Golf Fitness Trainer

Job Description - Golf Fitness Trainer

Company Summary:

Urban Golf Performance (UGP) is a premier golf performance organization with three beautiful Southern California locations in West LA, Santa Monica, and Orange County, and we're thrilled to announce our newest facility in Austin, Texas, opening in early 2024. With over 40 specialized professionals and six departments under one roof, UGP offers a five-star client experience and serves as a unique urban escape. Our services include Golf Coaching, Fitness Training, Recovery, Custom Club Fitting, and Building. At UGP, we believe in transforming golf performance, pushing clients to their limits with confidence and elegant intensity. Our Golf Fitness Trainers optimize bodies for golf and overall well-being, delivering exceptional results.

Position Summary:

UGP is seeking dynamic and motivated individuals deeply passionate about golf and fitness to join our team as Golf Fitness Trainers. As a Golf Fitness Trainer, your role will encompass a range of responsibilities designed to optimize our clients' golf performance and overall well-being.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting Private 1-on-1 Training Sessions: Delivering comprehensive 45-minute training sessions tailored to each client's individual needs and goals.


• Performing In-Depth Assessments and Performance Testing: Conducting thorough assessments and performance tests for every client to identify physical limitations and establish a baseline for improvement.


• Ensuring Safety and Performance Enhancement: Leading engaging, high-quality training sessions that align with the UGP philosophy. Prioritizing injury prevention while enhancing clients' golf performance.


• Daily Operations Support: Collaborating with the team to assist with daily facility operations, ensuring the best possible client experience.


• Client Management: Managing a portfolio of clients, including scheduling and frequency coordination to help them achieve their fitness and golf-related objectives.


• Body-Golf Swing Connection: Understanding the intricate relationship between the body and golf swing mechanics and employing strategies to enhance clients' performance.


• Interdepartmental Collaboration: Collaborating with other departments, such as coaching, to optimize the overall performance and satisfaction of our clients.

As UGP continues to experience rapid growth, we invite enthusiastic professionals like you to join us on this exciting journey, where your expertise and passion for golf and fitness will play a vital role in our clients' success and our mission to transform golf performance.

Rewards/Benefits:

• Comprehensive health insurance


• Dental insurance


• Vision insurance


• Life insurance


• Generous Paid Time Off (maximum of three weeks)


• 401(k) retirement savings plan


• Employer matching for 401(k) contributions


• Employee discounts on apparel, clubs, UGP services, and more


• Paid Continuing Education opportunities


• Parental leave


• Performance bonuses


• Professional development assistance


• Additional benefits

Requirements:

• Specialized certifications or training in corrective exercise (e.g., Personal Training Certification, ACE, CSCS, NASM, etc. - subject to review by the hiring manager) or a 4-year Kinesiology Degree


• Experience training clients one-on-one and in group formats


• Specialized certifications or training in corrective exercise (e.g., Personal Training Certification, ACE, CSCS, NASM, etc. - subject to review by the hiring manager)


• Golf experience is highly preferred


• Sales experience is highly preferred


• Strong oral and written communication skills


• Upbeat, enthusiastic, empathetic, and selfless personality


• Strong time management skills


• Experience using Microsoft Office, Excel, Google, etc.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Golf Fitness Trainer is responsible for the following essential functions, among others:

• Conducting exploratory and in-depth interviews with clients to understand their history, motivation, and goals


• Developing and executing personalized development programs based on assessment results


• Collaborating with other fitness and golf coaches to optimize clients' golf and personal development before, during, and after training sessions


• Delivering a five-star customer experience by exceeding client expectations and anticipating their needs


• Facilitating a Development Plan to improve overall health, golf ability, physical fitness, and mobility


• Providing weekly performance updates to the Fitness Manager


• Confidently leading high-quality tours and demonstrating the ability to close sales


• Completing necessary administrative duties, including client follow-ups, team communication, and fitness plan development


• Maintaining a professional demeanor and appearance, aligning with UGP's mission, vision, and core values


• Answering phones, promptly scheduling appointments, and managing personal schedules using MINDBODY

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands of this position include talking, hearing, using hands and fingers, handling objects, and engaging in exercise. The Golf Fitness Trainer may be required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds may be necessary. Specific vision abilities, including close and distance vision, are required, along with the ability to adjust focus. The work environment is typically moderate in terms of noise level.