Certified Personal Trainer

VASA Fitness • Joliet, IL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

At VASA Fitness, Personal Trainers guide 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, helping members build confidence, strength, and consistency through strength and conditioning programs. The role focuses on building meaningful connections and delivering safe, enjoyable, and results-driven workouts in an inclusive gym community.

Trainers are expected to build client relationships that support new sales and long-term retention, tailor sessions to client needs, and guide members through fitness assessments and wellness check-ins. They also contribute to a welcoming gym atmosphere and uphold professional appearance, punctuality, safety, and cleaning standards.

Compensation is reviewed quarterly, with opportunities to increase based on certifications, hours, and clients. Pay includes a $15.00-per-hour base plus session pay, with average pay described 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 approach.
• Passion for health, wellness, exercise science, strength and conditioning, and fitness training.

Nice To Haves

• Fitness sales experience.
• Personal training, group fitness, or coaching experience; all experience levels are welcome.

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, engaging personal training sessions tailored to each client.
• 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 the training area 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.
• 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