Position Title: Small Group Training Coach
Location: Northwestern Medicine Huntley Health & Fitness Center
Hourly Rate: $24-$55
Summary:
The purpose of the Small Group Training Coach is to provide coaching and instruction for all Small Group Training Sessions. Provide the highest level of programming and customer service to members and guests of the facility. Provide long-term planning and marketing for Small Group Training.
Responsibilities:
1. Review all Health History Questionnaire and Physician approval documents.
2. Instruct individual, partner and small group training sessions to members and guests of varying fitness levels.
3. Must teach group exercise classes to drive engagement.
4. Train within standard guidelines of specialty certifications.
5. Understand contraindicated exercises providing a safe and effective approach to exercise.
6. Assess client's fitness level and appropriately design a training program taking their medical history and fitness goals into consideration for a safe and effective approach to exercise.
7. Respond to and schedule all requests for personal training services.
8. Provide suggestions for new programs that promote and contribute to the growth of personal training services for the members and community.
9. Maintain industry certification in good standing and meet continuing education requirements.
10. Demonstrate accountability to schedule by starting and ending sessions on time, and avoiding missed sessions.
11. Contribute to the marketing efforts for Small Group Training both within the center and the community, plan and facilitate revenue generating Small Group Training Programs.
12. Respond to any member feedback or issues in a timely manner and in coordination with management.
13. Coordinate with departments for program development.
14. Conduct and/or participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings.
15. Assist with training Small Group Training associates.
16. Assist the Fitness Manager with all Retention Programs.
17. Maintain friendly customer service-oriented staff, and inter-department relationships.
18. The ability to be flexible and accommodating as it relates to center hours and work schedules.
19. Must meet all safety requirements and certifications necessary to perform job duties.
20. Demonstrate complete knowledge of emergency and safety procedures and confidence communicating with EMS.
21. Demonstrate Power Wellness Core Values & Beliefs.
22. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED required.
- Excellent sales, marketing, writing, presentation and tracking skills required.
- Minimum of 1 year experience as a personal trainer or small group training required.
- Nationally recognized NCCA accredited certification required.
- A group exercise instructor certification preferred. Preferably an NCCA accredited certification.
- Certification for some specialty group exercise class instruction is preferred.
- CPR/AED certification required within 90 days of hire.
- Must possess excellent inter-personal and communication skills, and the ability to work with members in a positive, service-based manner.
- Ability to multi-task and maintain a controlled and professional demeanor.
- Proficient computer skills.
