Job Information
East Bank Club Personal Trainer - Part Time - AM or PM in Chicago, Illinois
The Opportunity
We are seeking an enthusiastic, skilled, and inspiring Personal Trainer to join our growing fitness team! Personal trainers assess their clients’ strengths and weaknesses and create customized workout plans. They demonstrate and explain exercises in a clear and efficient way. They provide physical and mental guidance and monitor clients’ progress on a regular basis. Personal trainers offer words of encouragement and motivation throughout every session and provide clients with constant support and constructive feedback. Personal trainers can work with individuals or in small groups. They will administer various fitness tests from blood pressure to Inbody body fat analysis on a regular basis with all clients. They will also keep up with their Fitvue schedule at least 2 weeks in advance.
Shifts:
Mornings 3-4 days/week 6am – 11/12pm
Weekend mornings (either day) 4-5 hours
or
4 nights/week and 2 weekend day:
Weeknights 4pm– 8:30pm
Weekend mornings (either day) 4-5 hours
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Expertly guide and consult with clients to achieve their fitness goals through individualized training plans
Evaluate clients’ fitness levels and health conditions (Blood pressure, Inbody)
Explain exercises in detail and suggest alternatives if needed
Monitor progress of clients’ fitness levels, provide regular feedback and accountability on their progress
Provide clients with safe, reasonable exercises that they can perform in the gym/home
Give clients ample notice if you need to change appointment times and respond to clients who must change their schedules
Maintain computer schedule of clients in Fitvue at least 2 weeks in advance
Record late cancel, no call/no show, and management info in computer (as notes)
Record clients’ workouts
Build a positive and trusting relationship with clients, members and co-workers.
Communicate with managers on pertinent scheduling information
Ensure that Par Q and client information is obtained and filed appropriately
Be aware and informed of departmental programs
Enforces all policies and procedures
Stay current with fitness trends
Conduct teen certification sessions as needed
Attend staff in-services and mandatory department team meetings
Maintain personal training and CPR/AED certification
Attend personal training seminars and conferences to continue education
Answer phones in department
Answer general members’ questions
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
All other job duties as assigned by management. This job description is not designed to cover or contain comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.
Requirements
College B.S. degree in a heath or exercise science related major with mandatory coursework in kinesiology, anatomy, and exercise physiology
Certification in a nationally recognized personal training organization (ACSM, NASM, NSCA, ACE)
CPR/AED Certified
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Ability to perform exercises and movements as demonstrations for clients
Empathetic attitude, able to understand each client’s individual goals, emotions and needs
Ability to interact with a wide variety of personality types
Enthusiastic/passionate about fitness
Previous experience as a personal trainer preferred
Available to work flexible hours
AM or PM Availability
Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Matters:
East Bank Club commits to a culture of inclusion and belonging characterized by connection across our similarities and differences. We honor the dignity of all employees by enabling each to reach their fullest potential and, by doing so, better serve our members. We serve a diverse group of members and recognize the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employee and member experience required to support our mission. EBC is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing employees with varying identities and backgrounds.
East Bank Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer and drug/smoke-free workplace.
Benefits
Working at EBC benefits you!
Paid time off for full and part-time team members.
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance for qualified team members.
401k - company match
Parking and transit benefits
Complimentary club membership and employee discounts
Flexible schedules