Personal Trainer

Asphalt Green Upper East Side is looking for a personal trainer to join our small but mighty team of personal trainers and nutrition coaches. The ideal candidate is available to train clients in the evening on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturday's from approximately 3pm to 8pm, has a willingness to learn Asphalt Green standards from our Head Trainer, and has a genuine interest in growing as a fitness professional and perfecting their craft.

As our new Personal Trainer you will: 

• Hold a current certification through one of the nationally accredited industry associations (NASM, ACSM, NSCA, ACE, etc.) 

• Hold a current CPR/AED certification 

• Provide excellent customer service and help to maintain a positive member experience in the gym 

• Work 1:1, and in small groups with clients to help them define and meet their fitness and health goals 

• Write and execute workout plans for clients  

• Provide fitness education and advice to gym users 

• Knowledge share: work with the Head Trainer and the other personal training team members to expand your knowledge and the team's knowledge. 

• Ability to perform any and all administrative duties related to planning and executing client workouts, reporting hours for payroll, and scheduling training sessions with clients. 

• Help maintain the cleanliness and tidiness of the fitness floor. 

Qualifications

The Ideal Candidate will have: 

• 1-5 years of personal training experience working with clients in person 

• Demonstrated ability to perform necessary training movements and exercises 

• Demonstrated ability to regress or progress clients as needed in all foundational movements 

• Excellent communication skills 

• Creative thinker and team player 

• Demonstrate an ability to teach and motivate others 

• Basic understanding of nutrition and weight loss 

• Ability to work with many different ages and abilities of people in a commercial gym setting 

Physical Requirements: 

• Requires long periods of standing or sitting 

• Grasping and gripping movements 

• Ability to lift 50 lbs 

• Some lifting may require additional assistance from another staff person 

• Occasional lifting, pulling, climbing, kneeling, and bending