Personal Trainer

StretchLab Franchise; Branford (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Continuing education support

Complimentary Anytime Fitness会员制

Free personal training sessions

Employee discounts

Job summary

Anytime Fitness Branford is seeking a Personal Trainer / Fitness Coach who helps members make meaningful progress. You’ll assess needs, coach individuals and groups, and build strong client relationships to keep members engaged and achieving real results.

We’re looking for someone with fitness expertise and excellent people skills—able to motivate, educate, connect, and build trust. You’ll lead consultations, design programs, and promote training services across the club.

Qualifications

• Must hold a recognized Personal Training certification (NASM, NSCA, ACSM, WITS, AFAA, ACE, ISSA).
• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or related field preferred but not required.
• Strong people skills with the ability to motivate, educate, and build trust.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fitness consultations and assessments.
• Design and deliver safe, effective exercise programs.
• Provide individual personal training.
• Lead group, virtual, and other club programming.
• Educate and motivate members toward sustainable fitness goals.
• Adapt coaching to different abilities, backgrounds, and goals.
• Develop strong relationships with members and promote training services.
• Collaborate with club team and participate in meetings.

Skills

Coaching

Motivation

Relationship-building

Group coaching

Education

NASM

NSCA

ACSM

WITS

AFAA

ACE

ISSA

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or related field

Job description

Personal Trainer / Fitness Coach | Anytime Fitness Branford

$45,000–$75,000 annual earning potential based on performance and incentives | Full-Time

Standard Schedule

• Monday–Thursday: 11:00 AM–7:00/8:00 PM
• Saturday: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
• Fridays & Sundays off

Coach People. Build Relationships. Make Fitness Your Career.

Anytime Fitness Branford is looking for a Personal Trainer / Fitness Coach who loves helping people make meaningful, sustainable progress.

This is more than delivering workouts. You’ll assess members’ needs, coach individuals and groups, build strong client relationships, and help members stay engaged long enough to achieve real results.

We’re looking for someone who combines fitness expertise with great people skills — a coach who can motivate, educate, connect, and build trust.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct fitness consultations and assessments
• Design and deliver safe, effective exercise programs
• Provide individual personal training
• Lead group, virtual, and other club programming as assigned
• Educate and motivate members toward sustainable fitness goals
• Adapt coaching to different abilities, backgrounds, and goals

Build Your Client Relationships

• Develop strong relationships with members
• Help clients stay consistent and accountable
• Promote personal training services to prospective and existing members
• Identify members who could benefit from additional coaching
• Proactively reconnect with inactive members
• Help improve member engagement and retention

Support the Club

• Participate in club programs, events, and marketing initiatives
• Collaborate with the rest of the Anytime Fitness team
• Participate in required staff meetings and development activities
• Help maintain a clean, professional club environment
• Follow the current professional dress code using provided Anytime Fitness attire
• Represent Anytime Fitness professionally inside and outside the club

You’ll Thrive Here If You

• Love helping people improve their health and fitness
• Can build relationships with many different personalities
• Enjoy coaching, motivating, and educating others
• Are comfortable talking about and promoting personal training services
• Take initiative and follow through
• Are dependable, professional, and coachable
• Want to continue developing professionally
• Are looking for a long-term opportunity in the fitness industry

Certification Requirements

Candidates must hold a recognized Personal Training certification. Accepted certifications include:

• NASM
• NSCA
• ACSM
• WITS
• AFAA
• ACE
• ISSA

A bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field is preferred but not required.

Compensation & Benefits

• $45,000–$75,000 annual earning potential
• Compensation growth based on performance and incentives
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Continuing education support
• Complimentary Anytime Fitness membership
• Free personal training sessions
• Employee discounts on select health and wellness products and services
• Opportunities for continued career growth

Why Anytime Fitness?

Anytime Fitness is built around helping people get to a healthier place — and our coaches are a critical part of making that happen.

You’ll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with members, help people create lasting change, and continue developing your career within a growing multi-location fitness organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or other status protected by applicable law.