Running Coach/Personal Trainer
The Running Center, NYC’s first and only training facility for runners, is seeking Running Coaches and Personal Trainers with a long-distance running background (marathoners a plus). If you are looking to carve out a niche for yourself in the sports-specialty business, while working with highly motivated clients, then this job may be for you.
Qualifications • Personal training certification from a reputable organization such as
ACE, ACSM, ECITS, NASM or NSCA is preferable.
• Certification from USA Track & Field is optional.
• Coaching experience at the high school, college or post-collegiate level is desirable.
• Current CPR.
• Current liability insurance.
• Must be familiar with running courses in Central Park.
• Must be mature and professional with an upbeat personality and a sense of humor.
Brief Job Description • Running Coach: Run with clients in Central Park. Must be able to effectively use a stopwatch. Understanding of heart rate monitor training is a plus.
• Personal Trainer: Strength and conditioning training with appropriate “running-specific” exercises on our top-of-the-line equipment and/or teaching Runditioning classes.
On The Job Training • You will be trained to be a running-specific personal trainer or running coach by NYC’s premiere professional running coach.
How To Apply
• Send your resume to with Running Coach Position or Personal Trainer Position in the subject line.
• Resume must be in a Word document format, not in the body of the email.
• Or fax resume to 212-362-5017.
• Or call us at 212-362-3779.
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The Running Center
461 Central Park West, New York, NY 10025
P. 212-362-3779 F. 212-362-5017 E. www.TheRunningCenter.com