Fitness Coach and Personal Trainer

About the Role

The Exercise Coach is the fastest-growing, technology-driven personal training franchise in the USA specializing in safe, efficient 20-minute strength workouts as well as nutrition guidance. We have also started adding coach assisted stretching and balance tracking offerings. We work with adults of all ages—especially 40+—to improve strength, mobility, and overall health. We are changing the way clients age, promoting very healthy lifestyles and "adding life" to our clients' years!

We're hiring high-energy, positive, reliable coaches who love helping people feel stronger, more confident, more energetic, and look and feel better. In short, we want someone who enjoys working with people and making a difference in the lives of our clients! Superior customer service and delivering an outstanding client experience is the standard!

Responsibilities

• Coach 1:1, 1:2 and 1:4 strength training sessions in a private, boutique, small studio environment
• Use our adaptive-resistance, computerized, robotic fitness technology (full training provided)
• Track and explain client progress using performance data from our AI-enabled fitness technology
• Provide encouragement, accountability, and safe instruction
• Support simple nutrition and habit-building guidance
• Assist in client and prospective client calls, leads, correspondence and scheduling
• Assist in initial consultations to sell new client memberships (not commission-based)
• Maintain a clean, very welcoming studio environment

What We're Looking For

• Positive, energetic, friendly and coachable candidates
• A strong communicator who can motivate without intimidating
• An appreciation for the importance of, and commitment to, delivering outstanding customer service
• Passion for helping people, especially beginners and older adults
• Passion for fitness and empathy for working with clients of all fitness levels
• Comfortable working with technology, data and structured programs
• Personal training, assisted stretch, or coaching experience is a plus, but not required
• College degree in health sciences is a plus, but not required
• Basic computer skills required
• CPR/AED certification from a nationally recognized provider is required to train clients
• Ideal career change opportunity for former teachers, nurses, coaches, or physical therapy aides

If you want to coach with purpose, use cutting-edge technology, and be part of a growing studio that truly cares about its clients and team, we'd love to meet you!

What We Offer/Compensation

• Competitive hourly pay + bonuses (no commissions – you are paid for every hour that you work whether training clients or not, far different than most gyms)
• Paid for all scheduled hours, no Sundays, and no late nights, FT employees eligible for PTO
• $20-$25/hour based on prior work experience (Approximately $800-$1000 per week assuming 40 hours/week)
• Seeking FT as well as PT candidates able to commit to 16 to 40 hours per week, plus one Saturday per month (6 hours)
• Paid training and certification
• Free workouts for self and one significant other
• 401K retirement savings program with matching contributions
• Opportunities primarily at Oakton location but flexibility to also work at Centreville location if needed is a plus
• Predictable schedule (no late nights)
• Supportive team environment ideal for team players invested in helping clients to achieve their goals and objectives
• Meaningful work helping clients improve strength, flexibility, confidence, and quality of life

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development