Certified Personal Trainer

VASA FITNESS • Lafayette, IN

18d • $12 - $76

About The Position

At VASA Fitness, the Certified Personal Trainer helps members achieve their fitness goals through coaching, program design, and supportive relationships. The trainer designs and adapts strength and conditioning programs and leads one-on-one personal training, semi-private training, and small-group sessions. They provide safe, engaging, and results-driven workouts tailored to each client's needs, helping members build confidence, strength, and consistency.

The role also involves fitness assessments, wellness check-ins, client relationship-building, and contributing to a welcoming, inclusive, and energetic gym environment. Trainers are expected to demonstrate professionalism, punctuality, and consistent adherence to safety and cleaning standards.

Pay is reviewed quarterly, with opportunities to increase compensation based on certifications, hours, and clients. Compensation includes a $12.00-per-hour base plus session pay, with average pay stated as approximately $18.00 per hour. Session pay ranges from $27 to $76 per hour depending on group size, certifications, and experience. Employees receive two complimentary gym memberships and discounted personal training sessions. All employees may participate in 401(k) options and an Employee Assistance Program. Employees working 30 or more hours per week are eligible for paid time off, medical, dental, and vision benefits, and paid parental leave.

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 preferred.
• Personal training, group fitness, or coaching experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Design and adapt training programs for clients.
• Provide fitness coaching and motivate clients.
• Lead one-on-one, semi-private, and small-group training sessions.
• Deliver safe, effective, engaging training tailored to each client's needs.
• Guide members through fitness assessments and wellness check-ins.
• Build client relationships that support new client sales and long-term retention.
• Create a welcoming, energetic, and inclusive atmosphere in the training area 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 per employee, including one to share.
• Discounted personal training sessions.
• Eligibility to participate in 401(k) options.
• Employee Assistance Program, including therapy, financial advising, and legal advice.
• Paid time off for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
• Paid parental leave for employees working 30 or more hours per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time