Certified Personal Trainer

VASA Fitness • Chandler, AZ

13d • Onsite

About The Position

At VASA Fitness, a Certified Personal Trainer helps members make progress on their fitness journeys through coaching, motivation, and meaningful connections. The trainer designs and adapts fitness programs and leads one-on-one personal training, semi-private training, and small-group sessions. Training focuses on safe, effective strength and conditioning workouts that help clients build confidence, strength, and consistency.

The role also involves fitness assessments and wellness check-ins, developing relationships that support new client sales and long-term retention, and contributing to a welcoming, energetic, inclusive gym environment. Trainers are expected to maintain professionalism, punctuality, and consistent safety and cleaning standards.

Compensation is reviewed quarterly, with opportunities to increase pay based on certifications, hours, and clients. The stated base rate is $15.15 per hour plus session pay, with average pay of approximately $20 per hour. Session pay is $27–$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.
• A caring, optimistic, positive, energetic, and professional 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 with energy and care.
• Lead one-on-one personal training, semi-private training, and small-group sessions.
• Deliver safe, effective, engaging workouts 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 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.
• 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