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Personal Trainer Job Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and motivated Personal Trainer/Fitness Consultant to join our growing professional fitness team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about exercise science, human performance, strength and conditioning, and helping clients achieve their fitness goals.

Personal Level Fitness is a private, premier personal training studio with more than 20 years of experience. We provide a professional environment where fitness professionals can build a long-term career, develop their skills, and advance within the company.

No previous personal training experience is required. We provide the training and professional development needed to help you succeed.

All clients are provided—no cold calling or selling required.

Personal Trainer Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct client fitness assessments and evaluate individual goals, needs, abilities, and limitations
• Develop safe, effective, and personalized exercise programs
• Provide one-on-one personal training and fitness coaching
• Lead clients through strength training, resistance training, cardiovascular exercise, mobility, flexibility, and functional training
• Demonstrate and monitor proper exercise technique, form, and equipment use
• Educate clients on exercise, fitness, wellness, and healthy lifestyle habits
• Track and document client progress and adjust training programs as needed
• Motivate and encourage clients while creating a positive, professional training environment
• Apply principles of exercise physiology, kinesiology, anatomy, and human movement to client programming
• Maintain a safe, clean, and professional training environment
• Participate in continuing education and professional development
• Build strong, long-term relationships with clients and contribute to overall client retention and success

Personal Trainer Requirements and Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree specifically in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, or a closely related exercise science field is required
• Strong knowledge of exercise science, human anatomy, kinesiology, exercise physiology, and fitness programming
• Personal Training certification preferred
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification required or willingness to obtain
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and coaching skills
• Positive, professional, energetic, and encouraging attitude
• Passion for fitness, health, wellness, and helping others
• Ability to work effectively with clients of different fitness levels and abilities
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to client safety
• Willingness to learn and grow professionally
• No previous personal training experience required—we provide training and mentorship

Position Details

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Upper Arlington/Columbus, Ohio

Work Setting: In person

Schedule: 8-hour shifts; no split shifts

Training Volume: Approximately 35–40 client sessions per week

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $38,000–$49,000 annually, with regular opportunities for pay increases

• Base hourly wage based on experience
• Premium pay per training session
• Quarterly performance bonuses
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Paid continuing education
• 401(k) and retirement plan
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Gym membership
• Professional development opportunities
• Advancement opportunities
• Referral program
• All clients provided
• No split shifts
• No sales or cold calling required

Why Join Personal Level Fitness?

If you're looking for more than a typical gym job, Personal Level Fitness offers the opportunity to build a professional career in personal training. We are committed to developing knowledgeable, confident fitness professionals through hands-on training, continuing education, mentorship, and opportunities for advancement.

If you bring a positive attitude, strong work ethic, passion for fitness, and a desire to continuously learn, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for an opportunity to build a rewarding career in personal training and exercise science.

Personal Level Fitness is a private personal training studio located in Columbus, Ohio. PLF is rated as the Best Personal Training Studio by Consumer Choice Awards the past several years and has been in business over 21 years. The studio's success speaks for its self training between 900 and a 1,000 sessions a month. PLF stands out by offering a highly customized, distraction-free environment centered entirely around three core pillars: Your Level Training, Your Level Nutrition, and Your Level Cardio. Unlike standard big-box gyms, it eliminates the intimidating crowd by utilizing completely private fitness suites where clients work one-on-one with dedicated coaches.