Personal Training Manager, Santa Monica East at Equinox

Santa Monica, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jan, 26

Salary

68640.0

Posted On

08 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Sales Skills, Communication Skills, Time Management, Team Development, Client Interaction, Operational Excellence, Fitness Industry Knowledge, Professional Development, Talent Management, Service Standards, Business Management, Client Retention, Feedback, Collaboration, Education Standards

Industry

Wellness and Fitness Services

Description

Company Description OUR STORY: Equinox Group is a high growth collective of the world's most influential, experiential, and differentiated lifestyle brands. We restlessly seek what is next for maximizing life - and boldly grow the lifestyle brands and experiences that define it. In addition to Equinox, our other brands, SoulCycle and Equinox Hotels are all recognized for inspiring and motivating members and employees to maximize life. Our portfolio of brands is recognized globally with locations within every major city across the United States in addition to London, Toronto, and Vancouver. OUR CODE: We are passionate about high performance living and we practice what we preach – investing time in our own health and fitness. We believe that everyone has untapped potential within them and it takes a disruptive approach to unleash it. We dream big and don’t settle for the status quo. We sweat the details. We never accept less than 110% to help each other deliver the Equinox experience and enable our members to get great results. We are obsessed with what’s new, what’s now, what’s next. Never following, always leading, and living ahead of the moment in fashion, culture, and consumer behavior. We aren’t just a company; we’re a community vested in each other’s success. We value humility and a team approach at every level of the company. If you are a high performing individual who is passionate about winning and inspiring others then we are excited to discuss career opportunities with you. What makes Personal Training with Equinox stand out? Equinox is proudly recognized as the industry leader in Personal Training expertise, with the first in-house education of its kind through the Equinox Fitness Training Institute. For over twenty years EFTI has elevated our trainers to design comprehensive client fitness programs that are safe, effective and results driven. We are dedicated to the professional performance of our team and compensate our trainers for their education time. Equinox offers the highest compensation structure in the industry, with an earning potential of $100K+. In addition, Equinox offers all trainers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental and retirement planning options. Job Description Personal Training Careers at Equinox Equinox is the most successful personal training business in the industry. With over a quarter century of growth and expansion, we have the resources available and the commitment needed for our leaders to have an unparalleled and prosperous career. We want leaders that seek growth in the fitness industry and are committed to the lifestyle and leadership of a strong and successful brand that is rapidly expanding. Overview: The Personal Training Manager (PTM) is a leader of operational excellence at the club level for the PT Department. He/she creates and supports team culture to drive the business. Personal Training Managers should be goal oriented, results driven, eager to interact with members, and excited to develop and manage a team of high performing talent. Leadership in Operational Excellence: Model “Servant Leadership” during interactions with trainers, club staff, and members. Establish and maintain friendliness and service standards for trainers in their interactions with members and club staff. Proactively act upon business trends in new clients, fitness assessment conversions, client attrition and client training frequency to achieve monthly and annual department goals. Implement and execute all operational SOPs including administrative duties associated with client outreach and staff accountabilities. Craft and execute a meaningful monthly trainers’ forum (meeting). Talent Development and Support of PT Staff: Conduct monthly Professional Development Meetings (PDMs) and partner with trainer to achieve their stated specific actions steps directly associated with trainer’s stated financial, career and education goals. Provide timely, direct, and actionable feedback to Fitness Manager (FM) and trainers on areas of improvement and timetable those improvements with clearly defined expectations. Develop strong relationships with all departments in club in order to ensure communication and collaboration to support our internal philosophy. Lead sales training for new hires and those needing extra support. Conduct business management workshops focusing on the specific needs of each Tier level. Develop and manage the FM to flawlessly execute job responsibilities and prepare for promotion opportunity. Identify key talent to promote to Managers in Training (MIT), Tier X and Master Instructors. Lead and foster team commitment to continued education opportunities (both internal and external) to ensure high educational standards and delivery of quality programming. Achieve and maintain team headcount target through active management of the interview process and generating referrals from current trainers. Pay Transparency: $68,640; Plus ability to conduct sessions and earn bonus and commissions Qualifications Position Requirements: Demonstrated ability to hire, direct and develop staff through creating accountability and structured time-lines. Demonstrated outgoing and collaborative social skills and strong desire to interact with members, clients and staff. Demonstrated sales skills with specific focus of attracting new clients and retention. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated time management and prioritization skills. Consistently positive feedback from colleagues, direct reports, and supervisors. Proven ability to drive revenue Preferred Requirements: Demonstrated successful leadership ability in an educational, fitness or management setting (one year minimum preferred). Exercise Science or Sports Management Degree preferred. Current national certification, CPR/AED, First Aid. Excellent instructional abilities - i.e. an ability to lead a curriculum and create strategies for learning. Enthusiastic, passionate and knowledgeable regarding the fitness industry. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department. Additional Information AS A MEMBER OF THE EQUINOX TEAM YOU WILL RECEIVE: We offer competitive salary, benefits, and industry leading commission opportunities for club employees Complimentary Club membership Perks and incentives with our products and services including Personal Training, Pilates, Spa and Shop This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department. Equinox is an equal opportunity employer. For more information regarding our career opportunities, please visit one of our clubs or our website at https://careers.equinox.com/ All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Must have a legal right to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

The Personal Training Manager leads operational excellence at the club level for the Personal Training Department, creating and supporting team culture to drive business results. They are responsible for talent development, conducting professional development meetings, and ensuring high educational standards among trainers.