Faith‑Driven Personal Trainer & Group Fitness Coach

Brainerd Baptist Church; South Brainerd (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Brainerd Crossroads is seeking a Personal Trainer who is passionate about fitness, people, and ministry. This independent contractor role involves leading one-on-one and small group sessions, conducting assessments, and designing personalized programs within the BX facility.

You will actively market your services, build a client base, and retain clients while reflecting the mission and values of Brainerd Baptist Church and the BX.

Qualifications

• Agreement with Brainerd Baptist Church mission.
• Nationally accredited Personal Training Certification (NASM, ACE, ACSM, NSCA, or equivalent).
• Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of strength/endurance/mobility and program design.
• Ability to develop individualized training programs and assess clients.
• Strong coaching and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to market services and build client base.

Responsibilities

• Look for opportunities to demonstrate and share the love of Christ through daily interactions with members and clients.
• Build meaningful relationships that foster trust, encouragement, and growth.
• Support the mission of the BX by creating a welcoming, Christ-centered environment.
• Conduct initial consultations to understand goals and motivations.
• Perform fitness assessments and recommend appropriate training services.
• Develop personalized training programs to help clients reach goals safely.
• Lead one-on-one personal training sessions and small group classes.
• Provide instruction on technique, safety, and equipment use.
• Educate clients on exercise purpose and benefits.
• Modify workouts for different fitness levels and limitations.
• Monitor progress and adjust programming as needed.
• Maintain accurate client records and session tracking.
• Actively market training services and grow client base.
• Manage scheduling and client communications.
• Keep facility clean and report safety concerns.
• Assist with facility events and wellness initiatives.

Skills

Strength training

Endurance training

Mobility

Program design

Coaching

Interpersonal skills

Marketing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR/First Aid/AED certification

Nationally accredited PT certification

Job description

Brainerd Crossroads is seeking a Personal Trainer who is passionate about fitness, people, and ministry. This independent contractor role involves leading one-on-one and small group sessions, conducting assessments, and designing personalized programs within the BX facility.

You will actively market your services, build a client base, and retain clients while reflecting the mission and values of Brainerd Baptist Church and the BX.