Title: Personal Trainer
Status: Part-time, hourly
Union job: No
Compensation: $25 - $37.50 / hour (50% commission)
Schedule: Monday – Friday, business hours. Evenings and weekends as events require
Remote options: In-person only
Location: The Washington Athletic Club, 1325 6th Avenue, Seattle WA 98011

The Washington Athletic Club (WAC) is a members-only health club featuring extensive amenities such as fitness centers, a stunning pool, three restaurants, a hotel, a spa, banquet halls, and more. Built in 1930, our beautifully maintained 21-story building is a unique national historic landmark located in downtown Seattle. It is truly a city within a city!

Why work at the WAC?

• Fun and friendly environment
• Competitive pay
• Extensive benefits (listed below)
• Discounts on many club services
• Opportunities to learn and expand your skill sets
• Collaborate with a diverse team and form meaningful relationships

Our ideal candidate has the following:

• Positive and optimistic attitude – a must!
• Natural people skills
• Interest in learning how a private club operates

WAC Facts:

• Our mission statement is simple yet vital: To enrich the quality of life of our members
• Our team members come from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures, and over 70 people have been with us for more than 10 years!
• The WAC is not just a place to work, it is a place to belong. We care about each of our employees as humans, not numbers.

If you value being treated fairly by your employer, the WAC is the place for you!

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The Personal Trainer is responsible for successful leadership and smooth operations of the WAC’s fitness and fitness programs, and is accountable for fitness planning, testing, instruction, coaching, evaluations, and motivation. The position enhances the WAC's mission by, for example, keeping programs current with Member interests, updating fitness plans, and personally providing training that enables Members to accomplish lifestyle changes, prepare for sport events, or attain and retain peak performance as it relates to their personal fitness goals.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates in Athletic Department meetings, and works with the Fitness Managers, Supervisors, and other Team Members to model WAC values and contribute to the WAC's mission, vision, and values.
• Plans, designs, and tests fitness and conditioning programs to meet Member needs and works closely with Members to update training programs. Also responsible for specialty areas such as free weights, strength training, nutrition, motivation, fat loss, total body conditioning, sport specific training, and cardiovascular training.
• Coordinates and provides one-on-one personal trainer services working closely with Members, and, when appropriate, physicians, to develop Member’s fitness goals, provide on-going instruction and coaching, and working closely with Members to evaluate accomplishments.
• Leads and instructs fitness training, is responsible for facilities, equipment, billing, safety and security functions, and handles Member complaints and concerns between Members when necessary.
• Works closely with Team Members and is responsible for providing input on visionary, Member-focused, and responsive fitness program concepts, communications, and promotions.
• Enforces fitness safety and health guidelines and is responsible for emergency service duties including 911 calls, CPR, and first aid.
• Actively solicits feedback, participates and monitors WAC’s fitness programs, and works with Fitness Managers, Supervisors, and other Team Members to improve programs and services.
• Performs other specific projects, duties and responsibilities as needed.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• The person holding this position must have one to five years’ of progressively successful professional fitness and conditioning instruction, evaluation and personal training experience with outstanding people, problem solving, communications, and training skills in specialty areas, or equivalent.
• Completion of B.A or B.S degree in related field or Certification with ACSM, NSCA, NASM or equivalent
• A high ability to communicate effectively with members and team members both in person and on the phone.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• $25 - $37.50 / hour (50% commission)
• Employee Assistance Program
• PTO accrual
• 401K plan and company match
• Free meals (light meal salad bar, soup, and sandwiches)
• Generous employee discount on spa services and products
• Discounted Parking in our WAC Garage, or discounted ORCA Card

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable) - Activity is not applicable to this occupation
O (Occasionally) - Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hours / day)
F (Frequently) - Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hours / day)
C (Constantly) - Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours / day

Stand - F
Walk - F
Sit - O
Handling - F
Reach forward - F
Reach above shoulder - F
Climb - O
Crawl - O
Squat or kneel - F
Bend - F

Lift/Carry
10lbs or less - F
11-20 lbs - F
21-50 lbs - O
Over 100 lbs - N

Push/Pull
12 lbs or less - O
13-25 lbs - O
26-40 lbs - O
41-100 lbs - O

Other Physical Requirements
Vision - Yes
Sense of Sound - Yes
Sense of Smell - Yes
Sense of Taste - No
Sense of Touch - Yes
Ability to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) - No

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Working inside a controlled atmosphere building and must be able to work in cooler and warmer temperatures.

The Washington Athletic Club has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Washington Athletic Club reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Washington Athletic Club may deem appropriate.