Certified Personal Trainer

VASA FITNESS • Dearborn, MI

13d • $12 - $76 • Onsite

About The Position

VASA Fitness is hiring a Certified Personal Trainer for a brand-new club in Dearborn, Michigan. Training begins in September. The trainer will guide clients through their fitness journeys by designing and adapting training programs, providing fitness coaching, and motivating clients. The role includes one-on-one personal training, semi-private training, and small-group sessions, with a focus on effective strength and conditioning, safe and engaging workouts, and meaningful client relationships.

The position is suited to passionate, professional trainers who bring positivity and energy to each session and help create an inclusive, supportive fitness community. Pay is reviewed quarterly, with opportunities to increase compensation as certifications, hours, and clients are added. Compensation includes a $12.00-per-hour base plus session pay; stated average pay is 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 preferred.
• Personal training, group fitness, or coaching experience preferred but not required; candidates of all experience levels are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Build client relationships that support new client sales and long-term retention.
• Deliver safe, effective, and engaging personal training sessions tailored to each client's needs.
• Design and adapt training programs and provide fitness coaching and motivation.
• 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 execution of safety and cleaning standards.
• Contribute to a supportive fitness community where clients feel connected, encouraged, and motivated.

Benefits

• Two complimentary gym memberships, one for the employee and one to share.
• Discounted personal training sessions.
• Eligibility to participate in 401(k) options.
• Employee Assistance Program offering free therapy, financial advising, legal advice, and more.
• 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