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Since opening in 1996, the mission of Chelsea Piers Fitness has never changed: provide unrivaled space, unmatched sports facilities, and best-in-class programming – all under one roof. Chelsea Piers has proven its commitment to world-class fitness with its 130,000 square foot flagship club in Chelsea and a stand-alone club in Downtown Brooklyn. In the Spring of 2023, Chelsea Piers Fitness will expand to Prospect Heights opening our second stand- alone 52,000 square foot club.

Both the Chelsea and Brooklyn locations feature studio-quality fitness programming, indoor swimming pools, recreational and competitive sports clubs, comprehensive personal training services, communal work and social spaces, artisanal food offerings, and a year-round calendar of social and cultural events that reflect the ethos of the neighborhoods they serve. Chelsea Piers Fitness is designed to inspire and reflect the creative needs of its members as they build toward achieving their fitness goals.

This is an opportunity to be a key person at the ground level of an ambitious, high end, growing fitness business. Our goal is to deliver consistently positive and engaging member experiences and an exceptional Personal Training department essential to achieving our aspirations. Chelsea Piers is excited to seek Personal Trainers to join the Chelsea Piers Fitness team at both our Brooklyn and Chelsea location.

We are looking for:

• A Bachelor's degree. Majors in Exercise Science or a related field such as Kinesiology, Biomechanics, or Anatomy and Physiology, and advanced degrees are preferred.
• Current Certification by one of the following organizations: NASM, NSCA, ACE, or ACSM. Additional specialty certifications such as Mentorships, USA Triathlon, USA Weightlifting, Kettlebell Concepts or RKC, etc. are preferred.
• 2 years of personal training experience.
• Trainers who are self-sufficient, motivated, and customer service focused.

Chelsea Piers is a truly incredible place to work! Here is an overview of some of the benefits full-time employees enjoy:

Medical and Dental Benefits – As an valued member of the Chelsea Piers team, you will be eligible for Chelsea Piers’ robust health and dental insurance plans through UnitedHealthcare and Empire BlueCross BlueShield.

Paid Time Off – Chelsea Piers supports a healthy work/life balance. After sixty (60) days of employment, full-time employees will be eligible for fifteen (15) days of paid vacation (prorated in your first year of employment). After five (5) years of service, you will be eligible for twenty (20) paid vacation days per year.

Safe/Sick Time – Chelsea Piers will provide you with 1 (one) hour of safe/sick time for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum accrual of fifty-six (56) hours per calendar year.

401(k) Savings and Retirement Plan – Chelsea Piers wants to support your saving goals. After six months of service, you will be eligible to enroll in Chelsea Piers’ 401(k) program. Chelsea Piers will match 8% of your investment up to a maximum of $2,500 per year.

Complimentary Access to Chelsea Piers Fitness - Chelsea – Your health and wellness are important to us. You will receive a complimentary membership to our renowned health clubs, Chelsea Piers Fitness – Chelsea and Brooklyn. We will also provide spouses and domestic partners of full-time employees with membership at 50% off the current rate.

Tuition Assistance – Chelsea Piers supports employees’ continuing education. After one (1) year of full-time service, you will be eligible to receive tuition assistance paid by Chelsea Piers in the amount of $750 annually for your first five (5) years of full-time employment and $1,500 annually after five (5) years of full-time employment. The education, instruction, or training must be job-related and/or or have the potential to strengthen your skills/knowledge and enhance your performance.

TransitChek Program – You will be eligible to participate in the TransitChek program, which allows for the pre-tax purchase of MetroCards or TransitChek debit cards that are used to purchase commuting tickets and passes from transit operators throughout the metropolitan area.

Employee Referral Program – We encourage our employees to refer their qualified family and friends to work at Chelsea Piers. For any referral who is hired and stays at Chelsea Piers a minimum of sixty (60) days, you will receive a referral bonus of $500 for full-time hires (minimum 35 hours per week) and $250 for part-time/non-seasonal hires (minimum twenty (20) hours per week).

Upon your start date, you will also receive an Employee Venue Usage sheet detailing other exciting employee perks and discounts provided throughout the complex.

Chelsea Piers is an equal opportunity employer.