Personal Trainer

Glen Ellyn Park District • Glen Ellyn, IL

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About The Position

Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center is seeking enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and certified Personal Trainers to support its community-focused health and wellness facility. The Personal Trainer creates individualized fitness programs, delivers one-on-one training sessions, and provides motivation and accountability to members throughout their wellness journey. The role calls for professionalism, strong client relationships, and exceptional service that inspires lasting results. This is an at-will position.

Requirements

• Current nationally recognized Personal Training Certification (NASM, ACE, ACSM, ISSA, or equivalent).
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification, or ability to obtain it within 60 days of hire; training is available through GEPD.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and inspire individuals of varying fitness levels.
• Knowledge of exercise science, anatomy, physiology, and nutrition.
• Ability to remain calm and professional during difficult or emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

• Previous personal training experience.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform minor equipment troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fitness assessments and consultations to evaluate clients’ goals, health history, and current fitness levels.
• Design and implement customized workout programs tailored to individual needs and abilities.
• Lead personal training sessions with hands-on instruction, encouragement, and accountability.
• Track client progress and modify training plans as needed.
• Educate clients on exercise techniques, nutrition basics, and healthy lifestyle habits.
• Build positive client relationships through excellent customer service and professional communication.
• Provide fitness floor coverage and assist members with safe and proper equipment use.
• Assist with cleaning and maintaining fitness equipment, locker rooms, and workout areas.
• Stay current on industry trends, training methods, and continuing education opportunities.

Benefits

• Membership to Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center and Sunset Pool while actively employed.
• Four free one-time-use guest passes for GEPD facilities (Ackerman, Holes & Knolls, and Sunset Pool).
• Competitive wages and paid training.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Referral incentive: the referring employee and hired friend each receive $50 after 30 days of employment in good standing.
• Recognition incentives.
• All-season letter of recommendation for college, internships, or future career opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed