Personal Training Manager

**About Fitness First**:
A globally recognised leader in the fitness sector, **Fitness First**currently operates 51 Australian clubs across New South Wales and Victoria. We believe that fitness inspires people to excel - it takes courage, determination, and dedication. Working with Fitness First is more than just a paying job. It's the start of a career that will allow you to empower thousands to put themselves First and lead fearless and extraordinary lives.

As an employer, we are on a mission to uncover exceptional talent and nurture, develop and celebrate our employees.

**Fitness First**, Australia, is proud to be part of Fitness & Lifestyle Group, Asia Pacific’s largest diversified fitness brand.

**Role Purpose**

The **Personal Training Manager**(PTM) is responsible for the management & leadership, recruitment & retention, and mentoring & development of all Personal Trainers within their club.

**Key Duties & Responsibilities**

The key accountabilities and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

- Recruit and retain Personal Trainers in line with budget and KPI’s
- Distribute Jumpstart and new member introductory sessions to Personal Trainers as soon as practicable to ensure a commencement rate above 60% of all sold Jumpstarts
- Aim for 100% attendance for new Personal Trainer inductions
- Ensure Personal Trainers are given sufficient in-club training, leads and mentoring to assist in their business success.
- Conduct and organise regular development sessions for Personal Trainers to attend
- Set up all contracts, including weekly direct debits for rental payments and BSP fees for all new contractors prior to commencement
- Achieve budgeted rental fees on a monthly basis and manage any debit suspensions and overdue rental/BSP fees in line with contract obligations
- Ensure all Personal Trainers adhere to relevant trainer systems, procedures and appropriate sales techniques as shown during induction
- Facilitate trainer growth through proactive recruitment and retention practices
- Develop strong relationships with RTO’s and other related industry outsourcing
- Ensure Personal Trainers are compliant at all times
- Oversee a valid certificates register as directed by the business
- Ensure all member enquiries are handled professionally and efficiently
- Ensure all Personal Trainers profiles are up to do date in-club and online
- Provide support and advice on club promotions and actively promote personal training sessions and fitness services to improve member retention
- Ensure cost effective management of any department related payroll costs (e.g. RTO lecturer costs, fitness challenge related costs, etc)
- Manage fitness-related programs and achieve program budget e.g. 8 & 12 week challenge, RTO/Trainer Academy/Level Up
- Conduct regular equipment checks and report any faults/hazards
- Be appropriately attired in uniform and neatly groomed
- This position may involve additional tasks and responsibilities beyond those mentioned above. _

**Person Specification**
- Minimum 2 years industry related experience working/managing health and fitness related programs
- Current registration with AUSactive (or approved equivalent)
- Certificate IV in Fitness Current First Aid and CPR certificates
- Working With Children / Bluecard - valid check
- Signed copy of Independent Contractor Agreement if training clients
- A current paid WWCC may be required based on your State jurisdiction

**What we can offer you**

We can give you a career with meaning - where you can see how your actions positively impact the lives of others on a daily basis. We are proud of our energetic and supportive culture where you'll feel like one of the Fitness First family from day one.
- A competitive OTE of $60,000-$65,000 made up of base salary and commission, plus super
- A complimentary Platinum Fitness First membership
- Anniversary leave days and an additional free gym membership for friends and family as part of our “recognition for service awards”
- Career opportunities with Fitness and Lifestyle Group - Asia Pacific's largest diversified fitness group - develop your career across our brands, locations and disciplines
- Anniversary leave days and additional complimentary memberships through FLG's Recognition of Service Program
- Be recognised and rewarded by your peers for living our values with FLG's People's Champion awards
- Enjoy exclusive employee discounts with industry leading fitness, travel, fashion and retail brands through FLG's partner discount program
- Leading paid parental leave program
- Employee Assistance Program

**About Fitness & Lifestyle Group**:
Fitness and Lifestyle Group (FLG) is the leading fitness, health, and wellness group in the Asia-Pacific region, headquartered in Australia. Our mission is to make a meaningful, positive impact on people's lives through innovative and diverse health and wellness offerings, both physical and digital.

FLG's portfolio includes globally reco