What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Trainer position at Elevate Health & Performance?
Elevate Health & Performance is a strength-forward personal training gym in Salem, Oregon, focused on helping real people get stronger, move better, and live healthier. Since 2015, our tight-knit team has helped clients transform through semi-private training, weight loss coaching, and athletic performance programming. We believe in developing people — both our clients and our coaches.
About the Role
We’re hiring a motivated and coachable Personal Trainer to join our training team. Whether you're newly certified or looking for a better home for your skills, this is a role with a clear path for growth, ongoing mentorship, and the ability to earn more as you go.
This is not a “rent-a-space” job — we provide the clients and the structure. You bring the energy, curiosity, and willingness to coach.
What You’ll Do
- Deliver personal and semi-private training (1:1 to 1:3 format) using Elevate’s programs and systems
- Shadow and train alongside experienced coaches as you onboard
- Build relationships with clients and guide them through effective, safe workouts
- Help clients feel seen, supported, and successful — every session
- Option to manage and program for your own roster of clients once established
Schedule: Monday–Friday with flexible hours based on client load (no weekends required).
What’s in It for You
- Structured Growth Path
- $15/hr during onboarding & shadowing
- $18/hr for coaching on the floor
- Up to $28–$54/hr with client management commissions
- Ongoing Development
- Learn from a supportive, tight-knit team of experienced coaches
- Grow from shadowing to coaching to full client ownership
- Perks
- One week paid time off after your first year
- Performance-based bonuses
- Opportunity for future promotion
- No sales pressure — we provide the clients
You Might Be a Fit If...
- You’re certified (or near completion) as a Personal Trainer
- You’ve spent real time training in a gym — doesn’t matter how fit you are, just that you get it
- You have 1 year of customer-facing experience (fitness or otherwise)
- You’re positive, coachable, and genuinely care about helping people
- You thrive in a team environment and value personal growth
Required Certifications
- AED/CPR
- Personal Training Certification (NASM, ACSM, ACE, NSCA, or similar)
Ready to Elevate Your Career?
- If you're passionate about fitness, committed to growth, and want to be part of a team that supports each other and levels up together, apply now.
Salary : $28 - $54