Personal Trainer (Part-Time)

Job Title: Personal Trainer, Part-Time Year Round (5-29 hours)

Department: Parks and Recreation – Fitness and Wellness

Reports To: Fitness Supervisor

Pay Range: $25-$35 per hour DOQ

Overview
Join our vibrant community here at The Lodge Des Peres as a Part-Time Personal Trainer and ignite the passion for fitness in our members! In this dynamic role, you will inspire individuals to achieve their health goals through personalized coaching, engaging group fitness sessions, and expert advice. Your energy and expertise will help create a motivating environment where members feel empowered and supported on their wellness journey. This position offers a flexible schedule, allowing you to share your knowledge while making a positive impact every day.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver customized workout programs tailored to individual client needs, fitness levels, and goals
• Conduct one-on-one personal training sessions, ensuring proper technique and safety during exercises
• Lead engaging group fitness classes that motivate participants and promote a fun, inclusive atmosphere
• Educate clients on physiology, body mechanics, anatomy, and effective exercise techniques to optimize results
• Assist with fitness assessments, progress tracking, and program adjustments to maximize client success
• Promote our health club’s services through friendly sales conversations and personalized recommendations
• Maintain a clean, organized workout environment while adhering to safety standards and facility policies

Experience

• Demonstrated knowledge of physiology, anatomy, and body mechanics essential for effective training
• Proven experience in personal training, group fitness instruction, or teaching physical education
• Strong skills in program design tailored to diverse populations and fitness levels
• Background in sports coaching or related physical activity disciplines is a plus
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to motivate and educate clients of all ages
• Familiarity with fitness sales techniques and customer service within a health club or gym setting
• Certifications in personal training or related fields are preferred but not mandatory; ongoing education is encouraged

Embark on a rewarding journey where your passion for fitness transforms lives! We’re dedicated to supporting your growth as a professional while fostering an energetic environment that celebrates health and wellness.

Education and Experience Required

A current, national personal training certification accredited by the NCCA is required (i.e. ACSM, ACE, NASM, NSCA, NCSF, ISSA). A college degree in related course of study is preferred. One-year related work experience is preferred. American Red Cross CPR PR, AED and First Aid certification must be obtained with three months of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Anatomy and physiology
• Exercise testing including blood pressure testing, body fat testing, cardiovascular endurance testing, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility etc.
• Sales techniques
• Customer Service techniques

Ability to

• Demonstrate professional public relations skills, effective interpersonal and communications skills
• Prioritize tasks
• Be trained on new techniques and jobs
• Workdays, evenings and weekends. Trainer’s schedule will be based upon the needs of the clients.
• Perform Complimentary Fitness Orientations for new members if trying to build up clientele.
• Perform Youth Fitness Orientations for kids 12-15 years of age.

Language and Mathematical Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondences and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios and percentages.

Mental and Physical Demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to meet these demands.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written and oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Regularly required to sit, stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to see, speak and hear.

Work Environment

The indoor environment provides for a safe and healthy work environment and is smoke and drug free. Occasionally, it may be wet and humid, as well as moderately loud.

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Gym membership
• Professional development assistance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person