Part-Time Flex Coach, Darien

Equinox; Darien (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Complimentary club membership

PT/Pilates/Spa perks

Job summary

Equinox is seeking a Flex Part-Time Personal Trainer to deliver personalized, performance-driven coaching while building a thriving client base within a structured, part-time schedule.

You will work under club management to refine programming, education, business, and financial planning as part of a path to growth and potential full-time status. This role emphasizes client engagement and professional development in a luxury wellness environment.

Qualifications

• Current Personal Training certification.
• Current CPR/AED certification.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work a consistent part‑time schedule.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain client relationships to drive long-term retention.
• Deliver coaching experiences informed by Equifit and EQX OS to tailor programs.
• Manage schedules, client appointments and open availability in scheduling systems.
• Grow client base through coaching, relationship building, and engagement.
• Demonstrate behaviors aligned with Equinox mission and values at all times.

Skills

Personal Training cert

CPR/AED

Communication

Part-time schedule

Verbal communication

Time management

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Equinox is a category of one, setting the global standard for luxury health, wellness, and hospitality. Our spaces are intentionally elevated, our standards uncompromising, and our expectations high. We attract people who take pride in excellence, care deeply about quality, and want to be part of something that feels different the moment you walk through the door.

Company Description

Equinox is a category of one, setting the global standard for luxury health, wellness, and hospitality. Our spaces are intentionally elevated, our standards uncompromising, and our expectations high. We attract people who take pride in excellence, care deeply about quality, and want to be part of something that feels different the moment you walk through the door.

We are builders, operators, and innovators who believe great environments and meaningful human connection change lives. Diversity, belonging, and ownership aren’t slogans here, they’re how we work. At Equinox, colleagues don’t just support the business; they shape the future of wellness. Because for us, it’s not fitness. It’s life.

What We Do

We create premium, immersive experiences where performance, hospitality, design, and human connection converge—and every detail matters. This is not a traditional fitness environment. It is a place where high standards, accountability, and pride in craft define the work.

Fueled by an entrepreneurial mindset, we trust our people with real responsibility and real impact. Growth is earned through action, learning is hands‑on, and careers are built by those who want to operate at the highest level. At Equinox, we don’t just offer opportunities—we offer long‑term pathways for people who want to do meaningful work in an environment that expects more and delivers more.

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

As an Equinox personal trainer your career becomes an empowered lifestyle founded on maximizing both your personal and client performance. Under the guidance of the club management team, you will develop and refine an approach to programming, education, business, and financial planning that ensures your Personal Training career is as unlimited as your passion. Secure a stronger future and help us redefine the science of fitness and the art of living. As a Flex Part-Time Personal Trainer, you will deliver personalized, expert-led, performance-driven coaching experiences while building and growing a thriving client base within a structured, part-time schedule.

Part-time Role Expectations

• Maintain 10+ hours of weekly availability, with shifts scheduled based on club demand. Availability may be needed during mornings (5:00–10:00 AM), evenings (5:00–10:00 PM), and weekends. Assigned shifts will likely include some combination of these time periods based on business needs, though schedules will vary and not all listed times will be required each week.
• Work assigned shifts to support member engagement, client acquisition, and business needs, including, but not limited to, client session delivery, Fitness Specialist floor coverage, participation in club special events, and attendance at necessary EFTI education and training programs as part of ongoing professional development and club support.
• Expected to ramp to approximately 40 sessions per month
• Maintain consistent, reliable scheduling aligned with business needs
• Actively engage members on the fitness floor to drive client acquisition via scheduled Fitness Specialist Shifts

Primary Responsibilities

Client Growth & Management:

• Build and maintain strong, trust-based client relationships that drive long-term retention
• Deliver personalized coaching experiences informed by Equifit and the EQX OS methodology, creating programs tailored to each client's individual needs, wants, and goals
• Manage and maintain an accurate schedule, inclusive of client appointments, meetings, and open availability within our internal scheduling systems
• Grow your client base through exceptional coaching, relationship building, and proactive member engagement
• Build a strong understanding of the Equinox ecosystem, confidently connecting clients with services that support their goals Professional Development & Compliance:
• Consistently demonstrate behaviors aligned with the Equinox mission and values, creating the possibility for members and colleagues to maximize their potential through collaboration, accountability, and excellence
• Deliver a high standard of coaching and service
• Take ownership of personal business development
• Maintain availability needed by club at point of hire

Professional Development & Compliance

• Consistently demonstrate behaviors aligned with the Equinox mission and values, creating the possibility for members and colleagues to maximize their potential through collaboration, accountability, and excellence
• Deliver a high standard of coaching and service
• Take ownership of personal business development
• Maintain availability needed by club at point of hire

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current Personal Training certification
• Current CPR/AED certification
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work a consistent part‑time schedule
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Effective time management and organizational skills

PAY TRANSPARENCY

• This position includes a base hourly rate of $16.94per hour for all hours worked, plus incremental session premium pay of $40 - $50 per session for each client session delivered. Base and session premium rates are tiered based on coaching level. Total compensation will vary based on hours worked and number of sessions delivered.

Career Path

• Launch your coaching career as a Flex Part-Time Personal Trainer with a flexible, part-time schedule and a clear, and if desired a supported path to full-time status as your impact and client relationships grow.

Additional Information

AS A MEMBER OF THE EQUINOX TEAM YOU WILL RECEIVE:

• We offer competitive salary, benefits, and industry leading commission opportunities for club employees
• Complimentary Club membership
• Perks and incentives with our products and services including Personal Training, Pilates, Spa and Shop

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.

Equinox is an equal opportunity employer. For more information regarding our career opportunities, please visit one of our clubs or our website at https://careers.equinox.com/ All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Must have a legal right to work in the United States.