Certified Personal Trainer

VASA FITNESS • Omaha, NE

20d • $15 - $76

About The Position

At VASA Fitness, personal trainers help create inclusive, accessible, and engaging fitness experiences and build authentic connections with members. The role guides clients through their fitness journeys by designing and adapting training programs, providing coaching, and motivating them with energy and care. Trainers lead one-on-one, semi-private, and small-group sessions, helping members build confidence, strength, and consistency through strength and conditioning programs. Training should be safe, enjoyable, results-driven, and tailored to clients’ needs.

The position also contributes to an energetic, welcoming, and inclusive gym environment, supports member relationships and retention, and upholds professional, safety, and cleaning standards. Compensation includes a $15.00 hourly base plus session pay, with average compensation stated as approximately $20.00 per hour. Session pay ranges from $27 to $76 per hour depending on group size, certifications, and experience; pay is reviewed quarterly, with opportunities to increase compensation as certifications, hours, and clients are added.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or Kinesiology, or an NCCA-accredited personal training certification.
• CPR/AED certification, or willingness to obtain it within 30 days.
• Excellent communication skills and a caring, optimistic approach.
• Passion for health, wellness, exercise science, strength and conditioning, and fitness training.

Nice To Haves

• Fitness sales experience is preferred.
• Personal training, group fitness, or coaching experience is preferred but not required; all experience levels are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Design and adapt training programs for clients.
• Provide fitness coaching and motivate clients.
• Lead one-on-one personal training, semi-private training, and small-group sessions.
• Build relationships that lead to new client sales and long-term retention.
• Deliver safe, effective, and engaging training sessions tailored to each client's needs.
• Guide members through fitness assessments and wellness check-ins to encourage ongoing training.
• Create a welcoming, energetic, and inclusive atmosphere in and around the training floor and gym.
• Demonstrate professionalism through appearance, punctuality, and consistent execution of safety and cleaning standards.
• Contribute to a supportive fitness community where clients feel connected, encouraged, and motivated.

Benefits

• Two complimentary gym memberships for employees, including one to share.
• Discounted personal training sessions.
• Eligibility to participate in 401(k) options.
• Employee Assistance Program offering therapy, financial advising, legal advice, and more.
• For employees working 30 or more hours per week: paid time off, medical, dental, and vision benefits, and paid parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time