Metabolic Specialist

Position Summary

The Metabolic Specialist provides technical leadership and training to Personal Trainers, Metabolic Technicians and members in the areas of metabolic testing and heart rate monitors. They consistently provide metabolic testing and heart rate monitor services coinciding with company values and vendor guidelines. They are responsible for ensuring Personal Training department markets promote and implement metabolic testing and heart rate monitor programs along with educational seminars for members that compliment all exercise programming. The Metabolic Specialist ensures Personal Training department meets or exceeds monthly metabolic testing and heart rate monitor revenue goals.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicates company values and vendor guidelines for performing metabolic measurements with scientific accuracy and applies heart rate monitor products with technical expertise to Personal Training departments
• Develops and maintains safe, professional, and comprehensive metabolic programs specific to member satisfaction with test procedures, test interpretation, test results, and cardiovascular programming
• Oversees quality assurance checks on metabolic testing and heart rate monitor product administration
• Conducts, coordinates and prepares educational seminars related to metabolism, heart rate training, and heart rate monitor products that are consistent and factually based adhering to company values and vendor guidelines
• Oversees metabolic programs and heart rate monitor products sale's performance including product mix, supply cost, cost of goods sold, and pricing integrity
• Monitors, tracks, and reports revenue performances of metabolic programs and heart rate monitor products
• Communicates financial performances of metabolic programs and heart rate monitor products to Regional Metabolic Specialist
• Assists and oversees the quality of metabolic program education and heart rate monitor product education for the Personal Training department according to company values and vendor guidelines
• Implements all corporate communication regarding standard operating procedures and policies at club level regarding metabolic programs and heart rate monitor products
• Attends meetings and teleconference calls regarding metabolic programs and heart rate monitor products

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3 to 5 years of experience in Health and Fitness
• Certified Personal Trainer
• CPR and AED Certified
• 2 advanced certifications or equivalent education
• Knowledge of Heart Rate monitors, Polar Tri-Fit and ProTrainer 5 software and Anaerobic Threshold testing
• Ability to stand, walk, reach, climb and lift up to 50 pounds

Preferred Requirements

• Cardiovascular Athlete
• 1 year of experience with heart rate training and heart rate monitor products
• 1 to 2 years of experience performing metabolic tests and test interpretation
• Degree in Kinesiology, Sports Medicine or other related field

Pay

This position will be paid on a commission basis tied to performance goals. The minimum pay for the position will be in excess of one-and-one-half times the applicable minimum wage per hour.

Benefits

All team members receive the following benefits while working for Life Time:

• A fully subsidized membership

• Discounts on Life Time products and services

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match (21 years of age and older)

• Training and professional development

• Paid sick leave where required by law

Full-time Team Members are eligible for additional benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

• Short term and long term disability insurance

• Life insurance

• Pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans

• Parental leave and adoption assistance

• Paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year (based on tenure) and paid sick leave

• Deferred compensation plan, if the team member meets the required income threshold

Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.