Chattanooga Golf and Country Club

Never been here since I have no interest in golf or a club but, just enjoy the grounds that this has been built on. The morning views are always so very calming.

I’d like to share my recent interview experience for a certified personal trainer position at a high-end golf country club. I was first contacted via email for an interview scheduled on June 18th, where I met with the fitness director. The interview went fairly well overall. I clearly communicated my availability—Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM—and explained that my specialty is one-on-one training, offering clients a highly personalized and tailored workout experience. I was then invited back for a practical session interview on June 25th. I led a 30-minute workout and followed it with a conversation with the fitness director. However, during this meeting, I was told that the position required availability from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM and was asked again about weekend availability—despite having already stated during the first interview that I was not available on weekends. With over five years of experience in personal training and physical therapy across various populations, I found this lack of communication and disregard for my stated boundaries frustrating. The director also offered what felt like passive-aggressive feedback, comparing her training style to mine in a way that came across more as a power move than constructive input. It felt dismissive, as if my professional experience wasn't being taken seriously. Overall, it was disappointing to be invited back for a second round when it seemed clear that my availability and training approach were not a good fit from the beginning. The process felt inefficient and inconsiderate of my time. Unfortunately, this may reflect how things are handled at this particular facility.

What a delightful place. The staff and members were so welcoming to us guests. The course was in fantastic shape and has some amazing architecture.