Personal Trainer / Strength & Conditioning Coach - Chester NJ

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

$60,000 Base + Benefits | A Clear Path to Facility Leadership

Bolt Fitness & Performance Training is hiring a full-time coach to join a structured, principle-driven training system serving 200+ adult clients (primarily 40+) and 80+ youth athletes (12–20). We're opening a second location in the fall of 2026, and we're building the next generation of leaders to grow with us.

If you got into coaching to actually coach — not sell memberships, not run circuits for applause — keep reading.

Compensation & Benefits

• $60,000 base starting salary — above industry standard
• 401(k) with company match
• 10 days paid time off per year
• 50% of health insurance covered by Bolt
• Consistent, predictable schedule (details below)
• Zero sales quotas, lead-chasing, commission, or supplement targets — you coach, we handle the rest

The Role
You'll coach:

• Adult small group training (structured programming, high execution standard)
• Semi-private training (individualized within a shared setting)
• Sports performance (if qualified — if not, you'll be trained)

This isn't "run the whiteboard." It's managing stimulus and fatigue, individualizing on the fly, driving measurable progression, and commanding a room of adults 40+ who have careers, families, and old injuries — without needing to perform for them. That's the standard, and it's non-negotiable.

Typical Schedule: 

• 25-30 sessions/week. 
• 5-10 hours/week of member follow-up and program design. 
• Weekday mornings and/or evenings.  1-2 Saturdays per month.
• No split shifts.

The Growth Path
We're scaling toward multiple locations and looking for future operators, not shift-fillers. Coaches who master our model and lead by example have a real path into:

• Lead Coach
• Program Oversight
• Facility Leader for future locations

What We're Looking For
Skill matters, culture matters more. Our values, in short:

• Clear Is Kind — say what you mean, mean what you say
• Be Anti-Fragile — adapt, don't break
• White Belt Mentality — nobody has all the answers; growth is constant
• Do What You Say You'll Do — follow-through builds trust
• Keep the Goal the Goal — better beats more; row together
• Be Where Your Feet Are — show up fully for whoever's in front of you
• Be Genuinely Curious — dig deeper, ask better questions

If that excites you, you'll fit here.

This probably isn't your spot if: you want to "just run workouts," lean on hype over competence, resist structure, or want a job instead of a career.

Requirements:

• Nationally recognized personal training certification (NASM, NSCA, ACSM, ACE, or equivalent)
• Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science or a related field (preferred, but not required)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in personal training, strength & conditioning, or athletic performance coaching
• Strong knowledge of resistance training, functional movement, and program design
• CPR/AED certification required
• Excellent communication, motivational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with a diverse clientele ranging from general fitness to athletic performance
• Self-motivated, reliable, and passionate about health and fitness

How to Apply
Send your resume to View email address on ziprecruiter.com with the subject line "Coach Application — [Your Name]." Tell us briefly:
1. What separates a professional coach from someone who just runs workouts?
2. Which of our core values will be hardest for you, and why?

Strong candidates will be invited to submit a short video as the next step.

About Us:
BOLT FITNESS AND PERFORMANCE LLC is a premier fitness and performance training facility based in Chester, NJ, dedicated to helping clients of all levels unlock their full potential. Our clients love us for our personalized approach, expert coaching, and results-driven culture. We foster a supportive and high-energy team environment where coaches are empowered to grow professionally and make a lasting difference.