Fitness and Health Coach

Appleton Fitness for Life, Inc.; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Paid time off

Training & development

Wellness resources

Job summary

The Exercise Coach is seeking an Exercise, Fitness and Health Coach in Illinois. The role involves delivering science-based personal training in a private setting, using proprietary technology, and conducting efficient 20-minute sessions twice weekly.

Training and certification programs are provided, with an emphasis on safety and client outcomes. Qualifications prefer a degree in Kinesiology or Exercise Science, excellent communication, and a genuine passion for health and fitness.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with clients aged 15–90+.
• Enthusiasm, positive attitude, and ability to motivate clients.
• Interest in health, fitness, and client safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead one-on-one and semi-private personal training sessions.
• Utilize The Exercise Coach proprietary technology and app for progress tracking.
• Provide sessions that are concise (20 minutes) and client-focused.
• Assist with onboarding and certification processes for new coaches.

Skills

Communication skills

People skills

Passion for health and fitness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology or Exercise Science

Job description

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Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Wellness resources

Job Title: Exercise, Fitness and Health Coach at The Exercise Coach

Pay Rate: $17-$20/hour. We have openings in our Libertyville and Park Ridge, IL studios.

At The Exercise Coach we are passionate about delivering effective and efficient, science-based Personal Training. We are not a gym. We specialize in one-on-one and semi-private personal training, by appointment only, in a small, clean, and private setting.

Our passion is to inspire and empower people to overcome the six most common excuses for not exercising regularly:

• I don’t have time.
• I don’t know what to do when I go to a gym.
• I don’t like big, crowded gyms, where I have to wait in line to use equipment.
• I am afraid of getting hurt.
• I am in such bad shape; I am embarrassed to be seen at a gym.
• I don’t like to exercise (but I know I need to exercise).

We utilize unique, proprietary technology (Exerbotics.com) that gives our Clients instant feedback during each session, and the ability to track their progress over time with an app for their phone.

Our program enables our Clients to get all the exercise they need in only 20 minutes, twice a week. We know it can be hard to understand how that is possible, which is why we always offer 2 free, no-obligations sessions to allow new prospects the opportunity to experience this efficient method of exercise.

Our #1 priority is Client safety; everything we do is very slow and controlled. And we save our Clients considerable time and money compared to hiring a personal trainer.

Our #1 requirement for Coaching candidates is that they have the ability to engage in conversation very naturally and comfortably with people ages 15 – 90+. Prior fitness experience is not required, but if you have a degree in Kinesiology or Exercise Science, that would be a plus. Our Franchise in-house certification program will give you all the tools you need to be a highly effective Certified Exercise Coach.

We are looking for: 1) Communication skills, enthusiasm, and positive attitude; 2) People skills and personality; 3) Passion for health and fitness.

Successful candidates will complete The Exercise Coach Certification Program, the Nutrition Playbook Certification Program, CPR/AED certification from our preferred provider, and you will shadow experience Coaches until we determine you are ready for final review and Certification. You will be paid for all training hours, and all scheduled hours (not just when coaching Clients). Must be eligible to work in the USA.

The Exercise Coach Franchise has more than 225 studios open in the USA. We were the 1st Franchisees of The Exercise Coach, 15 years ago. We now own and operate studios in Libertyville, Palatine, Arlington Heights, and Park Ridge, IL. We will be adding two new lines of business later this year and expect significant growth and opportunities for our Team.

Compensation: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

The Exercise Coach® is a professional and distraction-free health facility! We offer clients what would be more accurately described as clinical exercise, rather than the latest fitness craze in a crowded, intimidating environment. The Exercise Coach® is dedicated to helping women and men of all ages achieve their health and fitness goals through customized physical conditioning programs and the use of our proprietary technology. We pride ourselves on the safety, effectiveness, and efficiency of The Exercise Coach® where coaches are an essential piece.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Exercise Coach, USA Corporate.