Personal Trainer

Anytime Fitness•Chicago, IL

12d

About The Position

Anytime Fitness is seeking qualified Personal Trainers to deliver safe, effective, and engaging workout experiences. Trainers create and conduct exercise programs for a wide variety of participants and help clients make incremental lifestyle changes that support sustainable, long-term results. The role includes individual, small-group, group, and virtual training, as well as fitness consultations. Trainers motivate and educate members, build relationships, and support their fitness goals both inside and outside the gym. Compensation consists of a base hourly rate plus training commissions based on client roster, session delivery, and package sales. The listed compensation range is $19.00–$22.00 per hour, described as realistic early earnings; coaches may earn more as they build client relationships and deliver results. The role may involve working at neighboring branches, with details discussed during the interview. The position is with an independently owned and operated franchised Anytime Fitness studio, which makes its own hiring, compensation, benefits, and employment decisions.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of physiology, exercise technique, and body mechanics.
Must obtain 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 at all fitness levels.
Ability to manage time and schedules.

Responsibilities

Deliver pre-designed workouts to groups of four or more members.
Design and implement individualized workouts for members.
Energize and motivate members during sessions.
Build fitness attendance and retain current members.
Ensure participant safety, including monitoring heart rate and exercise technique.
Offer exercise options and challenges for varying skill levels.
Attend weekly or monthly fitness staff meetings and required educational presentations.
Handle member concerns when applicable.
Support sales and marketing for 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.