Personal Trainer / Strength Coach

Part-Time with Growth to Full-Time

Active Life Fitness | Garwood, NJ
$20–$30 per hour Performance Bonuses

This isn't just another personal training job.

It's an opportunity to become an exceptional coach.

At Active Life Fitness, we specialize in helping adults over 40 lose weight, build strength, move better, and maintain their independence as they age.

Our tagline says it all:

Feel Younger. Age Better.

Our mission is simple:

To empower adults to live healthier, happier, and more active lives. We believe great coaches change lives—and that's why we exist.

We aren't a big-box gym.

We aren't a bootcamp.

We aren't a trend-driven studio chasing the latest social media workout.

We are a coaching organization built on relationships, professionalism, education, and continuous improvement.

We're looking for someone who wants to master the art and science of coaching and become part of a team that's making a real difference in people's lives every day.

If you're looking for a place to simply run workouts and collect a paycheck, we're probably not the right fit.

If you're looking for a place where you'll be challenged, mentored, and become the best coach you can be, keep reading.

Your Role

As a coach at Active Life Fitness, you'll help adults regain confidence in what their bodies can do.

You'll:

• Coach small-group and private personal training sessions
• Deliver safe, structured strength training programs
• Build genuine relationships with members
• Motivate, encourage, and hold clients accountable
• Track progress and celebrate member successes
• Maintain a high-energy, professional coaching environment
• Collaborate with the coaching team
• Participate in ongoing education and staff development

This is a coaching position—not a sales position.

You won't be expected to sell memberships or wander the gym floor looking for prospects.

Your job is to coach.

We Invest in Our Coaches

We'll teach you our coaching systems, programming philosophy, progressions, regressions, cueing, and member experience.

What we can't teach is professionalism, enthusiasm, humility, and a genuine desire to help people.

If you bring those qualities, we'll help you become an outstanding coach.

Our Core Values (Non-Negotiable)

1. Be a Pro

• You show up prepared.
• You keep your word.
• You take ownership.
• You represent yourself and our company professionally.

2. Better Than Yesterday

• You're coachable.
• You welcome feedback.
• You study your craft.
• You believe learning never stops.

3. Team First

• No egos.
• No drama.
• No "my clients."
• We coach as one team using one coaching system.

4. Have Fun

• Energy is contagious.
• Smiles matter.
• People should leave every workout feeling better than when they walked in.

You'll Thrive Here If You...

• Love helping people succeed
• Bring positive energy into every coaching session
• Enjoy working with adults over 40
• Value relationships as much as exercise programming
• Welcome constructive feedback
• Take pride in your professionalism
• Want to become a better coach every year

Qualifications

• Personal Training Certification or related college degree (required)
• CPR/AED Certification (required)
• Experience preferred, but not required
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong work ethic
• Positive attitude
• A genuine passion for helping adults improve their health

What You'll Gain

• Competitive pay ($20–$30/hour based on experience and contribution)
• Performance bonuses
• Company-paid continuing education and mentorship
• A proven coaching system
• A loyal, appreciative adult clientele
• A positive, professional team culture
• Career advancement opportunities
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in people's lives every day

How to Apply

Please submit:

• Your resume
• Three professional references
• A brief cover letter answering these four questions:

1) Why do you want to coach adults over 40?

2) What are you currently doing to become a better coach?

3) Why do you believe you'd be a great fit for Active Life Fitness?

4) What does great coaching mean to you?

One Final Thought

We know there are plenty of places where you can coach.

We're looking for someone who isn't just searching for their next job—but for a place to build a career, sharpen their skills, and become part of something meaningful.

If you're looking for a career where you'll continually grow, be mentored, and make a real difference in people's lives every day, we'd love to hear from you.

• Apply today.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Continuing education credits
• Flexible schedule
• Gym membership
• Opportunities for advancement
• Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work a flexible schedule: including early morning, nights, and weekends?
• What are you hoping to learn or become better at in your next role?

Experience:

• Personal Training: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Personal training certification (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $30