Certified Personal Trainer

Vasa Fitness co; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 16,531 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary gym memberships

401(k) options

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off after 30+ hours/week

Wellness benefits (medical/dental/vis)

Job summary

VASA Fitness is seeking a dynamic Personal Trainer to guide clients on their fitness journeys. Design and adapt training programs, provide coaching, and motivate through energy and care across one-on-one, semi-private, and small group sessions.

Help members build confidence, strength, and consistency with effective conditioning. Role emphasizes creating authentic connections, delivering safe and engaging workouts, and fostering a welcoming gym community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or Kinesiology OR NCCA-accredited Personal Training Certification.
• CPR/AED Certification (or willing to obtain within 30 days).
• Excellent communication skills and a caring, optimistic approach.
• Passion for health, wellness, exercise science, strength and conditioning, and fitness training.
• Fitness sales experience preferred.
• Personal training, group fitness, or coaching experience preferred, but not required--we welcome all levels

Responsibilities

• Build relationships that lead to new client sales and long-term retention.
• Deliver safe, effective, and engaging personal training sessions tailored to each client's unique needs.
• Guide members through fitness assessments, and wellness check-ins that inspire ongoing training.
• Create a welcoming, energetic, and inclusive atmosphere in and around the training floor and gym environment.
• Demonstrate professionalism through appearance, punctuality, and consistent execution of safety and cleaning standards.
• Actively contribute to a supportive fitness community where clients feel connected, encouraged, and motivated.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Caring, optimistic approach

Energy and professionalism

Fitness sales experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or Kinesiology

NCCA-accredited Personal Training Certification

CPR/AED Certification

Job description

Worker Category

At VASA Fitness, we're more than a gym--we're a community built on unity, passion, love, integrity, fun, and trust. We create UPLIFTing experiences for everyone through inclusive, accessible, and on-trend fitness. VASA is a place where lives are changed through authentic connections, growth, and support--for both members and team members.

HOW WILL YOU CHANGE LIVES?

As a Personal Trainer at VASA, you'll be more than a coach--you'll be a guide on each client's fitness journey. You'll design and adapt training programs, provide fitness coaching, and motivate clients with energy and care. Whether leading one-on-one personal training, semi-private training, or small group sessions, you'll help members build confidence, strength, and consistency through effective strength and conditioning programs. By creating meaningful connections through safe, fun, and results-driven workouts, you'll not only transform bodies--you'll transform lives.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

When you join VASA, you'll find more than a job--you'll find a place to belong. Our trainers believe in our mission, are hard-working, have high standards, and give energy to others every day.

• COMPENSATION: Pay is reviewed quarterly with opportunities to increase as you add certifications, hours, and clients!
• Base: $12.00/hour + session pay (average ~$18.00/hour).
• Session Pay: $27-$76 per hour depending on group size, certifications and experience.
• Wellness is a priority! All employees receive two complimentary gym memberships. One for you and one to share! Plus discounted personal training sessions
• All employeesare eligible to participate in 401(k) options, and the Employee Assistance Program -- FREE therapy, financial advising, legal advice, and more.
• 30+ hours/week: Paid Time Off, Medical / Dental / Vision benefits, and Paid Parental Leave

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

We want passionate trainers who thrive on helping others succeed and who bring positivity, energy, and professionalism to every session.

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or Kinesiology OR NCCA-accredited Personal Training Certification
• CPR/AED Certification (or willing to obtain within 30 days)
• Excellent communication skills and a caring, optimistic approach
• Passion for health, wellness, exercise science, strength and conditioning, and fitness training
• Fitness sales experience preferred
• Personal training, group fitness, or coaching experience preferred, but not required--we welcome all levels

WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE?

• Build relationships that lead to new client sales and long-term retention.
• Deliver safe, effective, and engaging personal training sessions tailored to each client's unique needs.
• Guide members through fitness assessments, and wellness check-ins that inspire ongoing training.
• Create a welcoming, energetic, and inclusive atmosphere in and around the training floor and gym environment.
• Demonstrate professionalism through appearance, punctuality, and consistent execution of safety and cleaning standards.
• Actively contribute to a supportive fitness community where clients feel connected, encouraged, and motivated.

Job Description

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