What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Trainer position at AXIS Personal Trainers?
About AXIS
AXIS is a one-on-one personal training facility built on dedication, commitment, and a genuine love for helping people. For 30 years, we have been committed to delivering exceptional coaching, meaningful relationships, and an experience that exceeds expectations for every client who walks through our doors.
We serve clients of all ages, abilities, and fitness backgrounds. Our trainers combine evidence-based training principles with critical thinking, coaching expertise, and individualized programming to help each client achieve meaningful results. We believe that great coaching goes beyond exercise selection, it requires understanding the person in front of you, building trust, and delivering an experience that keeps clients engaged for years.
At AXIS, we are passionate about continuous professional development. We invest heavily in our team through comprehensive onboarding, mentorship, continuing education, and access to world-renowned presenters such as Martin Rooney, Ben Greenfield, Mike Boyle, and John Wolf, just to name a few.
Our goal is to provide trainers with the tools, support, and opportunities necessary to build a successful long-term career while continuing to grow both professionally and personally.
Why Trainers Choose AXIS
We understand that our trainers are our greatest asset.
- Collaborate with a team of over 20 experienced trainers, each with unique backgrounds and specialties.
- Learn through mentorship, continuing education, and ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Build a long-term career in an environment designed to support growth and success.
- Join a team with exceptional employee retention, with 85% of trainers remaining with AXIS for 5–15 years.
- Access benefits including medical and dental insurance, paid time off, 401(k) matching, and professional development assistance.
What We're Looking For
We are seeking trainers who are passionate about helping others, committed to lifelong learning, and dedicated to delivering an exceptional client experience.
Qualifications & Characteristics
- At least one year of professional one-on-one personal training experience
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to assess movement, identify limitations, and adapt programs appropriately
- Excellent organizational skills and meticulous calendar management
- Professionalism, punctuality, and reliability
- Strong work ethic, accountability, and follow-through
- Ability to thrive when challenged and embrace feedback
- A growth mindset and commitment to continual learning
- Team-oriented attitude and willingness to collaborate with colleagues
- Positive energy, a good sense of humor, and genuine enthusiasm for helping others
- Passion for health, fitness, and personal development
What Success Looks Like at AXIS
Successful trainers at AXIS:
- Build meaningful, long-term client relationships based on trust and consistency
- Successfully maintain a recurring client schedule through exceptional coaching, professionalism, communication, and relationship-building
- Deliver a personalized, concierge-level experience during every interaction
- Demonstrate sound coaching judgment, including appropriate exercise progressions and regressions
- Take ownership of client communication, scheduling, and follow-up
- Create individualized programs based on each client's goals, needs, and abilities
- Create an experience that encourages long-term client retention and organic referrals
- Contribute positively to team culture and support fellow trainers
- Pursue continual growth through mentorship, education, and self-development
- Consistently uphold AXIS standards of professionalism, service, and client care
We believe great trainers are never finished learning. Curiosity, humility, coachability, and a commitment to continuous improvement are qualities we value highly.