Personal Trainer

Uplift • Washington, DC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an on-site role for a Personal Trainer for Small Groups at Uplift Strength & Spirit. The Personal Trainer will be autonomous and responsible for coaching semi-private strength training sessions, providing insight and feedback regarding clients' progress to managers, and delivering stellar customer service. They will work closely with clients to ensure proper form and technique, while adapting exercises to individual needs and abilities. The Personal Trainer will also play a key role in promoting a positive and motivating environment for clients to reach their fitness goals.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of movement patterns and proper lifting form
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work with individuals of diverse fitness levels and backgrounds
• Strong understanding of exercise science, sports nutrition, and healthy lifestyle guidance
• Consistently punctual, organized, and detail-oriented with a strong sense of responsibility
• Maintains a warm, energetic, and positive demeanor
• Presents a polished, professional appearance in client-facing settings
• Confident communicator who enjoys building new relationships
• Quick to learn and eager to apply new skills effectively
• Certification in Personal Training (NASM, ACSM, NSCA, or ACE)
• CPR/AED required
• Current continuing education credentials

Nice To Haves

• Sales experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Coaching semi-private strength training sessions
• Providing insight and feedback regarding clients' progress to managers
• Delivering stellar customer service
• Ensuring proper form and technique
• Adapting exercises to individual needs and abilities
• Promoting a positive and motivating environment for clients to reach their fitness goals

Benefits

• Benefits for full-time employees (30 hours or more) include health insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan, paid time off, subsidized approved continuing education, charitable giving matching, paid parental, family, and medical leave
• Bonuses are awarded to employees who meet clearly defined targets
• We emphasize ongoing staff training, team lunches, and a strong sense of community and purpose

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees