Personal Trainer

Jersey Strong; Manalapan Township (NJ); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Jersey Strong is seeking a motivated and passionate Personal Trainer dedicated to transforming lives through fitness. Trainers will deliver exceptional customer service through engaging sessions while utilizing digital support. This role offers room for professional development and performance-based compensation, ensuring a dynamic and rewarding experience for both trainers and their clients.

Benefits

401(k) eligibility after 1 year

Vacation: 1 week after 1 year, 2 weeks after 2 years, 3 weeks after 5 years

Complimentary membership for an immediate family member

Ongoing career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Preferred experience in fitness, health coaching, or group instruction.
• Goal-driven and passionate about client success.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-energy, effective 30- and 60-minute training sessions.
• Provide personalized guidance, accountability, and encouragement.
• Engage clients digitally through the Jersey Strong+ platform.

Skills

Communication

Team-oriented

Coachable

Motivated by performance

Education

NCCA- or NBFE-accredited personal training certification

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

We are seeking a motivated and passionate Personal Trainer who is dedicated to transforming lives through exercise. At Jersey Strong, our Personal Trainers deliver exceptional customer service by providing fun and effective personal training sessions. With a deep understanding of exercise programming and a commitment to professional development, our Personal Trainers are dedicated to ensuring our members receive the best fitness experience in the Garden State.

Jersey Strong Staff is:

RESULTS FOCUSED, we focus on specific and measurable results and hustle to meet our goals.

EMPATHETIC, we are sensitive to the challenges of each person's unique journey.

ENTHUSIASTIC, we are enthusiastic about the positive role fitness plays in people's lives.

Compensation Overview

Base Session Pay (30-Minute Personal Training Sessions)

Your base session rate consists of:

1. Session Pay for in-person delivery
2. Jersey Strong+ Pay for 10 minutes of digital programming and client support per session

Compensation by Education Level:

• Level 1 Trainer: $8.00 per session ($16.00/hour)
• Level 2 Trainer: $10.00 per session ($20.00/hour)
• Level 3 Trainer: $12.00 per session ($24.00/hour)

Your education level is determined by your certifications and CEUs, as outlined in our “Personal Training Career Path Curriculum.” Maintaining current credentials is required to retain your level.

Monthly Session Bonus Structure

Based on the number of 30-minute sessions delivered in a month:

Monthly Sessions Bonus Per Session
40–69 | $0.50
70–99 | $1.00
100–149 | $2.00
150–199 | $3.00
200+ | $5.00

Paid-in-Full PT Sales Commission

• 10% commission on total cash collected from paid-in-full personal training packages you sell

SHIFT Group Class Pay

SHIFT classes are specialty small-group workouts purchased separately by members.

Participants Pay Per Class
0 (No-show) | $15.43
1–2 | $25.00
3–4 | $35.00
5+ | $50.00

Pay Schedule

All compensation is paid biweekly (on the 1st and 15th) for the previous pay period.

Benefits

• IDEA membership with access to nationally recognized certifications and CEUs
• 401(k) eligibility after 1 year
• Vacation:
  • 1 week after 1 year
  • 2 weeks after 2 years
  • 3 weeks after 5 years
    
    
• Complimentary membership for an immediate family member
• Ongoing career development opportunities and advancement

About the Role

Jersey Strong Personal Trainers deliver high-energy, effective 30- and 60-minute training sessions while providing personalized guidance, accountability, and encouragement. Trainers also engage clients digitally through the Jersey Strong+ platform to provide holistic support.

Requirements

• Full-time availability
• Preferred: NCCA- or NBFE-accredited personal training certification
• Preferred: Experience in fitness, health coaching, or group instruction
• Goal-driven and passionate about client success
• Strong communication skills
• Team-oriented, dependable, and coachable

Who Thrives in This Role

• Passionate about changing lives through fitness
• Comfortable balancing in-person training, digital support, and group instruction
• Excels in fast-paced, client-centered environments
• Motivated by performance-based compensation and growth

Jersey Strong is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and empowering environment for all employees.