Strength and Conditioning Trainer

Essential Responsibilities

Training & Program Design

• Design and deliver individualized strength and conditioning programs based on member goals, training history, movement assessments, and health considerations.
• Conduct member fitness assessments, movement screens, and goal-setting consultations; document baselines and track progress over time.
• Coach proper exercise technique, alignment, and movement quality in every session; correct form in real time and prioritize safety over load.
• Apply sound programming principles: progressive overload, periodization, appropriate exercise selection, and intelligent progressions and regressions for all fitness levels.
• Deliver personal training sessions, small group training, and specialty strength programming as scheduled.
• Adapt programming for members with injuries, limitations, or special considerations; refer members to appropriate medical or allied health professionals when needs fall outside scope of practice.
• Stay current on strength and conditioning research, coaching methods, and industry best practices; bring that knowledge to the floor.

Member Experience & Floor Presence

• Maintain a visible, approachable presence on the fitness floor during assigned floor hours; members should never feel unsupported in the space.
• Greet members warmly and by name when known; build genuine relationships that make the fitness experience personal and consistent.
• Provide equipment orientations, spot requests, and technique guidance to members on the floor, whether or not they are training clients.
• Promote Club fitness programs, personal training services, and small group offerings in a professional, service-first manner.
• Support new member fitness onboarding: welcome consultations, facility orientations, and introductions to Club programming.
• Handle member questions and concerns with professionalism and follow-through; escalate sensitive or recurring issues to leadership with clear context.

Safety & Equipment Standards

• Ensure all training areas, free weight spaces, and equipment are safe, organized, and member-ready throughout every shift.
• Re-rack weights, straighten equipment, and restore training spaces to organized condition; hold members and teammates to the same standard.
• Sanitize equipment after each training session and support scheduled cleaning rotations on the fitness floor.
• Inspect training equipment regularly; promptly report damaged or malfunctioning equipment to management and remove unsafe items from service.
• Follow and enforce all Club safety procedures, emergency protocols, and incident reporting requirements

Operational Discipline & Team Standards

• Arrive a minimum of 10 minutes prior to each scheduled session or floor shift, prepared and ready to coach.
• Manage the training schedule accurately: session bookings, confirmations, cancellations, and session records in Club management software.
• Accurately record all hours worked by clocking in and out and maintaining an up-to-date timecard.
• Wear professional athletic attire while onsite and represent the Club's standard in appearance and conduct.
• Communicate professionally with management via email, phone, and text during normal business hours.
• Complete required administrative tasks, training assignments, and company meetings in a timely manner.
• Comply with all Club policies, operating procedures, and site-specific SOPs.

Qualifications

• Current nationally accredited personal training or strength and conditioning certification required: NSCA-CSCS, NASM-CPT, ACSM, ACE, or equivalent. CSCS or comparable advanced strength credential strongly preferred.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience coaching strength and conditioning, personal training, or athletic performance; private club, luxury hospitality, or high-touch fitness environment experience a plus.
• Strong knowledge of strength training principles, biomechanics, program design, periodization, mobility, and injury-aware coaching.
• Demonstrated ability to coach members of varying ages, abilities, and training backgrounds with equal skill and care.
• Excellent cueing, communication, and interpersonal skills; warm, composed, and professional across all interactions.
• Genuine service orientation: you take pride in doing the job right, you notice the details others miss, and you hold yourself to a high standard.
• Reliable and consistent; members and teammates depend on you to show up and perform at a high level every session.
• Proficiency with fitness scheduling or club management software; experience with Book4Time or similar platforms preferred.
• Flexible availability including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays; the Club's busiest training times require this role to be fully present.

Physical Requirements

This is a physically active role. The Strength & Conditioning Trainer must be able to actively demonstrate exercises and coach hands-on for the duration of scheduled sessions; stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, and reach for extended periods; safely spot members during resistance training; and frequently lift, carry, and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. The role requires the physical stamina and energy necessary to safely deliver high-quality coaching throughout a full shift.