Certified Personal Trainer
Full Time • 60301, Oak Park
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
Elevate Your Career as a Certified Personal Trainer with FFC!
Are you ready to make your mark in the fitness industry with an elite organization? Look no further! Fitness Formula Clubs (FFC) was just named Best Gym of 2023 by the Chicago Reader, and we’re looking for ambitious, compassionate, and coachable Certified Personal Trainers to join our award-winning team.
Position: Certified Personal Trainer
Location: FFC Oak Park
Compensation: Standard commission rates range from $38 - $74/paid session (for both part time and full time personal trainers).
Please note: Personal Trainer pay range is based on experience and certifications
Location: FFC Oak Park
Compensation: Standard commission rates range from $38 - $74/paid session (for both part time and full time personal trainers).
Please note: Personal Trainer pay range is based on experience and certifications
Why FFC?
At FFC, we’re not just about fitness—we’re about fostering a community that empowers people to achieve their best. If you’re passionate about helping others transform their lives and reach their goals, we want you on our team.
At FFC, we’re not just about fitness—we’re about fostering a community that empowers people to achieve their best. If you’re passionate about helping others transform their lives and reach their goals, we want you on our team.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in exercise physiology or a related field.
- Certification: Nationally accredited Personal Training certification.
- Experience: 2+ years in a health club setting with proven sales experience in personal training sessions.
- Expertise: Must be or have been a Master and/or Elite level trainer.
- Safety First: Current CPR and AED certification.
What You’ll Do:
- Build Your Business: Proactively grow your client base through prospecting, outreach (cold calls, email, social media), and selling your training services.
- Manage Your Schedule: Keep your weekly appointments organized and up-to-date.
- Commitment: Full-time trainers maintain at least 30 work hours in the club each week, including at least one weekend shift.
- Drive Results: Work during the last three days of each month to help meet individual and department budget goals.
- Enhance the Environment: Ensure the fitness floor is clean, safe, and welcoming for all members, guests, and colleagues.
- Engage New Members: Conduct personalized New Join Services for all new members within their first 30 days, providing them with tailored workout plans.
- Be a Fitness Resource: Assist members with specific concerns on the fitness floor, including spotting them during exercises and offering expert advice.
- Promote FFC Programs: Build relationships with members to uncover their interests and match them to FFC offerings.
- Deliver Quality Training: Provide and monitor personalized exercise recommendations, helping clients achieve their specific fitness goals.
- Stay Sharp: Keep your certifications up to date and attend all required department meetings, continuing education sessions, and member appreciation events.
- Contribute to the Community: Volunteer for special events and programs that FFC provides, sponsors, or participates in, such as summer city festivals and member workout events.
- Organize Client Files: Maintain detailed records of fitness evaluations, workout programs, client notes, and progress tracking in the Portal.
What We Offer:
- Insurance - Medical (only for Full time employees), Dental and Vision insurance through UnitedHealthcare
- Company-paid Life Insurance (only for Full time employees)
- 401K - with company match
- Professional Development Reimbursement - FFC will match 50% of the cost for an activity up to a maximum reimbursement amount of $200 allowed during the calendar year. We encourage our staff to diversify their educational development. This benefit becomes effective after 90 days of employment (only for Full time employees)
- We provide fitness instructor training and significant discounts on these educational programs (Pilates, Group Fitness, Personal Trainer, Yoga)
Continued Education:
- At FFC, we strive to employ the best, most qualified and experienced talent in the industry. Due to rapidly changing technologies and methodologies, we recognize it is imperative to provide continued education in order to stay abreast of the evolution of fitness and wellness.
- FFC University is a collection of continued education courses in various areas of study that is available to all employees. From our newly added Yoga Teacher Training, to ACE personal training, group fitness certification and Pilates teacher training, to CPR/AED accreditation and even training and certification in pool maintenance and operation, you’ll find it at FFC University.
- FFC has partnered directly with ACE and NASM to offer discounted and at times free access to CECs to help keep your education levels and certifications current.
Other Perks of Working at FFC:
- Complimentary Club Membership to use any of our FFC locations!
- Open Door Policy - Your managers and the corporate team all have an open door policy
- Diverse and Inclusive Culture - Our team is composed of people from different walks of life who bring their thoughts, ideas, and perspectives to form a welcoming environment
- 25% discounts on Spa, Retail, and Fitness classes for all employees
- Employee appreciation programs
- Various fringe benefits such as Nationwide Pet Insurance, Ventra Benefit Program (pre-tax dollars), T-Mobile Unlimited Talk, Text, and Data, phone plans for only $30 per line (up to 4 lines) and more
Join Us:
If you’re ready to take your career to the next level with a company that’s as committed to your success as you are to your clients’, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the FFC legacy!
Compensación: $38.00 - $74.00 per hour
Somos un empleador con igualdad de oportunidades y todos los candidatos calificados recibirán consideración por el empleo sin distinción de raza, color, religión, sexo, origen nacional, estado de discapacidad, estado de veterano protegido o cualquier otra característica protegida por la ley.
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