Personal Trainer

  An ideal candidate must have a relevant degree or diploma, valid REP's UAE registration with a Category 'A' fitness license, preferred specialization in a fitness discipline, and at least 1 year of experience in a commercial fitness or sports coaching environment.

Responsibilities

• Support company’s philosophy and company culture through the use of Pillars of Legendary Quality Experiences on a daily basis to ensure Guest Satisfaction and the achievement of our Mission Statement.
• Support company’s philosophy and company culture through the use of Departmental Legendary Quality Experiences on a daily basis to ensure Guest Satisfaction and the achievement of our Mission Statement.
• Keep work areas clean and neat at all times.
• Must follow all Standards and Procedures as taught by legendary trainers, Departmental trainers and Fitness & Wellness Manager.
• Conduct Fitness Assessments, Classes and Personal Training.
• To supervise and instruct the safe use of the equipment in the Fitness area.
• To ensure that a high standard of service is maintained throughout the Fitness Centre.
• Assist in the operations of all Fitness Centre, as required:

-Reception      

      -Fitness Centre (main gym)

      -Fitness Centre (movement studio)

      -Personal training session delivery

      -MO in-house class delivery

      -Unique events and Hotel marketing initiatives

      -Cleaning, maintenance and Health & Safety reporting

• Report dysfunctional equipment to Fitness & Wellness Supervisor/Manager
• To maintain inventory of supplies for the operations of the Fitness Centre (Headsets, fruit/water, towels etc.)
• To attend daily line-ups, weekly and monthly departmental meetings.
• To maintain a high standard of appearance and personal hygiene as laid down by the Mandarin Oriental MODUB Grooming Guidelines
• Must attend all training courses as deemed necessary, and must adhere to training as set down by the Fitness & Wellness Manager
• Must have the ability to courteously interact and answer all Spa, Wellness and Hotel related questions with guests.
• Assist in all areas of the department, as and when necessary.
• To be adaptable and accountable for all actions.
• Will perform as a professional, with a friendly work ethic and conduct all duties and responsibilities as required by the position, or assigned by the Fitness & Wellness Supervisor/Manager.
• To assist in the smooth flow of the guest’s journey throughout the day.
• To receive training to ensure that all-relevant Health and Hygiene standards are implemented and monitored within the Fitness Centre.
• To attend to guests in both the waiting areas and Fitness Centre; ensuring that they are comfortable as well as offering refreshments.
• Will greet each guest with a smile and acknowledge guests, even in passing.

PERSONAL TRAINING

• To conduct Personal Training sessions based upon systematic, scientific counselling and conditioning principles to ensure safety and training efficiency in exercise prescription
• Ensure that training goals are realistic and attainable for guests to achieve their objectives
• To be fully aware of any contraindications that the guest may have before commencement of any exercise program
• Personal Trainer to maintain Category ‘A’ REPs UAE fitness registration, each year, by attaining a minimum of 10 CPD points in learning/workshop attendance

GROUP AND PRIVATE FITNESS/WELLNESS INSTRUCTION

• To produce a monthly attendance reports of all complimentary and private programs
• To ensure all guests sign participation waiver before commencing any complimentary or private wellness programs
• To conduct in villa/suite private wellness program in up-most professional manner and to adhere and follow private wellness menu and in-house training guidelines
• To conduct complimentary wellness programs in up-most professional manner and to adhere and follow complimentary wellness menu and in-house guidelines
• To conduct children’s physical activities where necessary

RULES & REGULATIONS / SAFETY

• To follow Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai SOPs concerning fitness centre opening and closing
• To follow Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai SOPs in regard to fitness centre etiquette and handling of all health and fitness equipment
• To provide sound, scientifically correct feedback to guests should they be performing unsafe exercises – guest must be approached and assisted with correct exercise execution

ADMINISTRATION OF COMPLIMENTARY/PRIVATE WELLNESS PROGRAMMES AND GUEST ACTIVITIES

• To liaise with health and fitness instructors to produce, prepare and execute complimentary and private wellness programs.
• To start and finish all appointments on time.
• To follow administration SOPs for all health and fitness activity bookings and private wellness bookings.

FITNESS CENTRE

• Professional appearance and conduct on the floor must be maintained at all times.
• All Personal Trainers are to be approachable and friendly at all times.
• Provide professional advice, assistance and education to all guests in the Fitness Centre, by walking the floor and focusing on exercise execution, exercise safety and thoughtful Member/Guest interaction.
• To follow SOPs in regard to welcoming guests to the fitness centre – this will include liability signing; self-introduction; the handing out sweat towels; water bottles etc
• Empty bins/pick up rubbish when necessary.
• Promote and communicate Fitness & Wellness activities and Complimentary/Private Wellness programs to guests.
• Provide positive encouragement guests whilst they are working out, where deemed appropriate.

FITNESS EVALUATION

• To conduct Fitness evaluations as per MODUB guidelines and in-house training specifications.
• All guests to complete Fitness Evaluation waiver before commencing.
• To offer sound and professional advice within the realms of personal knowledge when completing Fitness Evaluation.
• Adhere to prescribed Fitness Evaluation and use professional judgment as to whether certain modules of the evaluation are best left out
• ParQ, HIGH ‘medical’ risk members must not be allowed to proceed with Fitness Evaluation without previous medical clearance.

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANLINESS

• Report any equipment malfunctions or damage immediately in the logbook, HOTSOS and if urgent; directly to the Engineering department.
• Complete all cleaning and maintenance checks thoroughly and diligently according to daily SOPs.
• Put away all equipment left unattended by guests.

MISCELLANEOUS

• Communicate with Fitness & Wellness Supervisor/Manager in the development of skills.
• Maintain flexibility in the times available for shifts.
• Have total commitment to and take full responsibility for all shifts set on the Rota.
• To obtain Fitness & Wellness Supervisor/Manager’s approval for any changes to set shifts.
• To assist Fitness & Wellness Supervisor/Manager in promoting all health and fitness activities and complimentary/private wellness programs to help overall health, fitness and wellness financial performance
• To assist in the development of marketing ideas for health, fitness and wellness programs and retreats
• Present ideas for new guest activities and promotions