PT Personal Trainer

The Centers, Inc.; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 3,857,280; Full time

Job summary

CENTERS, LLC is seeking qualified personal trainers to deliver effective fitness sessions at our Health and Recreation Center. You will guide clients of varied fitness levels, ensuring safety and adherence to center policies and procedures.

Ideal candidates hold CPR/AED and a nationally accredited certification (e.g., NASM, ACE, NSCA). Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills are essential for success in a dynamic, client‑focused environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold current CPR/AED and first aid certification.
• Must possess a current nationally accredited personal training certification (e.g., AFAA, FITTOUR, ACE, NASM, ACSM, NSCA).
• Leadership and supervisory abilities.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and enthusiasm.
• Excellent organizational, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of standard practices in fitness, wellness, and recreation.

Responsibilities

• Safely instruct clients through effective personal training sessions at the Health and Recreation Center.
• Provide quality customer service to all clients regardless of fitness level or appearance.
• Ensure client safety in strength and cardiovascular areas; enforce program and building policies.
• Communicate effectively with supervisor via phone, email, or in person.
• Attend department staff meetings; other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Entrepreneurial spirit

Organization

Communication

Independent work

Fitness knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

CENTERS, LLC is a professional management firm specializing in facility, operation, and program management for higher education. CENTERS' management approach is customized for each client yet retains our uniform quality. Our firm unites site staff with a centralized administrative team, each contributing to the firm's goals and client needs. The CENTERS team is innovative, entrepreneurial, trail‑blazing, and ambitious for both CENTERS and our clients. Today, CENTERS provides management services for 14 clients.

Commitment to the well‑being, security, and future of our employees is a priority. View the comprehensive information about the competitive benefits package on our careers page then scroll down to CENTERS Benefits (click link to view).

Responsibilities

• Safely instruct clients through an effective personal training session at the Health and Recreation Center
• Provide quality customer service to all clients and potential clients, regardless of fitness level, appearance, or otherwise
• Ensure client safety throughout the strength and cardiovascular areas
• Communicate effectively with the supervisor through phone, email, or in person
• Enforce all program policies and procedures as it pertains to the personal training program
• Enforce all building policies and procedures and assist as needed during emergencies
• Attend department staff meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Possess current CPR/AED and first aid certification
• Must possess a current nationally accredited personal training certification, such as AFAA, FITTOUR, ACE, NASM, ACSM, NSCA; additional NCCA-accredited certifications are often acceptable and will be reviewed for consideration
• Leadership and supervisory abilities
• Entrepreneurial spirit and enthusiasm
• Excellent organizational, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge of standard practices in fitness, wellness, and recreation
• Ability to thrive in an environment that values high expectations, accountability, and balanced lifestyles
• Other duties as required

Physical Demands

• Lifting Heavy equipment
• Standing or walking fast at least 50% of the work day
• Occasional bending or stooping

Technical Competencies

• Proficiency with fitness assessment equipment, including blood pressure, height, weight, body fat measurement with calipers, waist to hip ratio, cardiovascular testing, muscular strength and endurance testing, and flexibility testing
• Proficient with exercise prescription and developing progressive workouts for clients

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Office environment/fitness center environment
• Moderate to loud noise
• Occasional evening or weekend work
• Lifting heavy equipment
• Standing or walking for at least 50% of the work day
• Occasional bending and stooping
• Hearing and talking