strong communicator, offering helpful instruction in a positive environment that motivates clients to improve their physical health through exercise.

Knowledge of and passion for golf is strongly encouraged.

Objectives of this role

• Assist with the growth and development of a golf specific fitness platform focusing on mobility and functional training which will lead into strength and power training as the client progresses in the program
• Create custom workout plans based on clients’ personal fitness goals
• Modify fitness plans to address health issues, injuries or other specific needs
• Provide tips, advice and guidance on improving form using Raptor Performance and Wellness’s equipment
• Support the development and delivery of Raptor Performance and Wellness’s fitness programs
• Ensure client safety during fitness sessions
• Develop strong, professional relationships with clients and motivate them to achieve their fitness goals

Responsibilities

• Lead one-on-one and small-group fitness sessions with clients
• Listen to clients’ fitness goals and actively track their physical progress
• Monitor the use of fitness equipment to ensure client safety
• Demonstrate fitness techniques and train clients to use gym equipment properly
• Explain and enforce safety and hygiene guidelines during each session
• Perform CPR or emergency first aid, if necessary

Skills and qualifications

• Broad knowledge of physical exercise and human physiology, with the ability to determine appropriate workout plans according to individual needs and goals
• Experience as a fitness / personal trainer or has a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology or a related field
• Strong motivational presence and enthusiasm for helping clients achieve their fitness goals
• Passion for fitness and health, especially golf
• Previous high school or collegiate golfer preferred
• Positive attitude and excellent interpersonal skills
• Physical ability and stamina to demonstrate exercise techniques accurately over long periods of time
• In-depth knowledge of gym equipment, machines and fitness techniques
• Posting to social media platforms promoting Raptor Performance and Wellness offerings and themselves

Preferred qualifications

• Proven experience designing workout plans tailored to individuals
• If not already certified, trainer will be required to complete certified personal training program, TPI LEVEL 1, TPI FITNESS LEVEL 2 / 3 and POWER LEVEL 2 / 3.
• CPR and first aid certifications
• Knowledge of and passion for golf
• Previous high school or collegiate golfer preferred
• Demonstrated ability to lead classes effectively
• Background in exercise science, kinesiology, or related field
• Strong teaching and leadership skills
• Commitment to staying current on health and fitness best practices
11 days ago