Job Overview
Advantage Personal Training is a growing fitness community looking for a new Personal Trainer who will also fill the Head Coach role to create effective programming and excellent training experience for all our members.
Founded in 2012, Advantage Strength and Conditioning opened to serve the training needs of youth athletes and teams. As the youth business grew, so did the demand for quality adult training. Over the last 14 years, we have expanded twice, moved from our original location to the current space in Ann Arbor, and expanded again to include an upscale small group training studio to accommodate our growing adult membership. In August we are opening a second location in Chelsea, MI.
We're looking for a fun, friendly, organized and professional team member to join our coaching staff and take over the Head Coach position. To be considered for the role, the candidate should share the same values as the Advantage Team.
1. Strive for change- we’re constantly looking for ways to improve our skills, abilities, education and performance.
2. Be a pro- we are dependable, organized, helpful and can be counted on to perform our roles well and on time.
3. Have fun- we take our work seriously, but don't take ourselves too seriously. Have the ability to laugh with the team, and be fun and energetic with the members.
4. Be a Great Teammate- we perform our role exceptionally well, help each other out when needed, communicate well and take initiative to do things the right way.
Head Coach Position
The Head Coach is responsible for the training, programming, and workout experience of all members at Advantage Strength. Responsibilities include actively coaching sessions and providing safe, effective programs, a clean environment, and well-maintained equipment for all members.
If you’re chosen as the new Head Coach, you’ll be responsible for creating personalized programs for members, scheduling classes and coaches, growing and managing the internship program, maintaining/replacing equipment, and appearance of the gym.
Coaching experience in the fitness industry, and previous leadership experience are required. Additionally, Bachelor's Degree in the field and/or accredited certification are preferred.
This role is an in-person position, and requires 35-45 hours/week. You are expected to arrive to open the gym by 5:30am, and ready coach the first session at 6am during the week. Saturday mornings include 5 hours of coaching, and you would coach about 1 Saturday per month.
Compensation begins at $23-25 per hour based on experience level.
Here’s a closer look at your roles and responsibilities.
Coaching and Programming
- Coach classes an average of 30 hours a week
- Create, update, and maintain training program template
- Write new individualized programs for members
- New circuit workout daily
- Leadership of coaching staff, including education, quarterly meetings and team support.
Schedule Classes and Coaches
- Create coach and intern schedule, and maintain appropriate coverage for all classes and appointments at least 2 weeks ahead of current date
- Coordinate schedule changes and maintain correct schedule on the calendar and in the gym management system
- Add classes and/or coaches to popular hours when necessary
- Subtract underutilized classes from the schedule
Internship Program Management
- Maintain relationships with local institutions to keep a continuous flow of interns coming our way
- Interview and select interns for Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring seasons
- Coordinate intern schedule
- Maintain updated internship curriculum
- Introduce and teach program template and progressions/regressions
- Monitor progress, determine readiness for warmups, circuits, personalized strength class, etc.
Maintain Equipment and Training Environment
- Responsible for maintaining cleanliness and order on the training floor
- Maintain cleanliness in all areas of the gym: entrance, common areas, bathrooms, etc
- Maintain equipment appearance and working condition
Qualifications
- Proven experience in fitness coaching or personal training within a gym or health club setting.
- Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, body mechanics, and exercise science to design safe and effective programs.
- Excellent teaching skills with the ability to motivate diverse groups of participants of all fitness levels.
- Familiarity with gym equipment operation and group fitness class management.
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally while maintaining an energetic presence.
- Certifications in relevant areas
If you like being a positive force in people’s lives, enjoy the challenge of leading a team of coaches, and want to work with a fun, service-focused team, you may be a good candidate for the Head Coach position at Advantage.
Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Education:
Experience:
- Functional fitness training: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Ann Arbor, MI 48103 (Required)
Work Location: In person
