Personal Training Lead

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Personal Training Lead (PTL)

REPORTS TO: General Manager
DIRECT REPORTS: Personal Trainers

FLSA: Hourly, Non-Exempt

COMPENSATION: Base Rate: $18.00- $24.00 per hour

Plus Monthly Bonus and Milestone Bonus opportunities!

Total Compensation Range: $50,180--$68,800 annually

JOIN OUR TEAM

At VASA Fitness Our Approach start with people who align with our values. When we have a solid foundation, we can bring our Purpose to life by creating an UPLIFTing VASA experience by offering inclusive, accessible, and on-trend fitness. We create a sense of belonging by being supportive, helping people feel seen and building connection with our employees, members, and guests.

Our people BELIEVE in our brand, are HARD WORKING, have HIGH STANDARDS, and GIVE ENERGY to others.

BENEFITS

We offer a competitive total reward approach which includes benefits for employees who work 20+ hours per week. All employees receive complimentary gym membership and a Plus-One membership and 401k. 

• 30+ hours per week employees: Paid Time Off (hourly), Health, Dental, Vision Benefits and Paid Parental Leave (in addition to above)
• 40 hours per week employees: Flexible Vacation Plan (salary) & Paid Holidays (in addition to above)

Come join VASA Fitness and join a passionate, fun, and united team!

We are proud to be a 'Great Place to Work' certified company! 

PURPOSE

The Personal Training Lead is responsible for advancing the personal training business that results in exceeding all fitness financial targets at their club. This is achieved by building and developing a high-performing team who enables our members to achieve their physical, mental, and emotional fitness goals while enjoying a world-class experience every visit.

PTLs oversee the personal training team to deliver high-quality training sessions with the goal of hitting monthly session targets and increase overall net client count. They work with all team members to accomplish monthly targets of acquiring new personal training clients.

DELIVERABLES

• Build and develop a high performing team. This includes establishing a culture within the team that adheres to VASA's core values and drives accountability. The PTL is responsible for attracting, hiring, coaching, and maximizing the engagement of the personal training team for their club. 
• Increase acquisition of new and improve retention of existing personal training clients.
• Develop an agile personal training team who can facilitate and adjust programming to fit the exact needs of each client. This includes following VASA's Care & Connect concepts throughout the duration of the client journey.
• Create an approachable environment in and around the Personal Training Cage by interacting with members, clients, and guests in a friendly, fun, energetic, and inclusive way.
• Retain personal training clients and ensure they receive the best value in personal training. This includes consistent appearance and behavior from the personal trainers, safe and clean training spaces, and over-delivery of value to cost. 
• Create a supportive, connected community for all personal trainers and their clients by providing multiple tools and resources for them to use, having meaningful check-ins with your team members, and encouraging their on-going growth and development.
• Attract new clients by forming personal relationships with VASA members. 
• Coach personal trainers on how to conduct a consultation and recommend an appropriate personal training packages based on the client's goals.
• Contribute and work with personal trainers to achieve monthly sales targets for attracting new clients.
• Achieve monthly sales goals. PTLs will work with their team and help contribute to achieve monthly sales targets for attracting new clients. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or related field preferred
• 3+ years of experience building high performing teams
• At least 1 NCCA-accredited Personal Training Certification
• Current CPR/AED certification
• Excellent communication skills
• Open to new approaches and ability to think outside the box
• Optimistic mindset with a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude
• Self-motivated with a high degree of ownership, sense of urgency, and ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
• Great problem-solving skills
• Passion for fitness and bringing healthy living to as many people as possible
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to lead and direct a team
• Applicable and transferable management experience preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS

Primary work in a fitness facility and office setting. Temperature variations can occur. The environment includes some ambient noise such as talking and use of gym equipment and machinery.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS 

• Talking: Especially where one must frequently convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly. 
• Physical Strength: Non-Sedentary work, standing and walking most of the time. Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move a minimum of 50 pounds.  
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to deal with a variety of variables under limited standardization. Able to interpret various instructions and relay instructions to clients  

This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities.  The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant.

VASA Fitness is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Location: 3010 Route 34, Oswego, Illinois 60543

$18.00- $24.00 per hour Plus Monthly Bonus and Milestone Bonus opportunities