Remote/Online Personal Trainer

Pantera Capital; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Remote; USD 40,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fitness brand is seeking a Personal Trainer to join its remote team. This role involves designing personalized training programs while building rapport with clients. Ideal candidates should possess relevant certifications and have over 3 years of personal training experience. The position offers stable compensation with opportunities for growth, flexible hours, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible schedule

401k

Paid time off

Fitness Stipend

Qualifications

• Current Personal Training Certifications (NASM, ACSM, NSCA, or ACE) required.
• 3+ years as a Personal Trainer.
• 1+ years of remote/online training experience.

Responsibilities

• Onboard clients 1:1 to build rapport.
• Design and deliver personalized programs.
• Adjust programming and proactively address client challenges.

Skills

Client relationship management

Program design

Communication

Critical thinking

Adaptability

Education

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Overview

Trainwell Personal Trainer

Becoming a Trainwell Personal Trainer means that you’ll be a part of a defining moment, as we launch a landmark pilot program with a multi-billion-dollar fitness brand. This is more than just a role; it’s an opportunity to help lay the foundation for a team and vision that will shape the future of personalized fitness. Together, we’ll create an experience that raises the standard for client success and leaves a lasting mark on the industry.

At Trainwell, our mission is to help clients build strength, confidence, and health. We do this by creating effective training programs that clients can follow consistently and helping them make progress that lasts. Our goal is to make every client’s experience personalized, engaging, and meaningful, so they feel cared for every step of the way.

We’re looking for exceptional trainers who don’t just deliver workouts, but care deeply, take ownership of client success, and bring purpose and confidence to everything they do.

Why Trainwell

• Stable Compensation: $40k base + commission;
  • By end of year 1: average trainer earns $65k/year
  • By end of year 2: average trainer earns $71k/year
  • By end of year 3: average trainer earns $86k/year
  • By end of year 3: TOP trainers earn $95-100k/year
• High Standards, High Support: We select fewer than 3% of applicants to join our company. We have extremely high expectations for both care and competence. In return for earning a spot on our team, we will invest more in your well-being and skill development than any other company in the industry.
• Fully Remote & Flexible: Complete your daily tasks anywhere with WiFi.
• Cutting-Edge Tools: Our app automatically gathers client workout data and helps you work efficiently

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who thrives in a high-ownership, purpose-driven role. Specifically, we’re looking for trainers who:

• Care Uniquely for Each Client: Understand and adapt to their goals, motivations, and challenges. You go above and beyond to do what’s best for your clients.
• Lead with Confidence: Communicate authentically, directly, and with compassion. Make quick programming decisions and trust your abilities.
• Take Full Responsibility: You hold yourself to high standards and take accountability for outcomes.
• Seek Growth: Actively ask for feedback, engage in continued learning, and continuously improve.
• Think Critically: Analyze situations thoughtfully and adapt quickly.
• Collaborate & Listen: You work well with others and are genuinely curious about different perspectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Onboard clients 1:1 to build rapport and understand why your clients are here.
• Design and deliver personalized programs.
• Communicate compassionately and directly to keep clients engaged.
• Adjust programming and proactively address challenges.
• Collaborate with team members to share insights, improve processes, and uphold high standards.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Requirements

Certification: Current Personal Training Certifications. We accept only the following certs:

• NASM
• ACSM
• NSCA (CSCS)
• ACE

Experience:

3+ years as a Personal Trainer

Bonus: Experience running your own personal training business or holding a leadership position within the fitness industry

• 1+ years of remote/online training experience
• Familiarity with online tools and managing multiple clients effectively

Education: Associate degree or higher

Physical Requirements: Sitting and typing for prolonged periods of time.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Fitness Stipend
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• 401k

About Trainwell

Using tech to democratize 1-on-1 personal training

Less than 5% of people who set a fitness goal are able to achieve it. Trainwell makes you 10X more likely to achieve your fitness goals by providing 1-on-1 access to your own personal trainer. Your trainer works with a suite of market-leading tech to personalize your workouts, hold you accountable, and push you to reach your goals. Our differentiation comes from the technology we build to empower our trainers to deliver the highest quality in the market while working with 4x the standard number of clients. Trainwell is a fully remote company founded in 2019 by Matt Spettel and Gabe Madonna and has since served 50,000+ clients and raised $19M in venture funding (most recently a $7M Series A+ in Q2 2023).