Personal Training Lead - Cedar Rapids, IA

VASA FITNESS • Cedar Rapids, IA

7h • $55,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At VASA Fitness, we're more than a gym--we're a community built on unity, passion, love, integrity, fun, and trust. We create UPLIFTing experiences for everyone through inclusive, accessible, and on-trend fitness. VASA is a place where lives are changed through authentic connections, growth, and support--for both members and team members. We are opening a brand-new club—and we’re building the team now. Training begins in June! This is a unique opportunity to train together, grow together, and help shape the culture from day one. You’ll travel to another market for training at an established club—learning the role, building connections, and bringing that experience back to launch your new location. This is a leadership role for someone who wants to build a team, drive results, and make a measurable impact in the lives of members and trainers. The Personal Training Lead (PTL) is the manager of the club's personal training department. You'll advance the personal training business by building and developing a high-performing team, inspiring them to deliver world-class coaching, and driving both client acquisition and retention. Your leadership ensures every training session is safe, effective, and results-driven while creating an atmosphere that's friendly, fun, and inclusive. By blending mentorship with achieving monthly session targets, you'll help transform lives--both inside and outside the gym.

Requirements

• At least one NCCA-accredited Personal Training Certification required
• Current CPR/AED certification required
• Strong communication skills and background in customer service or member services
• Optimistic, self-motivated, and adaptable mindset
• Passion for fitness, gym culture, and helping people live healthier lives
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or related field preferred (or equivalent experience in strength and conditioning, wellness coaching, or fitness management)
• 3+ years of experience leading and developing high-performing teams

Responsibilities

• Advance the personal training business by building and developing a high-performing team.
• Inspire trainers to deliver world-class coaching.
• Drive client acquisition and retention.
• Ensure every training session is safe, effective, and results-driven.
• Create a friendly, fun, and inclusive atmosphere.
• Blend mentorship with achieving monthly session targets.
• Build and develop a high-performing team rooted in accountability and VASA's core values.
• Meet and exceed monthly sales goals by coaching trainers on consultations, packages, and upselling training services.
• Lead an agile team that can adapt programming to meet client needs while delivering results in strength and conditioning, wellness coaching, and fitness training.
• Increase the acquisition of new clients while improving retention of existing personal training clients.
• Create an approachable environment in and around the Personal Training Cage and across the gym floor.
• Retain clients by ensuring consistent professionalism, clean and safe training spaces, and an exceptional value-to-cost ratio.
• Support personal trainers with resources, meaningful check-ins, and growth opportunities.

Benefits

• Two complimentary gym memberships--one for you and one to share
• Discounted personal training sessions
• 401(k) options
• Employee Assistance Program -- FREE therapy, financial advising, legal advice, and more
• Paid Time Off
• Health/Dental/Vision benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Vacation Plan
• Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager