PERSONAL TRAINER

Personal TrainerAnytime Fitness Elgin is hiring two bilingual Personal Trainers to join our growing coaching team. Our mission is to help people get to a healthier place. For us, that means more than putting someone through a workout. It means building relationships, understanding each member's goals and challenges, and helping people overcome one of the biggest hurdles in fitness — getting started and staying consistent.We're looking for motivated individuals who genuinely enjoy helping people become healthier, stronger, and more confident. Fluency in both English and Spanish is required for this position. A significant portion of the members this trainer will serve are Spanish-speaking, so the ability to comfortably communicate, motivate, and build relationships in both languages is essential.Already certified? Great. Not certified yet? We are also willing to consider candidates who have a strong background in fitness, exercise, athletics, or coaching and are ready to turn that experience into a career in Personal Training. Candidates hired without an approved Personal Training certification will be required to obtain one within 120 days of employment.What We Offer$18–$20 per hour based on experience and qualificationsAdditional compensation for one-on-one Personal Training sessionsAdditional compensation for Small Group Training sessionsCommission opportunities based on training revenuePaid approved administrative and support timeComplimentary Anytime Fitness membershipContinuing education and professional development opportunitiesOngoing coaching, mentorship, and supportSales and leadership developmentOpportunity for increased hours and career advancementPositive, supportive, team-oriented work environmentYour earning potential can grow beyond your hourly base as you develop your client base, deliver training sessions, and contribute to the growth of our coaching department.What You'll Be DoingEvery day may look a little different, but your primary responsibility remains the same: help our members succeed.You will:Coach one-on-one Personal Training sessionsLead engaging Small Group Training sessionsConduct fitness consultations with new and existing membersLearn about each member's goals, challenges, experience, and abilitiesDesign safe and effective individualized exercise programsMotivate members and provide ongoing accountabilityTrack client progress and adjust programming when appropriateBuild genuine, long-term relationships with membersFollow up with prospects and existing clientsHelp members understand available Personal Training and coaching optionsMaintain accurate client notes, appointments, and follow-up activityMaintain a clean, professional, and welcoming training environmentParticipate in club initiatives and community outreach when appropriateSupport normal club operations as neededWho We're Looking ForThe right person for this position doesn't simply enjoy working out — you enjoy working with people and helping them succeed.You should be someone who:Brings positive energy into the clubCan motivate people with different fitness levels and backgroundsIs comfortable starting conversations and building relationshipsIs dependable, professional, and accountableTakes initiative and ownershipIs coachable and willing to learnWorks well independently and as part of a teamIs comfortable discussing Personal Training and coaching options with membersWants to continue developing professionallyIs motivated by goals, personal growth, and the opportunity to increase earnings through performanceRequired QualificationsFluent in English and SpanishCurrent Personal Training certification OR demonstrated background in fitness, exercise, athletics, coaching, or a related fieldUncertified candidates must be willing and able to obtain an approved Personal Training certification within 120 days of employmentCurrent CPR/AED certification or willingness to obtain CPR/AED certification before independently training clientsWorking knowledge of basic exercise technique, strength training, and safe gym practicesStrong communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to effectively communicate and build relationships with both English- and Spanish-speaking membersComfortable working with members of different ages, abilities, and fitness levelsDependable, professional, coachable, and motivated to develop as a fitness professionalAbility to reliably commute to our Elgin, Illinois locationRelevant fitness backgrounds may include experience or education in areas such as athletics, sports coaching, strength and conditioning, group fitness, exercise science, kinesiology, physical education, gym or fitness facility experience, or other demonstrated hands-on fitness experience.Preferred QualificationsCurrent nationally recognized Personal Training certification such as NASM, ACE, ACSM, NSCA, or equivalentPrevious Personal Training experienceSmall Group Training or group fitness coaching experienceSales or customer service experiencePrevious fitness industry experienceExperience conducting fitness consultations or client assessmentsExperience with corrective exercise, post-rehabilitation training, or injury preventionFamiliarity with fitness club management or client-tracking softwareSchedulePart-timeApproximately 20–25 hours per week to startDay and evening availabilitySome weekend availability may be neededIn-person position in Elgin, IllinoisAs your client base and our coaching department grow, there may be opportunities for additional hours and increased responsibility.Why Anytime Fitness Elgin?Anytime Fitness Elgin is locally owned and operated while being part of one of the most recognized fitness brands in the world.We're building a coaching culture centered around relationships, accountability, personal attention, and results. We want our trainers to know their clients, understand their goals, celebrate their progress, and help them work through the challenges that often cause people to give up.We invest in our coaches because great coaches can make a lasting difference in people's lives.If you're passionate about fitness, fluent in English and Spanish, enjoy connecting with people, and want the opportunity to develop your career while helping others succeed, we'd like to hear from you.Apply today to join the Anytime Fitness Elgin coaching team.