Personal Trainer

Moore Than Fitness; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Moore Than Fitness is a values-driven community gym in Richmond, VA, seeking a personal trainer to grow into a 30–40 hour/week role by building a client base of 15–30. The role emphasizes longevity, relationships, and radical care within a supportive, body-positive environment.

You’ll train clients one-on-one, prepare sessions with thoughtful programming, and participate in community events while gradually expanding your schedule.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to build strong, lasting client relationships.
• Commitment to creating welcoming and inclusive spaces.
• Focus on personal and community growth, not just workouts.

Responsibilities

• Train clients one-on-one, tailoring sessions to evolving goals and experiences.
• Prepare thoughtfully for sessions, track progress, and adjust programming.
• Engage with the gym community through events and member moments.
• Attend quarterly staff meetings and contribute to evolving culture.
• Collaborate with Head of Culture Personal Trainer to grow the gym culture.

Skills

Empathy

People-first approach

Community engagement

Job description

We are a values-driven, community-centered gym where care comes first. We believe in showing up with compassion, affirming every body and every identity, and treating fitness as a tool for connection and self-trust — not shame or competition. We're proudly body-positive, queer-positive, and deeply invested in creating a space where everyone feels seen, safe, and celebrated.

The Role

We’re looking for a personal trainer who wants to grow intentionally and sustainably into a 30–40 hour/week training role by gradually building a client base of 15–30 individuals. This isn’t a churn-and-burn gig — it’s an invitation to join a community that values longevity, relationships, and real human care.

What You’ll Do

• Train clients one-on-one, tailoring each session to the client’s evolving needs, goals, and lived experience
• Prepare for sessions thoughtfully, tracking client progress and adjusting programming as needed
• Engage deeply in our community — show up to gym events, workshops, and member-centered moments
• Attend quarterly staff meetings and contribute to shaping our evolving culture
• Meet regularly with our Head of Culture Personal Trainer — [Your Gym Name]

Job Type: Part-Time to Full-Time (Client Load Builds Over Time)

Compensation: Competitive hourly rate based on experience and client load

Who You Are

• A deeply empathetic, people-first human who builds strong, lasting relationships
• Passionate about creating welcoming, affirming, inclusive spaces
• Invested in personal and community growth, not just sets and reps
• Solid working knowledge of exercise physiology and program design, but you never let that override your care for the individual in front of you
• Open to starting with few or no clients and building your schedule gradually
• Aligned with our values around body autonomy, queer affirmation, and radical care
• Lead with compassion, always prioritizing care over performance or perfection

Nice-to-Haves (but not required)

• Certification from a nationally recognized body (NASM, ACSM, NSCA, etc.)
• Experience in trauma-informed or HAES-aligned coaching
• Background in group fitness, yoga, or other modalities
• Experience with community engagement or mental health advocacy

Benefits

• Opportunities for advancement