Personal Trainer: Transform Lives & Build Community

VASA Fitness; City of Oswego (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two complimentary gym memberships

401(k) options

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Medical / Dental / Vision benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

VASA Fitness in Oswego, NY is seeking a Personal Trainer who will guide clients on their fitness journeys. You’ll design and adapt training programs, coach clients, and motivate through energy and care across one-on-one, semi-private, or small group sessions.

Build relationships that drive client acquisition and long‑term retention in a supportive, inclusive gym environment. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or Kinesiology or an NCCA-certified PT credential, plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or Kinesiology or NCCA-accredited Personal Training Certification.
• CPR/AED Certification (or willing to obtain within 30 days).
• Excellent communication skills and a caring, optimistic approach.
• Passion for health, wellness, exercise science, strength and conditioning, and fitness training.
• Fitness sales experience preferred.
• Personal training, group fitness, or coaching experience preferred, but not required—welcome all levels.

Responsibilities

• Design and adapt training programs for clients.
• Provide fitness coaching and motivate clients.
• Lead one-on-one, semi-private, or small group sessions.
• Build relationships that lead to new client sales and long-term retention.
• Deliver safe, effective, and engaging training sessions tailored to each client.
• Conduct fitness assessments and wellness check-ins.
• Create a welcoming, energetic, and inclusive gym atmosphere.

Skills

Communication

Motivation & energy

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or Kinesiology

NCCA-accredited Personal Training Certification

Tools

CPR/AED Certification

Job description

VASA Fitness in Oswego, NY is seeking a Personal Trainer who will guide clients on their fitness journeys. You’ll design and adapt training programs, coach clients, and motivate through energy and care across one-on-one, semi-private, or small group sessions.

Build relationships that drive client acquisition and long‑term retention in a supportive, inclusive gym environment. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or Kinesiology or an NCCA-certified PT credential, plus