Personal Trainer

The Full-Time Personal Trainer at ROI Strength plays a vital role in both coaching and community. Your primary responsibility is delivering high-quality personal training sessions (1:1 and 2:1) while supporting your clients’ progress through thoughtful program design and communication. Beyond the training floor, you’ll also contribute to the growth of the gym by engaging in community events, marketing, and relationship-building.

This role is intended to work up to and maintain an average of 28 hours per week of in-person personal training. Training hours may vary week to week. Administrative work related to conducting training sessions and client/team success include essential responsibilities such as client and team communication, program design, session notes, and basic scheduling or billing-related follow-up. These responsibilities are considered part of the role and are expected to be completed efficiently alongside training.
 

Additional administrative or project-based work - such as contributing to internal systems, processes, or special initiatives that support the growth of the business - is available based on role needs and performance. Both natural administrative work and project-based administrative work are capped based on your average weekly training hours to ensure balanced workloads and sustainability. Total work hours shall not exceed 40 hours per week.
 

All new trainers begin with a 12-week Foundations Period (outlined below) designed to give you the skills, mentorship, and support needed to succeed at ROI Strength. After completing Foundations, trainers transition into our tier-based commission compensation structure, which rewards growth, retention, and long-term career development.

Our Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of working with fitness clients, either in personal training or leading group classes. Experience with customer service is also essential for this role. You should be a self-starter, want to continually improve yourself through education, and take an active interest in bringing ideas to improve community, growth, and development in the gym. We are a small, close knit team and this person must exemplify the core values of our culture through their daily work to make sure that we are all rowing the boat in the same direction. You should be transparent in what you want and how you feel and you can expect to receive the same from us in return. 

Values Alignment - You Must Believe That:

• Our core values matter and drive how we operate and conduct ourselves everyday
• Learning is a lifelong pursuit – must be a personal and professional development junkie
• Want to make a significant impact on this industry
• People matter – developing career paths is critical to our mission 
   

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

At ROI Strength, we’re not just another gym. We’re a tight-knit community where clients feel at home, trainers grow their careers, and everyone leaves stronger than yesterday. We’re looking for a coach who is passionate about helping people live healthier, fuller lives - and who’s ready to contribute to our team-first culture.
 

Your Responsibilities (including but not limited to)

Coaching & Client Service

• Lead high-quality personal training sessions (1:1 and 2:1).
• Perform fitness calls and assessments, determine exercise prescriptions, and design personalized programs for a diverse population (with programming guidance provided).
• Teach, coach, and cue exercises effectively - progressing or regressing as needed to ensure client success and safety.
• Build strong, supportive relationships with clients to foster accountability and long-term retention.

Programming & Administrative

• Design clients’ programs using Google Sheets and Google Drive
• Manage client packages, billing, and scheduling in our management system Kilo
• Maintain accurate records of client sessions, progress, and communications.
• Handle member questions and support day-to-day operations of the gym.

Sales, Marketing & Growth

• Actively engage in marketing, networking, and promotional activities to grow your client roster.
• Welcome and connect with walk-ins and prospective members, clearly communicating membership options and the ROI Strength difference.
• Support lead/referral generation through positive community engagement.
• Engage current clients for Google Reviews

Community & Culture

• Help maintain a clean, organized, and inviting gym environment (including amenities and client spaces).
• Participate in gym events like happy hours, workshops, and community gatherings.
• Model ROI Strength’s core values in all interactions with clients and team members.
• Contribute to a positive team culture by sharing updates, collaborating, and communicating effectively with staff.

Professional Development

• Attend and actively participate in mandatory individual and team meetings.
• Take part in continuing education, mentorship, and career development opportunities provided by ROI Strength.
• Stay current on best practices in health, fitness, and coaching.

Skills and Qualifications

• Current CPT, CSCS, or CFSC certification (required).
• Current CPR/AED certification (required).
• Minimum 1 year of experience coaching fitness clients (personal training or group setting).
• Strong knowledge of exercise technique, progressions/regressions, and safe training for diverse populations -  especially adults 40–60.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to clearly explain exercise concepts, provide constructive feedback, and engage with clients and teammates.
• Customer-first mindset with the ability to build relationships and foster long-term retention.
• Professionalism in all aspects: punctual, reliable, detail-oriented, and accountable for results.
• Tech-savvy and comfortable using Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Gmail) and client management software (Kilo).
• Flexible schedule (including weekends) and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced, “start-up” style environment.
• Team player who contributes positively to workplace culture and embodies ROI Strength’s core values.
• Growth mindset: eager to learn, open to feedback, and committed to continuing education.