Holistic Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach

Performance Optimal Health; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Optimal Health in Norwalk, CT is seeking a dedicated Personal Trainer to assess clients, design personalized fitness programs, and guide safe exercise techniques across individual and small-group sessions. You will tailor plans to each client's fitness level and health conditions while building trust and consistency.

Responsibilities include leading sessions, tracking progress, documenting notes within 24 hours, and communicating with Physical Therapists and the Wellness team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Exercise Science, Physiology, or related field.
• Nationally recognized CPT certification (NSCA/NASM/ACE/ACSM).
• Ability to travel between Performance locations.
• Experience safely training clients and teaching proper technique.
• Ability to customize one-on-one and group training programs.
• Strong communication with clients and team members.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough fitness assessments.
• Design individualized training programs.
• Tailor programs to clients' fitness levels and health conditions.
• Monitor progress and adjust plans as needed.
• Complete client progress notes within 24 hours of sessions.
• Explain safe and proper use of gym equipment.
• Explain exercises clearly and offer alternatives if needed.
• Lead individual and group training sessions.
• Build positive, lasting relationships with clients.
• Communicate effectively with Physical Therapists and Wellness team.
• Work toward building clientele and brand.

Skills

Client training

Program design

Safety instruction

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Exercise Science/related field

Job description

Performance Optimal Health in Norwalk, CT is seeking a dedicated Personal Trainer to assess clients, design personalized fitness programs, and guide safe exercise techniques across individual and small-group sessions. You will tailor plans to each client's fitness level and health conditions while building trust and consistency.

Responsibilities include leading sessions, tracking progress, documenting notes within 24 hours, and communicating with Physical Therapists and the Wellness team.