Certified Personal Trainer

VASA Fitness • Waukegan, IL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

VASA Fitness is hiring Personal Trainers for a brand-new club in Waukegan, Illinois. Training begins in November. The role focuses on guiding clients through their fitness journeys by designing and adapting training programs, providing fitness coaching, and motivating clients. Trainers lead one-on-one personal training, semi-private training, and small-group sessions, using strength and conditioning programs to help members build confidence, strength, and consistency. The position emphasizes meaningful client connections and safe, enjoyable, results-driven workouts in an inclusive, welcoming fitness community.

Compensation is reviewed quarterly, with opportunities to increase pay based on certifications, hours, and clients. Compensation includes a $15.00 hourly base plus session pay, with average pay stated as approximately $20.00 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. Employees are eligible to participate in 401(k) options and an Employee Assistance Program. Employees working 30 or more hours per week receive 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.
• A caring, optimistic, positive, energetic, and professional 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

• Build relationships that lead to new client sales and long-term retention.
• Deliver safe, effective, and engaging personal training sessions tailored to each client's needs.
• Guide members through fitness assessments and wellness check-ins that encourage ongoing training.
• Create a welcoming, energetic, and inclusive atmosphere on and around the training floor and in the 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.
• Design and adapt training programs and provide fitness coaching.
• Lead one-on-one, semi-private, and small-group training sessions.

Benefits

• Two complimentary gym memberships, 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