Personal Trainer | Fitness Together | Fairfax, Va

Fitness Together® Fairfax has been in business since 2009 providing an exceptional client experience for those people looking to lead a healthy lifestyle through proper exercise and nutrition. Fitness Together is not your typical gym. Our team works closely together to make a difference in the lives of those around them by taking a holistic, prescriptive approach that incorporates resistance training, cardiovascular training, nutritional guidance, and genuine care. This personalized, premium, one on one environment empowers clients to take back their health, so they can have the energy to live well and do what they love.

We are currently taking applications for part-time positions that are looking to make a career out of personal training and want to grow in both their education and their profession. This position has the potential for growth into a full time position with the ability for upward movement into lead roles, management, or ownership.

As a Fitness Together® Personal Trainer, you will...

• Create unique, memorable and personal experiences for clients that make Fitness Together® customers clients for life
• Design safe and effective fitness programs, accommodating the unique needs and goals of each Fitness Together® client, including adapting programs when clients travel or participate in their sessions virtually
• Foster a culture of teamwork and collaboration to meet the needs of those around you
• Bring a positive attitude and show regular appreciation to clients and team members every day
• Express patience, determination, and genuine care to hold clients accountable to reaching their goals
• Constantly look for ways to improve your skills to grow as an expert in your field
• Interact with clients and team members without judgment, and express empathy for those around you
• Always maintain a space of cleanliness and ensure a safe and accident-free environment
• Represent yourself professionally through your appearance, language, and behavior
• Conduct both in-studio and Live, 1-on-1 Virtual Personal Training sessions with clients
• Educate and empower clients with a clear understanding of their fitness program, so that they are motivated to stay committed to their plan outside the studio

Position Requirements

• Excellent verbal communication and listening skills
• Ability to collaborate and thrive in a team environment
• Adhere to all safety and sanitation protocols for the studio
• National Certification required (NASM or ACSM)
• Ability to adapt quickly to each client’s individual needs
• CPR/AED and First Aid Certification
• Extensive understanding of injury prevention/management
• Must have the emotional stamina to be “at your best” with each client
• Experience & success working with special populations
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or related field preferred
• One year of personal training and program design experience
• Ability to motivate and coach clients, in order to ensure continuous commitment

Compensation and Benefits

• Employee stipend for certifications
• Paid Time Off
• Quarterly incentives based on key performance indicators
• Personal Trainers make from $20-30/hour
• No direct sales or marketing
• Team building events
• Paid CEC's through NASM and other nationally accredited organizations
• Semi-annual and annual bonus structure
• Personal Trainers are employees, not independent contractors
• Health Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan

Fitness Together is not your typical gym, it’s a personalized, premium, one on one wellness solution. Our Personal Trainers create a welcoming environment in our 11 training suites, where clients are empowered to take back their health so they can have the energy to do what they love.

Fitness Together Dana Point is looking for Personal Trainers to join our team of highly educated and motivated fitness professionals. Voted "Best Gym" in Dana Point 9 out of the last 10 years, we need positive people who genuinely care and are passionate about making a difference in the lives of those around them. Fitness Together Personal Trainers take pride in their work by providing an exceptional client experience that leaves a lasting impact. They empower commitment by holding clients accountable to their goals and constantly go above and beyond to encourage progress over perfection.

Why Work Here?

"Team atmosphere, great benefits, consistent schedule, genuine care, great learning opportunity, and amazing clients to work with (provided by us - no sales required!)

Benefits

• No direct sales or marketing
• Paid continuing education
• Bonuses and incentives based on team key performance indicators
• 1 Week Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays
• Salary Personal Trainers at Fitness Together make $40K to $50K annually
• Personal Trainers are employees, not independent contractors
• No Split Shifts (unless offering to pick up a team member's shift)
• CFSC (Certified Functional Strength Coach) Certification Paid for by Company

Responsibilities

• Design safe and effective programs, accommodating the unique needs/goals of clients
• Foster a culture of teamwork and collaboration
• Represent yourself professionally through your appearance, language and behavior
• Constantly look for ways to improve your skills to grow as an expert in your field
• Educate and empower clients, so that they are motivated to stay committed to their plan
• Express patience, determination, and genuine care to hold clients accountable to reaching their goals
• Bring a positive attitude and show regular appreciation every day
• Interact with clients and team members without judgement, and express empathy
• Always maintain a space of cleanliness and ensure a safe and accident-free environment
• Create unique, memorable and personal experiences for clients that make Fitness Together® customers clients for life

Qualifications

• A cover letter is strongly recommended to be considered for the position.
• Ability to adapt quickly to each client’s individual needs
• One year of personal training and program design experience
• Understanding of FMS (Functional Movement Systems) a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or related field preferred but not required
• Must have the emotional stamina to be “at your best” with each client
• Excellent verbal communication and listening skills
• CPR/AED and First Aid Certification
• Ability to collaborate and thrive in a team environment
• Understanding of injury prevention/management preferred
• Ability to motivate and coach clients, in order to ensure continuous commitment
• Online CFSC Certification completed within 1st three months of employment (paid for by company)

©2023 Fitness Together Franchise, LLC (“FTF”). Each Fitness Together® studio is independently owned and operated. Franchise owners are solely responsible for all employment decisions and matters regarding their independently owned and operated studios. All individuals hired by franchise owners’ studios are their employees, not those of FTF. Fitness Together® + design are registered trademarks owned by FTF.