Part-Time Personal Trainer
Suffolk, VA | Part-Time
Job Overview
Are you passionate about fitness and love helping people become stronger, healthier, and more confident?
We are looking for an energetic, motivated Personal Trainers to join our team at Anytime Fitness in Suffolk, VA. As a Personal Trainer and Coach, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by coaching members, designing effective workouts, building lasting relationships, and helping clients achieve goals they may not have thought were possible.
This is more than simply leading workouts. Our trainers are an important part of the member experience and help create a welcoming, motivating community where people feel supported and successful.
The ideal candidate is someone who is energetic, dependable, personable, and passionate about helping others, while also being comfortable with the business and sales side of personal training.
Compensation & Growth
We believe our trainers should be rewarded for the value they bring to our members.
- Base hourly rate starting at $13.00/hour
- Additional 30% commission on completed personal training sessions
- Opportunity to increase your earning potential as you build your client base and grow within the role.
- Opportunities for professional development, continuing education, and advancement.
- Reimbursement program available to help qualified employees obtain additional certifications.
What You'll Do
Personal Training & Coaching
- Deliver safe, effective, and engaging personal and small-group training sessions for individuals and groups of up to 6 members.
- Design customized workout programs based on each client's goals, fitness level, experience, and individual needs.
- Demonstrate proper exercise techniques, equipment use, and safe lifting practices.
- Coach and motivate clients throughout their workouts while providing appropriate feedback and modifications.
- Conduct fitness consultations and body composition scans to assess members' goals, track progress, and make personalized recommendations.
- Use knowledge of exercise physiology, anatomy, biomechanics, and nutrition principles to provide high-quality coaching.
- Maintain consistent communication and follow-up with clients to keep them motivated, accountable, and progressing toward their goals.
- Build strong relationships that encourage client retention, referrals, and long-term success.
Sales & Business Growth
- Follow our structured personal training sales process to help achieve monthly revenue goals.
- Connect with members and prospects through phone calls, follow-ups, consultations, and in-person conversations.
- Identify opportunities to help members benefit from personal training and other fitness services.
- Build your training business through excellent service, client referrals, and community outreach.
- Participate in local marketing efforts, including organic social media content and community engagement.
Member Experience & Club Operations
- Create a positive, welcoming, and professional environment for every member.
- Maintain a clean and organized training environment and assist with daily and deep-cleaning responsibilities as needed.
- Help maintain equipment and report maintenance or safety concerns promptly.
- Follow all safety procedures and maintain required certifications, including CPR, AED, and First Aid.
- Complete necessary administrative tasks and review club performance information to help identify opportunities for improvement.
Professional Growth
- Attend weekly and monthly team meetings and training sessions.
- Stay current with industry trends, training techniques, and continuing education.
- Take advantage of opportunities to develop your coaching, sales, and leadership skills.
- Lead by example and contribute to a positive, supportive team culture.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about fitness and helping others succeed.
- Energetic, positive, and comfortable working with a variety of people.
- A strong communicator who can build trust and rapport with clients.
- Dependable, organized, and able to manage multiple responsibilities.
- A self-starter who can work independently while also being a strong team player.
- Comfortable having conversations about personal training and fitness services.
- Knowledgeable about exercise technique, anatomy, physiology, and basic program design.
- Able to safely demonstrate exercises and proper lifting techniques.
- Professional and committed to providing an exceptional member experience.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Personal Training certification required.
- CPR, First Aid, and AED certification preferred; ability to obtain required certifications is necessary.
- Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Sports Medicine, or a related field is preferred but not required.
- Previous personal training, coaching, fitness, or sales experience is preferred.
- Experience leading group fitness or small-group training is a plus.
- Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new software.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and safely demonstrate exercises.
Position: Part-Time Personal Trainer
Location: Anytime Fitness - Suffolk, VA
Schedule: Part-Time; flexibility to work mornings, evenings, and/or weekends is a plus.
Pay: $13.00 - $65.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 10.0 per week
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
- Gym membership
- Opportunities for advancement
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person