Personal Training Director - Lead Team & Grow Revenue

Lakeshore Sport and Fitness; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

PTO

Family Membership

Childcare support

Discounted club services

Meal program

Free parking

Team celebrations

Job summary

Lakeshore Sport and Fitness is seeking an experienced Personal Training Director in Chicago to lead and grow our personal training department. You will build and develop a team of trainers, drive revenue, and ensure first-class client experiences while still training clients personally.

The role requires 5+ years of PT, leadership experience, and a nationally accredited certification. Availability includes early mornings, evenings, and weekends; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of personal training experience with leadership exposure.
• Nationally accredited PT certification (NASM/ACE/ACSM/NSCA or equivalent).
• Current CPR/AED certification.
• Proven ability to grow training revenue and retain clients.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• Experience with scheduling, payroll, and budgets.
• Ownership mindset and member-first approach.
• Availability including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of personal trainers.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, and train new trainers; ongoing education.
• Drive department revenue through packages, retention, and programs.
• Set performance goals and track sessions, sales, and retention.
• Create and launch new programs (small-group, challenges, assessments).
• Manage trainer schedules, payroll, and department budget.
• Ensure safety, quality, and professional standards.
• Collaborate with Membership, Group Fitness, and club leadership.
• Train your own client base and lead by example on the floor.

Skills

5+ years PT experience

2+ years leadership

NASM/ACE/ACSM/NSCA cert

CPR/AED

Revenue growth

Scheduling/payroll/budgets

Ownership mindset

Availability mornings/evenings/weekend

Education

Bachelor’s degree in exercise science / kinesiology

Job description

Lakeshore Sport and Fitness is seeking an experienced Personal Training Director in Chicago to lead and grow our personal training department. You will build and develop a team of trainers, drive revenue, and ensure first-class client experiences while still training clients personally.

The role requires 5+ years of PT, leadership experience, and a nationally accredited certification. Availability includes early mornings, evenings, and weekends; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.