Certified Personal Trainer

VASA Fitness • Magna Centennial, UT

10d • Onsite

About The Position

VASA Fitness is seeking a Certified Personal Trainer to guide clients through their fitness journeys by designing and adapting training programs, providing coaching, and motivating clients. The trainer leads one-on-one, semi-private, and small-group sessions, helping members build confidence, strength, and consistency through effective strength and conditioning programs. The role emphasizes safe, enjoyable, results-driven workouts and meaningful connections with clients.

Trainers are expected to build relationships that support new-client sales and long-term retention; deliver engaging training tailored to individual needs; conduct fitness assessments and wellness check-ins; and contribute to a welcoming, energetic, and inclusive gym atmosphere. Professionalism, punctuality, safety, cleanliness, and active participation in a supportive fitness community are also central to the role.

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 compensation 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. Employees are eligible to participate in 401(k) options and the 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 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.
• Bilingual ability is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships that lead to new-client sales and long-term retention.
• Deliver safe, effective, engaging personal training sessions tailored to each client's needs.
• Design and adapt training programs, including strength and conditioning programs.
• Lead one-on-one, semi-private, and small-group training sessions.
• Guide members through fitness assessments and wellness check-ins that 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 adherence to 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.
• 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
• Career Level: Entry Level