Certified Personal Trainer

VASA Fitness • Northbrook, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At VASA Fitness, Personal Trainers help members pursue their fitness goals through supportive, inclusive, and results-driven coaching. Trainers design and adapt training programs, provide fitness coaching, and motivate clients with energy and care. They lead one-on-one personal training, semi-private training, and small-group sessions, helping members build confidence, strength, and consistency through strength and conditioning programs. The role emphasizes safe, engaging workouts and meaningful connections with clients.

The position also involves building relationships that support new client sales and long-term retention, guiding members through fitness assessments and wellness check-ins, and contributing to a welcoming, energetic, and inclusive gym environment. Trainers are expected to demonstrate professionalism, punctuality, and consistent adherence to safety and cleaning standards.

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 to meet clients’ needs.
• Provide fitness coaching and motivate clients.
• Lead one-on-one personal training, semi-private training, and small-group sessions.
• Deliver safe, effective, and engaging training tailored to each client’s unique needs.
• Guide members through fitness assessments and wellness check-ins.
• Build relationships that lead to new client sales and long-term retention.
• 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, including one to share.
• Discounted personal training sessions.
• Eligible 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.
• Quarterly pay reviews with opportunities to increase pay as certifications, hours, and clients increase.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level