Certified Personal Trainer
The Certified Personal Trainer at Confidential Client delivers personalized fitness and nutrition programs through one-on-one client sessions, focusing on motivation, education, and client-specific goals. This full-time, entry-level role includes comprehensive training and offers extensive benefits, professional growth opportunities, and a supportive team culture dedicated to specialized fitness and wellness services.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare & Nursing.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is hiring entry-level Certified Personal Trainers to deliver one-on-one, client-focused fitness and wellness programs. This role includes a 5-week training program and a full schedule of clients once training is complete.
- Conduct individualized one-on-one training sessions based on client goals, fitness level, and preferences
- Design and implement personalized fitness programs and progression plans
- Teach and reinforce proper exercise technique, safety, and effective use of equipment
- Provide motivation, coaching, and progress tracking to keep clients engaged
- Offer basic nutrition and lifestyle guidance consistent with program scope
- Participate in ongoing training and continuing education with the team
- Maintain a clean, professional, and safe training environment
What We Offer
- Starting salary: $45,000 - $50,000 per year
- Growth potential: many full-time team members with 4+ years’ service earn over $70,000 plus benefits
- 5-week Personal Fitness Trainer Instructor training program (paid)
- Health insurance and health savings account options
- Paid time off, holidays, and retirement plan with employer match
- Donation matching, discretionary bonuses, and wellness resources
- Professional development assistance and continuing education credits
- Full-time client schedule after program completion
Minimum Qualifications
- Passion for fitness and a desire to make a positive difference in clients’ lives
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to motivate and build rapport with diverse clients
- Organized, punctual, and professional work ethic
- Willingness to learn and grow as part of a team
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Nutrition, or related field (preferred)
- Certified Personal Trainer from a nationally recognized body (NASM, ACE, ACSM, ISSA, etc.)
- Previous personal training experience, ideally with active-aging clients
- Solid understanding of anatomy, exercise physiology, and nutrition fundamentals
Location & Schedule
- Work location: In person — University Park, PA
- Employment type: Full time
- Training: Five-week instructor program at the start of employment
- Candidates must be able to reliably commute to the University Park location
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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