Certified Personal Trainer

URGE FITNESS; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 22,041 - 48,216; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free 24/7 gym membership

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Professional development assistance

Flexible schedule

Job summary

A popular fitness center is seeking a passionate personal trainer to join their team in Philadelphia. This role involves establishing a client base, delivering professional training programs, and tracking client progress. Ideal candidates will possess excellent customer service skills, a national training certification, and a commitment to helping clients achieve their fitness goals. The position offers flexible hours, performance-based pay, and a fun work environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Ability to build relationships with members.
• Demonstrate exercises and adjust machine weights.
• Reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Establish a personal training client base.
• Deliver safe and professional training programs.
• Track clients' progress and maintain their information.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Extensive knowledge of fitness

Promotional skills

Energetic and enthusiastic

Strong time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR/AED certification

Nationally accredited personal training certification

Four-year degree in exercise science or related field

Job description

Base pay range

$16.00/hr - $35.00/hr

You’ll walk into our clean and spacious gyms with a smile on your face and a pep in your step because you know you are about to change lives!
High-five your team and get ready to move quickly! Combine your passion for fitness and love of people into your career at URGE FITNESS!

Position type and expected hours of work

• We have both full and part positions available with varied hours based on business needs.
• Typical hours for a personal trainer may start as early as 5am on weekdays and end around 9pm. Weekend shifts are approximately 7am to 1pm.

Note: THE FITNESS INDUSTRY IS NOT A 9-5 JOB. Hours can vary and are based on the client and the club's availability.

Pay Structure

This is a performance‑based position. Pay includes hourly rates, commissions, and bonuses. You are rewarded on your own merit, and your ability to continually grow your client base is what makes you successful! The more you grow your client base, the more you make – more hours, higher commissions, and larger bonuses.

What We LOVE

People. Fitness. Teamwork. Fun. Changing Lives.

What We Offer YOU

• Eligible to earn a FREE 24/7 gym membership! Get your workout in during lunch or after shift.
• We make sure you plan for your future. Enroll in our matching 401k.
• We want you to save money! There are discounts on personal training, apparel, shake bar, and more.
• We want you to grow! Team builders, leadership and development training, all opportunities to advance & help you advance your education.
• Reimbursed training certifications (applicable certifications only).
• We will give you an awesome culture and fun work environment! Look forward to coming to work each day.

What You’ll Do

• Establish a personal training client base. A personal trainer's main job is to continually grow their own base of clients.
• Deliver safe, professional, exciting, and comprehensive personal training programs to ensure clients are satisfied with their workout program and remain motivated to attain their fitness goals.
• Track your clients' progress to ensure they are achieving their goals. Client information is required to be tracked and stored safely and securely in URGE's database, and includes availability, workout programs you develop, fitness goals, injuries/limitations, and basic health information such as body fat, weight, and BMI.
• Maintain knowledge and promote URGE FITNESS programs, services, and products.
• Be outgoing and creative with marketing yourself to the membership base, including the club's social media page, walking the floor, engaging with customers, courtesy calls to members, contributing to email marketing, etc.
• Coaches are required to conduct the following types of fitness sessions: 1on1 sessions, mobility/stretch sessions, youth fitness programs (1on1 and group settings for children 5 and up), semiprivate sessions (up to 4 people), large group sessions (up to 20 people), and boxing (will be URGE certified and trained).

You will be scheduled for a combination of classes, admin time, and open availability to train 1on1 clients. Classes and scheduled admin time are delivered by URGE management.

What You’ll Need

• Ability to build relationships with members.
• Excellent customer service and promotional skills; energetic, enthusiastic, and motivational.
• Extensive knowledge of fitness, cardiovascular training, nutrition, and program design.
• Demonstrate exercises and adjust machine weights, free weights, and cardiovascular equipment.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to operate a computer and Microsoft Office software (Word and Excel).
• Reliable form of transportation (public transportation not included).

Uniform Requirements

• Must be willing and able to purchase an "URGE COACH" shirt through the company's website prior to employment beginning (approx. $25‑$30 per shirt). Reimbursement may be offered and will be discussed during the interview process.
• Must wear black, long workout pants.
• Must wear sneakers.
• Employee must provide their own method of counting/tracking time during sessions (stopwatch or smartwatch). Cell phone is not authorized to track time during classes and sessions.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid and up‑to‑date CPR/AED certification required prior to employment beginning.
• Nationally accredited personal training certification.
• Four‑year degree in exercise science, sports medicine, or other related field is a bonus.
• One year personal training experience preferred.
• Program design experience preferred.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This position requires the ability to perform an aerobic activity for the duration of a class and/or training session.
• Bending and moving is done frequently.
• Employee is regularly required to talk and hear/listen.
• Physical activity includes standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, climbing or balancing, sitting and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Lifting requirements are 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.

Work Environment

• This job operates in a health club environment.
• This position routinely deals with club employees, customers, and vendors.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.
• This is a high‑paced environment. You will need to multitask and engage with multiple customers at once.
• Shifts may be anywhere from 35+ hours without a break. Employees must be comfortable working these shifts continuously without needing a break to be eligible for employment.
• The above statements are intended to describe the general activities, duties and responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Please note these statements are not an exhaustive list. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee discount.
• Flexible schedule.
• Professional development assistance.
• Referral program.
• Retirement plan.

Schedule

• 4 hour shift.
• 8 hour shift.
• Day shift.
• Evening shift.
• Morning shift.
• Night shift.

Supplemental Pay

• Commission pay.

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply.

Shift availability

• Day Shift (Preferred).
• Night Shift (Preferred).