PERSONAL TRAINER

Amfamfit; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State-of-the-art facilities

Professional development

Supportive team culture

Job summary

American Family Fitness in Chester, VA is seeking a passionate Personal Trainer to inspire, coach, and empower members toward their fitness goals. You’ll work in a fast-paced, member-focused facility, delivering personalized programs and conducting assessments.

This role offers a blended pay structure: a per-training-session rate of $27–$41 based on experience and client load, plus non-session hours paid at $12.77 per hour. Reports to the Fitness Director and supports club initiatives.

Qualifications

• Personal Training certification or related education.
• AFF-recognized PT certification within 180 days of hire.
• CPR/AED certification within 60 days of hire.
• Prior customer service or training experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Professional, punctual, and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a minimum of 10 billable sessions per week.
• Recruit, onboard, and retain personal training clients.
• Conduct fitness assessments and consultations.
• Create safe, effective, and personalized training programs.
• Track client progress and maintain documentation.
• Support club initiatives, meetings, and team goals.
• Demonstrate AFF’s mission, vision, and service standards.
• Follow all emergency and safety protocols.
• Input and manage your weekly work schedule in the club’s scheduling platform.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team oriented

Education

Personal Training certification

AFF-recognized PT certification within 180 days

CPR/AED certification within 60 days

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Chester - Chester, VA 23831PERSONAL TRAINER

Position Overview: As a Personal Trainer at American Family Fitness, you’ll inspire, coach, and empower members to reach their fitness goals. We’re looking for energetic, knowledgeable fitness professionals who are passionate about helping people live healthier, happier lives.

Reports To: Fitness Director

Compensation: Trainers are compensated through a blended pay structure consisting of a per-session rate for time spent training clients and an hourly rate for all non-session work. This model rewards performance, productivity, and career growth while eliminating commission-based pay. This position pays $27-$41 per training session, based on experience, certifications, and client load. Non-Session hours will be paid $12.77.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a minimum of 10 billable sessions per week
• Recruit, onboard, and retain personal training clients
• Conduct fitness assessments and consultations
• Create safe, effective, and personalized training programs
• Track client progress and maintain accurate documentation
• Support club initiatives, meetings, and team goals
• Demonstrate AFF’s mission, vision, and service standards
• Follow all emergency and safety protocols
• Input and manage your weekly work schedule in the club’s scheduling platform by established deadlines, maintaining full accountability for schedule accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to club staffing need

Qualifications

• Personal Training certification or related education
• Aff-recognized PT certification within 180 days of hire
• CPR/AED certification within 60 days of hire
• Prior customer service or training experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Professional, punctual, and team-oriented

Work Environment

• Fast-paced, member-focused fitness facility
• Collaborative team culture

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Supportive, team-oriented culture
• Opportunities for professional development
• Access to state-of-the-art fitness facilities
• The chance to make a real impact on members’ lives

If you’re ready to help people transform their health and fitness, we’d love to meet you.