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New Job as a Personal Trainer: Helpful Tips

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Listen to John Izzo, Bsc, NASM-CPT, PES and Founder of standAPARTfitness.com address common questions that are raised by new trainers entering the field.

QUESTION: "I am a certified personal trainer and I have interviewed with a commercial chain fitness center for a job. What things should I look for before I accept this position?"

JOHN: Great question! Alot of new trainers will jump at the first opportunity that comes their way in a quest to wear the "Staff Trainer" shirt at their favorite local fitness center. I know I loved wearing my shirt! But, there are a couple of things you should check out about the gym that are not usually covered in the interview process. Usually, small factors that may effect your work environment are talked about (busy hours, odd hours, split shifts, supplement sales, bonus, staff, members, policy, etc) but they are rarely seen in action. So, I always advocate--before you verbally accept a job as a trainer in a gym, to go back and visit the facility later in the day (preferrably later in the evening when the boss has left) and notice the following things:

1.) How busy is the overall gym?
2.) What is the staff doing? Is the front counter staff mingling, busy, or painting their nails?
3.) Are the trainers busy? Do the trainers seem attentive with their clients?
4.) How are the trainers dressed? Professional? Tanks? Shorts?
5.) Is managenment present? (note time of day)
6.) Does the staff seem to know its members?
7.) Does the club feature new, working equipment? What other amentities? (massage, boxing, classes) This is important because it tells you that this club has a big budget and can pay $$.
8.) Club cleaniness? (Very important!--tells you alot about ownership)
9.) Does the club or management recognize its staff (employee of the month, staff bios) or members (member of the month)?
10.) And most important...did you get greeted at the door?

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Creator: standAPART
Category: Strength Training
Posted: 4/21/2008
Source: http://standapartnews.mypodcast.com/2007/02/Personal_Training_New_Job_Tips-1907.html

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