Fitness Trainer

Brentwood Country Club of Los Angeles is seeking a dynamic Fitness Trainer. The candidate must be an experienced instructor ready to join our exceptional fitness team. The Fitness Trainer will create tailored fitness and wellness plans for clients. Our focus is on quality. Ideal candidates should possess the qualifications listed below.  

Duties/Responsibilities:

• This team member should always conduct themselves in a professional manner while representing the club. The ideal candidate will possess:

1. the ability to run a safe training session
2. the experience to balance feedback and exercises during private and group sessions
3. exceptional communication skills
4. empathy
5. the ability to clearly and concisely articulate instructions

• Greet users of the fitness center, answer telephone, return e-mails and phone calls in a timely manner
• Identify client’s fitness level and health; and assign activities and revise as needed
• Oversee completion of exercise, instruct and motivate clients, track client’s physical progress
• Modify exercise plans based on needs, potential injuries or health issues, and safety
• Oversee the use of fitness equipment to ensure clients exercise properly and safely
• Handle nutrition and health related questions
• Follow safety and hygiene guidelines
• Monitor fitness center and maintain high standards of cleanliness including cleaning equipment, picking up towels, removing drinks left unattended, etc.
• Cleans the fitness center area and equipment as needed
• Assists with continued development of services
• Other duties directly related to the Fitness Center as assigned by the Director of Fitness
• Other duties within the Recreation Department as assigned by the Director

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Previous work experience as a Fitness Trainer or similar role
• Knowledge of diverse exercises and how to adjust plans according to each client’s needs.
• Must be a team player who enjoys working with clients of all ages and abilities
• Must be detail oriented
• Must be punctual
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

Education and Experience:

Examples:

• High School Diploma
• At least two years related experience required
• CPR / AED/ First Aid certified

Physical Requirements:

Examples:

• Prolonged periods of standing
• Continuous standing and walking.
• Able to meet and perform the physical requirements and to work effectively in a fitness center.
• Frequent lifting, bending climbing, stooping, and pushing and pulling of a minimum of 30 lbs., when necessary.
• Frequent repetitive motions.