Certified Fitness Coach - Personal Trainer

Job Description

Job Description

NOW HIRING: Certified Fitness Coach / Personal Trainer

Part-Time with Growth Into Full-Time

Quad City Performance | Bettendorf, IA

$18–$28 per hour + PTO + supplement sauna commission

Monday–Friday availability between 5:00 AM–8:00 PM (this is a range, you will not work the entire day)| Weekends Off!

At Quad City Performance, we believe fitness coaching is more than counting reps.

We help people change their lives through structured coaching, accountability, education, and real relationships. Clients range from busy adults wanting to improve their health to athletes striving for higher performance. Every coach on our team plays a direct role in helping people become stronger, healthier, and more confident.

As our gym continues to grow, we’re looking for another coach who wants to grow with us.

This is not a “show up and run workouts” type of job. We are looking for someone who wants to become part of a coaching team that values education, professionalism, leadership, and long-term development.

What You’ll Do:

• Coach 1-on-1 and group training sessions
• Build relationships and create accountability with clients
• Learn and apply structured programming systems
• Help clients improve exercise technique and confidence
• Support nutrition, recovery, and lifestyle habits
• Work alongside a team of coaches in a collaborative environment
• Contribute to a positive, energetic culture inside the gym

What Makes Quad City Performance Different:

• Team-based coaching environment
• Ongoing mentorship and development
• Structured systems and coaching standards
• Private 24-hour training facility
• Opportunity for advancement and increased responsibility
• High-energy culture focused on growth and results
• Clients who value coaching and accountability

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

• Has a current personal training or fitness certification
• Is dependable, professional, and coachable
• Communicates well with clients and teammates
• Brings energy and positivity into the gym
• Wants to continue learning and improving
• Can adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Genuinely cares about helping people succeed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience coaching clients in person
• Knowledge of strength training and exercise technique
• Experience with nutrition or accountability coaching
• CPR/AED certification

This role is ideal for someone who wants to build a real career in the fitness industry, not just pick up extra hours at a gym.

If you’re passionate about coaching, enjoy being part of a team, and want an opportunity to grow inside a rapidly expanding facility, we’d love to have you apply!

Apply today!

$18 - $28 hourly

• Deliver bespoke, results-driven training programs tailored to each client’s goals, lifestyle, and performance metrics.
• Provide an exceptional, concierge-level coaching experience during one-on-one and small group sessions.
• Cultivate long-term client relationships through consistent communication, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Track, analyze, and refine client progress using data-driven methods and regular performance assessments.
• Educate clients on advanced training principles, recovery strategies, and sustainable lifestyle practices.
• Uphold a luxury studio environment by maintaining impeccable cleanliness, organization, and professionalism.
• Contribute to brand growth through client retention, referrals, and alignment with the studio’s premium service standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of one year of professional personal training experience in a gym or studio setting.
• Must hold and maintain at least one nationally recognized personal training certification.
• Demonstrated experience with program design tailored to individual client needs and goals.
• Working knowledge of nutrition principles; nutrition coaching experience strongly preferred.
• Highly personable with strong interpersonal skills and a client-first mindset.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and able to take initiative in a fast-paced, service-focused environment.
• Team-oriented with a collaborative approach to coaching and studio culture.
• Seeking a long-term role with opportunities for growth and continued professional development.

Quad City Performance is a high-end, coaching-driven fitness studio focused on delivering personalized, sustainable results through an individualized approach to training and nutrition. Rather than relying on generic programs, QCP follows an “anti-cookie-cutter” philosophy—guiding clients with research-backed methods, education, and accountability. The culture is built on professionalism, integrity, and long-term client success, with a strong emphasis on lifestyle integration and a premium client experience. What sets QCP apart is its collaborative coaching model, where a team of highly educated coaches work together to support each client, ensuring a deeper level of expertise, consistency, and care. QCP also fosters a strong, welcoming community where clients feel supported, connected, and invested in each other’s success. This combination of coaching, culture, and community drives lasting transformation—not just workouts.