Fitness Coach and Personal Trainer

The Exercise Coach - Davie; Oakton (VA); On-site; USD 1,102,000 - 1,378,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

The Exercise Coach in Oakton, VA is hiring Fitness Coaches to lead 20-minute strength sessions using our technology-driven program in a boutique studio. We train adults, especially 40+, to improve strength, mobility, and overall health. This is a fast-growing franchise with paid training and a supportive team.

We offer both full- and part-time roles with competitive pay, no Sundays or late nights, and opportunities for advancement. CPR/AED certification is required to train clients.

Qualifications

• Positive, energetic, friendly and coachable.
• Strong communicator who motivates without intimidation.
• Commitment to outstanding customer service.
• Passion for helping beginners and older adults.
• Passion for fitness and empathy for all levels.
• Comfort with technology, data and structured programs.
• Experience in personal training or coaching is a plus, not required.
• College degree in health sciences is a plus, not required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• CPR/AED certification required to train clients.
• Ideal for career changers from teaching, nursing, coaching, or PT aides.
• Eager to coach with purpose using cutting-edge tech.

Responsibilities

• Coach 1:1, 1:2 and 1:4 strength training sessions in a private studio.
• Use adaptive-resistance, computerized, robotic fitness technology (training provided).
• Track and explain client progress using AI-enabled fitness data.
• Provide encouragement, accountability, and safe instruction.
• Support nutrition and habit-building guidance.
• Assist in client calls, leads, correspondence and scheduling.
• Assist in initial consultations to sell memberships (not commission-based).
• Maintain a clean, welcoming studio environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Tech-savvy

Motivation

Education

CPR/AED certification

College degree in health sciences (preferred)

Tools

AI-enabled fitness technology

Adaptive-resistance equipment

Job description

• Predictable schedule (no late nights)

Benefits

• 401(k)


• 401(k) matching


• Bonus based on performance


• Employee discounts


• Flexible schedule


• Free uniforms


• Opportunity for advancement


• Paid time off


• Training & development

Fitness Coach, Personal Trainer - The Exercise Coach, Oakton, VA

Full-Time and Part-Time | Paid Training | Never Commission-Based

The Exercise Coach is the fastest-growing, technology‑driven personal training franchise in the USA specializing in safe, efficient 20-minute strength workouts as well as nutrition guidance. We have also started adding coach assisted stretching and balance tracking offerings. We work with adults of all ages - especially 40+ - to improve strength, mobility, and overall health. We are changing the way clients age, promoting very healthy lifestyles and "adding life" to our clients' years!

We’re hiring high-energy, positive, reliable coaches who love helping people feel stronger, more confident, more energetic, and look and feel better. In short, we want someone who enjoys working with people and making a difference in the lives of our clients! Superior customer service and delivering an outstanding client experience is the standard!

Responsibilities

• Coach 1:1, 1:2 and 1:4 strength training sessions in a private, boutique, small studio environment


• Use our adaptive-resistance, computerized, robotic fitness technology (full training provided)


• Track and explain client progress using performance data from our AI-enabled fitness technology


• Provide encouragement, accountability, and safe instruction


• Support simple nutrition and habit-building guidance


• Assist in client and prospective client calls, leads, correspondence and scheduling


• Assist in initial consultations to sell new client memberships (not commission-based)


• Maintain a clean, very welcoming studio environment

What We’re Looking For

• Positive, energetic, friendly and coachable candidates


• A strong communicator who can motivate without intimidating


• An appreciation for the importance of, and commitment to, delivering outstanding customer service


• Passion for helping people, especially beginners and older adults


• Passion for fitness and empathy for working with clients of all fitness levels


• Comfortable working with technology, data and structured programs


• Personal training, assisted stretch, or coaching experience is a plus, but not required


• College degree in health sciences is a plus, but not required


• Basic computer skills required


• CPR/AED certification from a nationally recognized provider is required to train clients


• Ideal career change opportunity for former teachers, nurses, coaches, or physical therapy aides


• If you want to coach with purpose, use cutting-edge technology, and be part of a growing studio that truly cares about its clients and team, we’d love to meet you!

What We Offer/Compensation

• Competitive hourly pay + bonuses (no commissions - you are paid for every hour that you work whether training clients or not, far different than most gyms)


• Paid for all scheduled hours, no Sundays, and no late nights, FT employees eligible for PTO


• $20-$25/hour based on prior work experience (Approximately $800-$1000 per week assuming 40 hours/week)


• Seeking FT as well as PT candidates able to commit to 16 to 40 hours per week, plus one Saturday per month (6 hours)


• Paid training and certification


• Free workouts for self and one significant other


• 401K retirement savings program with matching contributions


• Opportunities primarily at Oakton location but flexibility to also work at Centreville location if needed is a plus


• Predictable schedule (no late nights)


• Supportive team environment ideal for team players invested in helping clients to achieve their goals and objectives


• Meaningful work helping clients improve strength, flexibility, confidence, and quality of life

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.