Personal Trainer

Anytime Fitness - 902715; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Profit sharing

Training & development

Wellness resources

Job summary

Anytime Fitness in Chicago, IL is seeking qualified personal trainers to deliver a fantastic workout experience to our clients. As an AF Personal Trainer, you will design safe and effective exercises for a wide variety of participants and help people achieve sustainable lifestyle changes both inside and outside the gym.

Our role involves 1:1, small group, group, and virtual training, with opportunities for advancement. A fitness certification within 90 days of hire is required to join the team.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of physiology, exercise technique, and body mechanics.
• Must acquire a fitness certification within 90 days of hire from a recognized AF education provider.
• Ability to multi-task and stay organized.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-designed workouts to groups of 4+ members.
• Program and implement individualized workouts for members.
• Energize and motivate members throughout the sessions.
• Build fitness attendance and retain current members; ensure safety of heart rate and technique.
• Provide options and challenges for varying skill levels.
• Attend weekly/monthly fitness staff meetings and educational presentations.
• Handle member concerns when applicable.
• Sales and marketing for programming; proactive outreach to inactive members.
• Assist in retention efforts; provide exceptional member service.

Skills

Physiology knowledge

Multi-tasking

Effective communication

Train all fitness levels

Time management

Education

Fitness certification within 90 days of hire

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement
• Profit sharing
• Training & development
• Wellness resources

Something different is happening here.

And it’s Real AF.

Getting fit doesn’t work if you only focus on fitness. And going it alone should never be a sign of strength. Our coaches support you in a way no one else can with the best fitness and holistic help inside the gym – and out. And our community of members is waiting to meet you.

Anytime Fitness is currently seeking qualified personal trainers who can deliver a fantastic workout experience to our clients. As an AF Personal Trainer, you will have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to create and conduct safe and effective exercises for a wide variety of participants. The desired candidate must have a passion for helping people become the best versions of themselves by helping people make incremental lifestyle changes to obtain sustainable and long-term results.

Our Most successful Personal Trainers are people who:

• Great at giving guidance, education, and coaching to others
• Encourage others to do their best
• Comfortable and confident with fitness program design and program instruction
• Promote and influence behavior change
• Develop relationships with all types of people
• Keeps clients and customers happy and engaged

Things you will do as a Personal Trainer:

• Fitness Consultations
• 1:1 training
• Small Group Training
• Group Training
• Virtual Training

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-designed workouts to groups of 4+ members
• Program and implement individualized workouts for members
• Energize and motivate members throughout the sessions
• Build fitness attendance and retain current membersEnsure the safety of participants in regard to heart rate and exercise technique
• Provide options and challenges for specific exercises to accommodate various skill levels
• Attend weekly/monthly fitness staff meetings and required educational presentations
• Handle member concerns when applicable
• Sales and Marketing for Programming
• Proactive outreach to inactive members
• Assist in retention efforts
• Provide exceptional member service

Qualifications

• Have a strong knowledge of physiology, exercise technique, and body mechanics
• Must acquire a fitness certification/personal trainer certification within 90 days of hire from an AF fitness-approved education company such as ACSM, ACE, NASM, NSCA, etc.
• Ability to multi-task and stay organized
• Positive, motivating, and effective interpersonal communication skills
• Desire and capacity to train all fitness levels
• Manage time and schedules

Compensation & Growth Opportunities.

We offer a base hourly rate plus additional training commissions based on your client roster, session delivery and package sales. This means the more clients you support, the more you earn — rewarding both your impact and your hustle. While the range below reflects realistic early earnings, many of our coaches go on to earn more as they build strong client relationships and deliver results over time.

This role may involve working at any of our neighboring branches, with specific details to be discussed during the interview.