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Fitness Specialist

Houston, TX · On-site

$15.75 - $17.75/hr

As a Full Time Fitness Specialist, you'll provide care to client employees in our Fitness Center located in Houston, TX. The scheduled hours are Monday-Friday 6:00am-2:00pm, rotating 10:00am-6:00pm ...

Orangetheory Fitness

Fitness Coach

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$25 - $55/hr

Full-Time Fitness Coach JOB OVERVIEW As an Orangetheory Fitness Coach, you will be responsible for delivering scientifically predesigned workouts per session. This position requires a strong ability ...

Orangetheory Fitness

Fitness Coach

Depew, NY · On-site

$50K - $60K/yr

What we offer our full-time Fitness Professionals: * Coaches are in the studio about 35 hours per week with great income and full benefits. * We offer a consistent schedule with options of early bird ...

City of New York

FITNESS INSTRUCTOR

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY), seeks a full-time Fitness Instructor in the Bureau of Health Services/Medical Affairs. Reporting directly to the Chief of Training and Bureau of Health ...

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Fitness Specialist

Lees Summit, MO · On-site

$17.75 - $20/hr

As a Full Time Fitness Specialist , you'll provide care to client employees in our Health Center located in Lee's Summit, MO . The scheduled hours are M/W/F, 7:00am-3:30pm, Tu/Th, 9:00am-5:30pm. We ...

City of New York

FITNESS INSTRUCTOR

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY), seeks a full-time Fitness Instructor in the Bureau of Health Services/Medical Affairs. Reporting directly to the Chief of Training and Bureau of Health ...

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How much do full time fitness jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time fitness in the United States is $23.86, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $27.64 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a full time fitness?

A full time fitness job typically involves working in the health and wellness industry for 35-40 hours per week or more. Roles may include personal trainers, fitness instructors, gym managers, or wellness coaches, and often require guiding clients through exercises, creating workout plans, and ensuring safety. These professionals may work in gyms, health clubs, studios, or corporate wellness programs. Full time positions often offer benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

What is the difference between Full Time Fitness vs Personal Trainer?

AspectFull Time FitnessPersonal Trainer
CredentialsCertifications in fitness instruction, CPR/AEDCertifications in fitness instruction, CPR/AED
Work EnvironmentGyms, fitness centers, health clubsGyms, private studios, clients' homes
Employer & Industry UsageFitness facilities, health clubs, gymsPersonal training studios, gyms, freelance

Full Time Fitness professionals typically work full-time in gyms or health clubs, focusing on group classes or general fitness programs. Personal Trainers often work one-on-one with clients, providing personalized fitness plans. While both roles require similar certifications and work in similar environments, Full Time Fitness roles usually involve broader responsibilities and team-based settings, whereas Personal Trainers focus on individualized client coaching.

What types of career advancement opportunities are available for full time fitness professionals?

Full-time fitness professionals often have several pathways for career advancement, depending on their interests and experience. Many start as personal trainers or group fitness instructors and can progress to roles such as head trainer, fitness manager, or even gym director. Some choose to specialize in areas like nutrition, rehabilitation, or specific training methodologies, which can open doors to higher-level coaching or consulting positions. Additionally, many fitness professionals pursue certifications or further education to expand their expertise and credibility, enhancing their prospects for leadership or entrepreneurial roles within the industry.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a full time fitness trainer?

To thrive as a Full-Time Fitness Trainer, you need in-depth knowledge of exercise science, nutrition, and program design, usually backed by a relevant certification such as NASM or ACE. Familiarity with fitness assessment tools, gym equipment, and health tracking software is also essential. Outstanding interpersonal skills, motivation, and the ability to adapt to client needs help trainers build rapport and inspire lasting change. These skills ensure client safety, effective goal achievement, and long-term success in a competitive wellness industry.
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Infographic showing various Full Time Fitness job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,637 per year, or $23.9 per hour.

Substitute Health Fitness Specialist - Fort Belvoir, VA

The National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS)

Fort Belvoir, VA

$20.75 - $23.25/hr

Full-time, Per diem

Medical, PTO

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Title of Position: Substitute Health Fitness Specialist

Potion Type: Substitute/As Needed

Location of Position: Fort Belvoir, Virginia

Summary

Join our team at a premier senior living community in For Belvoir, VA where you will have an opportunity to support their vibrant residents in fitness programming. The Health Fitness Specialist Substitute is called upon when the full-time fitness staff use their PTO. This position follows the direction of the Fitness Manager to assist in management of the day-to-day operations in their beautiful fitness amenities including a pool, fitness center, and group fitness space. You will have the opportunity to grow and gain experience in setting customer service standards, maintaining ACSM facility standards and guidelines, working with members, maintaining a group fitness program, and other duties as assigned. This position is per diem (as needed), so you can take the shifts that work for you.

Essential Duties

· Teaches group exercise classes onsite; provides a range of acceptable activities to meet various fitness levels of class participants; adheres to appropriate safety guidelines while keeping classes inviting, challenging, and well-attended

· Supervises fitness center and uses educational background and other relevant training to accurately and safely answer member questions related to health, fitness, and wellbeing

· Assesses health status of members, ranging from apparently healthy to high risk, to provide exercise and other wellness-related counsel/recommendations unique to each individual through exercise prescriptions, fitness assessments and other related services

· Conducts orientations according to the facility layout, membership policies/procedures, and Quality Assurance guidelines

· Establishes an ongoing positive and professional rapport with members

· Cross-trains to learn some responsibilities of other full-time staff onsite

· Partners with other staff to help clean equipment and other areas of the facility as needed

· Demonstrates work ethic, ingenuity, customer care, and attention to detail

· Maintains familiarity with and abides by the policies stated in the NIFS Employee Handbook

· Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Education, Experience & Requirements
  • Degree in a health-related field preferred or working toward degree
  • Relevant work experience and training required; experience with older adult clientele preferred
  • Ability to teach basic balance, chair exercise and muscle conditioning group fitness classes; where applicable, aquatic experience preferred
  • Current CPR/AED/First Aid certification required
  • ACSM and other Industry Certifications acknowledged
  • May, at any time, be required to submit to and successfully pass a thorough background check and/or drug screen