Personal Trainer/Performance Coach - Group Training

Illinois Bone and Joint Institute LLC•Highland Park, IL

12d•$25 - $35•Hybrid

About The Position

The Personal Trainer/Performance Coach is responsible for delivering high-quality private and small group training sessions to clients of all fitness levels. This role focuses on helping individuals move better, feel better, and perform better by designing customized training programs that align with their goals. The Personal Trainer must create an engaging and supportive environment while ensuring all training follows best practices in exercise science and safety. The position will initially involve approximately 10–15 hours per week, with a need for individuals interested in working 3–4 evenings per week training hockey athletes. This role may also involve working at multiple facilities (Mount Prospect and Rosemont), offering the chance to train athletes across different locations. Ideal candidates are motivated, reliable, and eager to gain hands-on experience in sports performance training, coaching, and athlete development. Founded in 1991, IBJI is the largest orthopedic group practice in Illinois. With more than 150 physicians in every orthopedic specialty, IBJI offers care for adults and children from some of the most accomplished and respected orthopedists in the country. Serving northern Illinois and northwest Indiana with over 100 locations, IBJI makes it easy to access care. Our headquarters is in Park Ridge, Illinois, a northwest suburb of Chicago. Our clinical services include advanced MRI imaging, pain management, non-surgical and surgical treatment plans, rheumatology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, wellness, and sports and sports training. Ortho Access walk-in clinics provide same day care for orthopedic injuries. Comprehensive care offered all in one place enables physicians, therapists and staff to work closely together, so that patients and families achieve better outcomes. Collaborative care is also more efficient. In many cases, IBJI services are substantially less expensive than those provided by large healthcare systems and emergency rooms. When designated by management, the employee in this role may additionally function as a Clinical Fitness Specialist operating across OrthoHealth and HPI divisions. In this hybrid capacity, the employee’s scope of work expands to include serving as a clinical rehabilitation aide and exercise technician under the guidance of the physical therapy team. Responsibilities include taking medically referred patients through specialized metabolic, weight management, and chronic disease prevention protocols, while collaborating closely within an integrated care team (physicians, physical therapists, dietitians, and nurse practitioners) to ensure a seamless care continuum.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Sports Performance, or a related field (preferred)
Nationally recognized certification (NSCA, ACSM, ACE, NASM, or equivalent)
CPR/AED certification (required)
Minimum of 1-2 years of personal training experience (or relevant internship experience)
Strong knowledge of human movement, biomechanics, and injury prevention
Ability to customize workouts for individuals with varying fitness levels and physical conditions
Passion for fitness and a commitment to helping others achieve their goals
Excellent communication and motivational skills to engage with a diverse client base
Stand or sit for extended periods of time
Ability to demonstrate exercises effectively and adapt movement patterns for client needs
Capable of working with clients of all fitness levels, including those with mobility limitations
Regularly required to stand, walk, lift, push, pull, squat, kneel, or balance
Ability to lift and move up to 75 pounds and assist clients with equipment

Responsibilities

Design and implement customized training programs for clients based on their individual needs, goals, and movement capabilities
Conduct one-on-one and small group training sessions with an emphasis on proper movement patterns, injury prevention, and long-term success
Track client progress through assessments, data collection, and ongoing program adjustments
Educate clients on proper exercise techniques, injury prevention, and general wellness strategies
Foster a welcoming and motivating training environment for all clients
Encourage consistent participation through personalized communication, motivation, and accountability strategies
Promote the core value of Community Consciousness by building relationships and ensuring clients feel supported in their fitness journey
Stay updated on the latest trends, techniques, and research in personal training, fitness, and movement science
Participate in continuing education opportunities to maintain certifications and improve coaching effectiveness
Contribute to a culture of Lifelong Learning by sharing knowledge with clients and team members
Promote personal training packages and encourage long-term client commitments
Provide goal-oriented check-ins to ensure clients see progress and remain engaged in their training plans
Support client retention by consistently delivering high-quality sessions and ensuring clients feel valued
Ensure all training adheres to evidence-based best practices for exercise selection, progression, and injury prevention
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe training environment for all clients
Modify exercises appropriately for clients with injuries or physical limitations while ensuring they continue making progress
Maintain a clean and safe work environment
Other duties as assigned
When designated by management, the employee in this role may additionally function as a Clinical Fitness Specialist operating across OrthoHealth and HPI divisions. In this hybrid capacity, the employee’s scope of work expands to include serving as a clinical rehabilitation aide and exercise technician under the guidance of the physical therapy team.
Responsibilities include taking medically referred patients through specialized metabolic, weight management, and chronic disease prevention protocols, while collaborating closely within an integrated care team (physicians, physical therapists, dietitians, and nurse practitioners) to ensure a seamless care continuum.