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Assisted Stretch Coach/Personal Trainer
Healthtrax is seeking personal trainers, massage therapists, and dance/yoga/Pilates Instructors to join our team. This is an amazing opportunity to gain experience in a new modality that is taking the fitness industry by storm.
Our Coaches will provide one-on-one assisted stretches as well as lead guided group stretching classes for our clients.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Deliver one-on-one assisted stretch sessions
- Encourage and motivate clients throughout stretch sessions
- Build Healthtrax membership and retain current clientele
- Ensure safety of clients in regards to proper stretch techniques and enforce Healthtrax policies and safety rules
- Attend staff meetings and required educational presentations
- Handle member concerns when applicable
- Assist sales associates and General Manager with studio tour and sales as needed
- Maintain strong social media presence to client membership and retention
- Clean and maintain all equipment in order to ensure it is available for client use at any given time
Qualifications:
- Love of a fitness environment is a must – passion for stretching, mobility and flexibility
- Preferred background:
o Massage Therapist
o Personal Trainer
o Physical Therapist
o Pilates or Yoga Instructor
o Dance Instructor
- Experience working in a fitness/health environment where you providing hands-on training with client
- Fitness certification required
- Ability to create a positive environment that welcomes all people.
- Fantastic communication skills and exudes empathy.
- Must love connecting with people and have passion for helping them achieve goals.
- Must have a professional work ethic, be reliable and adhere to our attendance policies
What our members have come to expect:
- You love your job! Arrive at work every day with a positive, can-do attitude excited to improve the lives of clients, co-workers and all you meet.
- Your valid, current PT certifications, with nationally recognized elite: NSCA, ACSM, NASM, ACE and CPR/AED, must be maintained
- Bachelor's Degree in related field of study, preferred
- Tactful, inspirational verbal and written communications, time management and follow-up skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office. (Club Ready software, preferred)
- Proven track record obtaining and retaining clientele; 3 or more years’ experience as a CPT
We value you:
- Workshops plus Free Educational online courses/CEU’s/Certification renewals to enhance your credentials
- Generous quarterly bonus rewarded for consistency in meeting goals
- Commissions applied on every new and renewed client program, in addition to base pay
- Flexible schedule, options around clients needs
- Career opportunity to advance to Head Trainer and beyond in Company
- Members waiting to train with you as we help you build up your book of business
- Healthtrax has a proven track record as a leader in career longevity among CPT’s
- Health/Dental/401K membership & discounts with fulltime benefit package
- Tools to save you time in client communications (Club Ready)
- Marketing and promotion of you and your professional profile on our digital TV's; social media channels and more
- Special events to feature you and your unique training specialties
- Employees benefit from our educational partnerships with 40% savings with NASM/AFAA and Post University, reduced tuition – for you and your immediate household
For over 41 years Healthtrax has a proven track record in premier health club operations. We remain committed to providing a safe work environment for staff and members and we are adding to our team of fitness and sales professionals.
We believe regular exercise is medicine for a strong immune system and optimal mental health. We envision a society where personal healthcare responsibility is the norm, not the exception. Where people are informed and motivated to practice good lifestyle habits including a quality fitness regime. At Healthtrax, we see ourselves as a vital part of this transformation and have a sense of contribution that validates that the work we do to ensure safe, clean facilities is part of a worthwhile journey. Join our journey. Bring your passion to our team.
About Healthtrax
Since 1979, Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness has been a premier operator of fitness centers serving diverse member needs and providing careers to full and part time dedicated team members. We are committed to being the best in fitness including attention to cleanliness, safety and physical distancing. With 17 locations in 5 states, our talented staff provide engaging programs and safe, clean facilities that blend lifestyle management, health education, fitness and a sense of community. We also have Healthtrax Physical Therapy Clinics in Enfield, Glastonbury-CT and West Springfield, MA for Therapists and Trainers to provide seamless care and collaboration for restored function for those seeking treatment and care in our centers.
Healthtrax Fitness Centers attract avid fitness enthusiasts, mature adults, families, the tentative non- exerciser, and, or special medical populations most of whom are motivated to not just live longer but live better!