Fit For Life Sf

About Fit For Life SF

Fit For Life SF is a personal training company operating across multiple Bay Area gym locations — including The Yard and Compound— as well as in-home sessions. Our coaching philosophy is body-neutral and function-first. We don’t train people to look a certain way. We train people to live better, move well, and feel capable for decades to come.

We work with a diverse client roster — including older adults, pre and postnatal clients, athletes, and everyday movers — and we take the clinical reasoning behind our programming seriously. If you geek out on movement quality, healthspan, and longevity, you’ll fit right in here.

The Role

We’re looking for a part-time W-2 personal trainer who shares our belief that fitness is about building a body that works for your life — not about aesthetics, punishment, or chasing a number on a scale. You’ll carry your own client roster, deliver high-quality 1:1 sessions, and collaborate closely with the owner on programming when needed.

This is a hands-on, relationship-driven role. You’ll be the primary trainer for your clients, responsible for intake, programming, cueing, and ongoing communication. We want someone who brings intention and clinical thoughtfulness to every session — not someone just running clients through cookie-cutter templates.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver 1:1 personal training sessions across Bay Area gym locations and/or in-home
• Conduct new client intakes and build individualized programs grounded in function, movement quality, and long-term health
• Work with pre and postnatal clients using evidence-based, safety-first programming
• Support older adult clients with programming focused on mobility, strength, balance, and independence
• Maintain clear session notes and progress tracking
• Communicate proactively with clients between sessions as needed
• Collaborate with the owner on continuing education and furthering business

What We’re Looking For

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or a closely related field
• CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) — current and in good standing
• Demonstrated experience working with pre and postnatal clients
• Demonstrated experience working with older adults (60+)
• A body-neutral coaching philosophy — you don’t use appearance-based motivation and you’re comfortable saying so
• Strong assessment and cueing skills; you can identify and correct compensation patterns in real time
• Reliable, professional, and communicative — clients depend on you showing up

Nice to Have

• Pre/postnatal specialization certification (e.g. BIRTHFIT, Girls Gone Strong Pre/Post, or equivalent)
• Familiarity with chronic pain, or other populations that benefit from a non-judgmental coaching approach
• Experience working in a multi-location or independent training context

A Note on Philosophy Fit

This one matters to us as much as credentials. We actively avoid language that centers weight, body size, or appearance as goals. We don’t do “summer shred” programs. We don’t focus on clients' weight loss unless it benefits their health and is their goal, and even then the language is selective. We do talk about what bodies can do, how movement feels, and what’s sustainable for the long haul.

If that’s how you already train — this is your place. If it’s something you’re actively working toward, we want to hear that too.

What to Expect

• Part-time W-2 employment
• Flexible scheduling built around your availability and client demand
• Sessions across multiple Bay Area gym locations (South SF area) and in-home
• A collaborative, small-team environment — you’ll work closely with the owner
• Clients who are invested, communicative, and show up
• Pay is between $60-$80 for the training session (55 minutes) and added compensation for drive time

How to Apply

Send your resume, a brief note on your coaching philosophy, and any relevant specialization certs to support@fitforlifesf.com. We’re a small operation — applications that feel like a form letter won’t get far. Tell us who you are as a coach.

Pay: $80.00 - $100.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance
• Work Location: In person