Independent Contractor – Personal Trainer

WELCOME HOME GYM LLC

West Memphis (AR)

On-site

USD 27,552 - 68,880

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours
Structured protocols for training
Supportive training environment
Client base matched with strengths

Job summary

WELCOME HOME GYM LLC is seeking an experienced Independent Contractor Personal Trainer in West Memphis, Arkansas. This role focuses on personalized training sessions to create a supportive and judgment-free environment for clients. Ideal candidates will have certifications and experience in personal training, excellent communication skills, and the capacity to connect with clients on a personal level. Flexible hours and a structured yet adaptive approach to training are essential components of this position.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 1–2 years training experience or demonstrable skill in training clients one-on-one.
  • Strong understanding of corrective exercise basics and safety protocols.
  • Ability to manage time efficiently during structured session blocks.

Responsibilities

  • Provide 1-on-1 personal training sessions following guidelines.
  • Document programming, progress, and session details according to guidelines.
  • Build trust with clients by maintaining client confidentiality and showing empathy.

Skills

Empathy
Trustworthiness
Strong communication skills
Attention to detail
Time management
Ability to perform fitness assessments

Education

Nationally recognized personal training certification
CPR/AED certification

Job description

Independent Contractor – Personal Trainer

Personal Trainer - Independent Contractor

Location: Local / On-Site (Client-Based)

Position Type: Contracted Trainer (1099)

About Welcome Home Gym

Welcome Home Gym is not a traditional fitness space, it's a wellness experience built on trust, connection, consistency, and community. Our brand stands for making fitness feel like home: supportive, judgment-free, warm, and results-driven. We focus on personalized training, mind body integration, aromatherapy experiences, meditation add-ons, and packages designed to help everyday individuals feel stronger physically, mentally, and emotionally.

We specialize in serving adults seeking a comfortable, uplifting, safe environment where guidance, communication, and accountability matter. Every trainer who joins us plays a major role in creating the “Welcome Home Experience.”

Position Overview

Welcome Home Gym is seeking an experienced, professional Independent Contractor Personal Trainer who embodies empathy, professionalism, and strong communication skills. The ideal candidate is trustworthy, consistent, deeply service-oriented, and passionate about helping clients feel seen, supported, and motivated.

This is a contract role responsible for delivering personal training sessions, conducting fitness assessments, guiding clients through our signature mind body protocols, and upholding the high standards of our service packages.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide 1-on-1 personal training sessions following Welcome Home Gym protocols, safety standards, and coaching style.
  • Deliver structured sessions that follow our assessment process, warm-up flow, workout blueprint, and cool-down protocols.
  • Incorporate elements of the aromatherapy, meditation, and mindfulness add-on packages when applicable (training provided).
  • Maintain outstanding communication, including session confirmation, schedule adjustments, post-session notes, and client check-ins.
  • Document programming, progress, and session details according to company guidelines.
  • Uphold a professional and welcoming client experience at every touchpoint.
  • Demonstrate reliability: arriving early, being prepared, bringing proper tools/equipment, and following all WHG procedures.
  • Collaborate with management regarding client needs, risks, or program adjustments.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, supportive environment that reflects the Welcome Home Gym brand.
  • Build trust with clients by maintaining confidentiality, showing empathy, and guiding them with patience and professionalism.
Ideal Trainer Profile (The Perfect Fit for Welcome Home Gym)

We are seeking someone who naturally aligns with our voice, mission, and community:

  • Warm, supportive, and encouraging.
  • View fitness as a partnership, not a performance.
  • Flexible, patient, and skilled at working with everyday adults, not just athletes.
  • Excellent communication habits and understand the importance of client trust.
  • Strong attention to detail and time management.
  • Can follow structured programs but also adapt when needed.
  • Take pride in delivering a polished, elevated wellness experience.
  • Reliable, trustworthy, and committed to consistency.
  • Can handle private, sensitive information with discretion.
  • Want to be part of a growing fitness brand with a unique community impact mission.
Required Skills & Experience
  • Nationally recognized personal training certification (NASM, ACE, ISSA, ACSM, NSCA, etc.)
  • CPR/AED certification (required)
  • Minimum 1–2 years training experience, OR demonstrable skill in training clients one-on-one
  • Strong understanding of corrective exercise basics, movement mechanics, and safety protocols
  • Ability to perform fitness assessments, progress tracking, and session documentation
  • Ability to guide clients through warm-ups, personalized workouts, and cooldown/stretching routines
  • Ability to manage time efficiently during structured session blocks
  • Comfortable with light behavioral coaching, motivation, and support
  • Ability to maintain professional boundaries and uphold client confidentiality
Preferred Skills (A Plus, Not a Requirement)
  • Experience working with general population adults, beginners, or individuals restarting their fitness journey
  • Familiarity with meditation, breathwork, or mind-body practices
  • Interest in aromatherapy protocols (training provided)
  • Experience with special populations (weight-loss, stress management, mobility work)
  • Experience with session pacing, small-space workouts, mobile or private training
  • Strong interpersonal skills and customer service experience
  • Ability to adapt programming to client needs quickly and safely
Minimal Requirements
  • Valid personal training certification
  • CPR/AED
  • Ability to pass background screening
  • Must be legally able to work as an independent contractor (1099)
  • Reliable transportation
  • Must have a professional, respectful, and trustworthy demeanor
  • Must be able to communicate consistently and clearly
  • Must follow WHG protocols, safety guidelines, and client experience standards
Compensation

This is a contractor position paid per session according to Welcome Home Gym’s contractor rate system. Trainers are paid for completed sessions and may receive additional opportunities for bonus sessions, specialty clients, or package-based add-ons.

Why Join Welcome Home Gym?
  • A supportive, organized training environment
  • A client base matched with your strengths
  • Structured protocols to make sessions easy to deliver
  • Opportunity to grow with a brand focused on community impact
  • Flexible hours
  • A team that values your professionalism, character, and communication
  • A chance to make clients feel genuinely welcomed, supported, and at home
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