Personal Trainer: Independent Contractor

Job Type

Contract

Description

SUMMARY

Our Personal Trainers are dynamic and hard-working individuals with a passion for fitness to motivate, encourage and inspire the lives of our guests and members. This is an Independent Contractor position which allows a flexible work schedule.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Deliver an exceptional experience to members, guests and team members.
• Provide top quality, safe and innovative fitness instruction; develop and deliver a high level of personalized exercise programs based upon the client's abilities, health and goals.
• Provide new member fitness consultations and evaluations, as applicable.
• Keep track of each client's training sessions and fee payments, as applicable.
• Maintain accurate, current records on all client exercise programs and progress, as applicable.
• Achieve personal revenue goals each month, as applicable.
• Establish and maintain positive client base.
• Instruct and demonstrate to members on the proper use of equipment and exercise techniques which may include operating equipment and dynamically moving weight up to 50 pounds.
• Be on time for all scheduled appointments and classes.
• Communicate timely and follow up as appropriate.
• Active participation in events, programs, meetings and trainings, as applicable.
• Follow all resort procedures as dictated by Rancho Valencia Spa and Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa.
• Follow-up with Manager on Duty on all comments, concerns and suggestions made by Rancho Valencia guests and members.
• Performs other duties as directed, developed or assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current Personal Training, Group Exercise, or Pilates certification with one or more of the following: Specialty specific (i.e., Yoga, Pilates, TRX, etc.) certification, as required for format taught
• Current CPR/AED certification
• Minimum two (2) years of fitness industry experience
• Able to work holidays, weekends, mornings and evenings as needed.
• Ability to communicate in English with guests and staff to their understanding

Essential:

• Maintain a professional appearance & demeanor
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality of all guests and hotel information
• Able to make decisions and is solution oriented
• Excellent writing, speaking, and organizational skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Ability to work as a team or work independently.

Desirable:

• Previous spa, hotel, or luxury club experience.
• Previous experience in a 5-star environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Frequent or occasional need to perform the following physical activities: reaching, bending, pushing, pulling, twisting, lifting, and climbing. Have frequent need to perform standing and walking activities related to inspecting property.
• Constant need to perform the following physical activities: grasping, turning, finger dexterity.
• Frequently needs to stand for long periods of time.
• Lifting/carrying up to 20 lbs. frequently and 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Vision requirements: constant need to view small print. Frequent need to see small details and things clearly beyond arms' reach.
• Hearing requirements: constant need to speak on telephone and/or two-way radio, respond to general public and converse with staff. Ability to hear fire alarms and emergency equipment.

Salary Description

Starting Range: $60 per Hour