Pain Relief Personal Training Coach (PTA or Certified Trainer)

Job Description

Job Description

Pain Relief & Movement Specialist

Full-Time (25+ Hours/Week) or Part-Time (10-25 Hours/Week)

$25-$100 per hour
(Hourly pay plus performance-based commissions from assessments, private coaching, and small group training)

Help People Move Better. Feel Better. Live Better.

Are you passionate about helping people overcome pain, restore movement, and improve their quality of life?

Universal Athletic Club is expanding one of the region's most innovative Pain Relief Training programs and is looking for exceptional movement professionals to join our growing team.

Our proprietary Pain Relief Training System bridges the gap between rehabilitation and lifelong fitness. Through movement assessment, corrective exercise, strength training, mobility coaching, and personalized programming, we help adults reduce pain, regain confidence, and return to the activities they love.

Whether you're a Doctor of Physical Therapy looking to practice in a more proactive wellness environment, a PTA seeking greater autonomy and earning potential, or a certified fitness professional eager to specialize in corrective exercise and movement, this opportunity offers a rewarding career path with significant room for growth.

Who We're Looking For

We welcome applicants from a variety of movement and rehabilitation backgrounds, including:

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

• Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

• Athletic Trainer (ATC)

• Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

• Exercise Physiologist

• Exercise Science or Kinesiology Graduate

• Certified Personal Trainer

• Corrective Exercise Specialist

• Other qualified movement professionals passionate about helping people live pain-free

If you're committed to continual learning and enjoy building meaningful relationships with clients, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

• Conduct comprehensive movement, mobility, posture, and pain assessments

• Develop individualized pain relief and movement improvement programs

• Coach one-on-one pain relief training sessions

• Lead small group pain relief and mobility classes

• Teach proper movement mechanics, strength development, and corrective exercise

• Monitor client progress and adjust programming as clients improve

• Build long-term relationships that inspire confidence and lasting results

• Collaborate with our multidisciplinary team to deliver an exceptional client experience

• Utilize our technology platforms for scheduling, documentation, and progress tracking

Why Universal Athletic Club?

Universal Athletic Club has served Lancaster County for more than 40 years and is recognized as one of Central Pennsylvania's premier health and fitness destinations.

Our Pain Relief Training program is one of our fastest-growing specialty services, supported by an established membership base, internal referrals, and strong demand from adults seeking an alternative path between traditional rehabilitation and lifelong fitness.

You'll receive comprehensive training in our proven Pain Relief Training System while working alongside experienced movement professionals committed to your success.

This is an opportunity to build a long-term career, not simply fill a schedule.

Compensation

This position combines hourly pay with performance-based commissions.

Expected earnings range from $25 to $100 per hour , depending on the types of services provided, client volume, assessments, private coaching sessions, and small group training.

As your client base grows, so does your earning potential.

To support your success, we provide onboarding, mentorship, and income support while you complete training and build your client schedule.

Qualifications

Required

• DPT, PTA, nationally recognized Personal Training certification, Exercise Science/Kinesiology degree, Athletic Training credential, or comparable movement-related education

• CPR/AED Certification

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

• Passion for helping people improve movement and quality of life

• Professionalism, empathy, and a growth mindset

Preferred

• Corrective Exercise Certification (NASM CES or similar)

• Experience working with active aging populations

• Experience in rehabilitation, personal training, strength and conditioning, or movement coaching

• Experience performing movement assessments

Benefits

Full-Time Team Members

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Paid continuing education opportunities

• Career advancement opportunities

• Complimentary Universal Athletic Club membership

• Employee discounts on club programs and services

All Team Members

• Flexible scheduling

• Mentorship from experienced Pain Relief specialists

• Comprehensive onboarding into our proprietary Pain Relief Training System

• Established referral network and client demand

• Collaborative, positive team culture

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on people's lives every day

About Universal Athletic Club

Universal Athletic Club is a family-owned, award-winning health club dedicated to improving lives through fitness, wellness, education, and community.

If you're looking for a career where clinical knowledge, movement expertise, and genuine human connection come together, we'd love to hear from you.

A Top 100 Health Club in the Country and Lancaster’s #1 Fitness Facility!

Universal Athletic Club is a privately owned business with one unique, multi-purpose location... not a chain. We’re a family-friendly facility that welcomes babies through senior adults.

There is NOTHING we wouldn’t do for your success, and are proud to be voted as the #1 Fitness Facility in Lancaster by readers of Lancaster Newspapers, Lancaster County Magazine and Susquehanna Style for many years in a row!

Universal is ranked #51 by Club Industry

Company Description

A Top 100 Health Club in the Country and Lancaster’s #1 Fitness Facility!\r\n\r\nUniversal Athletic Club is a privately owned business with one unique, multi-purpose location... not a chain. We’re a family-friendly facility that welcomes babies through senior adults. \r\n\r\nThere is NOTHING we wouldn’t do for your success, and are proud to be voted as the #1 Fitness Facility in Lancaster by readers of Lancaster Newspapers, Lancaster County Magazine and Susquehanna Style for many years in a row!\r\n\r\nUniversal is ranked #51 by Club Industry