Certified Personal Trainer

Freeform Fitness is a boutique training studio in Shadyside built around a different idea of what fitness can be.

We focus on helping people move better, feel better, and build sustainable strength for life. Our approach combines functional strength training, mobility, recovery, and nervous-system-informed coaching to support long-term health, resilience, and longevity - not quick fixes, trends, or extreme fitness culture.

Although we have youth programs, our clients are primarily adults 40+, including busy professionals, active older adults, post-rehab populations, and people looking to maintain an active lifestyle for decades to come. Many of our members are rebuilding after injury, chronic stress, pain, or inconsistent fitness experiences. Others are high-performing individuals who want intelligent, balanced coaching that supports their lifestyle rather than consumes it.

We work primarily in 1:1 and small-group settings, allowing for individualized attention, meaningful relationships, and truly personalized coaching.

Freeform is also deeply community-oriented. We’ve intentionally created a welcoming, inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds feel comfortable, supported, and encouraged. Personality, communication, and presence matter here just as much as technical skill.

This is not a sales-floor gym environment. We value quality coaching, adaptability, professionalism, curiosity, and genuine care for people.

THE ROLE

We’re looking for a certified trainer or movement coach to lead 1:1 and small-group personal training sessions, with room to grow into class programming and additional responsibilities over time.

This role is ideal for someone who builds trust, genuinely enjoys working with people, and helping clients create sustainable habits and long-term progress - not just delivering workouts.

You’ll work with a wide range of clientele across different ages, backgrounds, and goals, so versatility, emotional intelligence, and strong communication skills are essential.

There is also opportunity to grow with the business through programming, workshops, events, specialty classes, and continued education.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Coach 1:1 and small-group personal training sessions
• Build individualized programs grounded in functional strength, mobility, movement quality, and longevity
• Meet clients where they are - from post-rehab and chronic-pain populations to active older adults and youth athletes
• Adapt coaching and communication styles to different personalities, comfort levels, and goals
• Cue with care and adjust in real time; our coaching is attentive, thoughtful, and individualized
• Help create a welcoming, positive, and encouraging studio environment
• Continue learning and integrating Freeform’s neurocentric and movement-based coaching methodologies
• Support studio events, workshops, and community initiatives as needed
• Contribute to a collaborative, supportive, team-oriented culture

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience with corrective exercise, mobility, or special populations
• Background working with older adults or mixed-ability populations
• Group instruction experience
• Interest in neurocentric training, breathwork, recovery, fascia-focused work, or holistic wellness approaches
• Additional credentials (CES, PES, mobility training, etc.)
• Experience with body composition coaching in a balanced, sustainable context

WHO THIS ROLE IS GREAT FOR

This role may be a strong fit for someone who:

• Enjoys building long-term relationships with clients
• Believes fitness should support life, not take it over
• Values movement quality, balance, and sustainable health practices
• Thrives in a relationship-based, community-oriented environment
• Wants to continue learning and growing as a coach
• Enjoys working with adults 40+, older adults, and diverse populations
• Is excited to contribute beyond just training sessions

WHY FREEFORM

• A studio that treats coaching as a craft, not a sales floor
• Small-group and 1:1 work with real client relationships
• A supportive, collaborative team culture
• Opportunities for mentorship, growth, and continued learning
• Flexible scheduling
• Recovery lounge and wellness-focused environment
• A space that values authenticity, inclusivity, and meaningful coaching

Requirements

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Required:

• Current personal training certification (NASM, ACE, NSCA-CPT, ACSM, or equivalent)
• Current CPR/AED certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Comfort coaching both 1:1 and small-group sessions
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Professionalism, reliability, and adaptability

Most Important to Us:

• A warm, welcoming, and highly personable presence
• Ability to make clients feel safe, supported, encouraged, and comfortable
• Emotional intelligence and the ability to connect with a wide variety of people
• A team-player mindset with strong collaborative skills
• Genuine passion for helping people improve their quality of life through movement
• Openness to learning and evolving as a coach
• Positive attitude, humility, and professionalism
• Ability to work independently while communicating effectively with the team

We care deeply about coaching quality, connection, curiosity, and long-term client relationships. We are not a commercial gym environment focused on sales quotas, aesthetics-only goals, or extreme fitness culture.