Certified Personal Trainer

VASA FITNESS • Joliet, IL

7d • $15 - $76

About The Position

At VASA Fitness, Personal Trainers help clients on their fitness journeys by designing and adapting training programs, providing coaching, and motivating clients with energy and care. Trainers lead one-on-one, semi-private, and small-group training sessions, using effective strength and conditioning programs to help members build confidence, strength, and consistency. The role focuses on creating meaningful connections through safe, fun, results-driven workouts and supporting an inclusive fitness community.

The position offers a base rate of $15.00 per hour plus session pay, with average compensation of 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 earnings by adding certifications, hours, and clients.

All employees receive two complimentary gym memberships, one for themselves and one to share, as well as discounted personal training sessions. Employees may participate in 401(k) options and the Employee Assistance Program, which includes therapy, financial advising, legal advice, and more. 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; all experience levels are welcome.

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, provide fitness coaching, and motivate clients.
• Lead one-on-one, semi-private, and small-group training sessions.

Benefits

• Two complimentary gym memberships for employees, including one to share.
• Discounted personal training sessions.
• 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.
• Quarterly pay reviews and opportunities to increase compensation through additional certifications, hours, and clients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time