Personal Trainer

Anytime Fitness•Alexandria, VA

About The Position

Anytime Fitness is seeking qualified Personal Trainers to deliver safe, effective, and engaging workout experiences. Trainers support clients through fitness and holistic coaching, helping them make incremental lifestyle changes and achieve sustainable, long-term results. The role includes individual, small-group, group, and virtual training, as well as fitness consultations. Trainers may work at neighboring branches; specific details will be discussed during the interview. Compensation includes a base hourly rate plus additional training commissions based on client roster, sessions delivered, and package sales. The stated compensation range is $20.00–$30.00 per hour, described as realistic early earnings, with the possibility of earning more as client relationships and results grow. This position is with an independently owned and operated franchised studio, which makes its own hiring and employment decisions.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of physiology, exercise technique, and body mechanics.
Acquire a fitness or personal trainer certification within 90 days of hire from an AF-approved education company, such as ACSM, ACE, NASM, or NSCA.
Ability to multitask and stay organized.
Positive, motivating, and effective interpersonal communication skills.
Desire and capacity to train people of all fitness levels.
Ability to manage time and schedules.

Nice To Haves

Ability to give guidance, education, and coaching to others.
Ability to encourage others to do their best.
Comfort and confidence with fitness program design and instruction.
Ability to promote and influence behavior change.
Ability to develop relationships with a variety of people.
Ability to keep clients and customers happy and engaged.
Passion for helping people become the best versions of themselves through incremental lifestyle changes.

Responsibilities

Deliver pre-designed workouts to groups of four or more members.
Program and implement individualized workouts for members.
Energize and motivate members during sessions.
Build fitness attendance and retain current members.
Keep participants safe by monitoring heart rate and exercise technique.
Offer exercise options and challenges for different skill levels.
Attend weekly or monthly fitness staff meetings and required educational presentations.
Address member concerns when applicable.
Support sales and marketing for fitness programming.
Proactively contact inactive members.
Assist with member retention efforts.
Provide exceptional member service.
Conduct fitness consultations, one-to-one training, small-group training, group training, and virtual training.