In-Home Personal Trainer w/ 2yrs+ experience (required)

We’re a top-rated, in-demand personal training company (4.9 stars on Thumbtack), specializing in premium in-home and private gym sessions across the Bay Area. Our business is thriving with a strong referral network, consistent client pipeline, and a reputation for delivering elite-level results in a supportive and professional setting.

We are now expanding our team and looking for a top-tier personal trainer who is polished, experienced, and passionate about health, performance, and client care.

Overview:

Elite Fitness is a results-driven private personal training group looking for a hardworking, self-motivated trainer who holds themselves and their clients to a high standard. This is not a hand-holding environment. We want someone who shows up with energy, takes ownership, and gets results. This is a hands-on role that blends personal training with administrative work. You'll start by learning our systems and processes, then train directly under our head trainer before taking on clients. This role is built for someone who welcomes feedback, learns fast, and doesn't take constructive criticism personally. You'll be mentored directly by our lead trainer with the expectation of showing up ready to grow, bringing a no excuses mindset, staying open to being coached, and trusting the process.If you thrive on accountability, love the grind, and are passionate about fitness, we want to hear from you.

Work Environment:

• Starting: Part time at 10 to 20 hours weekly
• Optional: evolve into 20 plus hours weekly.
• Flexible Hours.
• Private training setting, either at the Elite Gym or at the client's home setup.

Training Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality, personalized one-on-one training sessions.
• Design and manage individualized client training programs.
• Monitor client progress and adjust programs as needed.
• Track and update client programs using Trainerize (Personal Training Application Platform).
• Provide guidance on nutrition and lifestyle habits to support client goals.
• Motivate and retain clients long-term through strong relationship building.
• Maintain gym equipment and cleanliness.
• Manage client communications and scheduling.
• Uphold Elite Fitness Training's standard of excellence in every session.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Record and maintain accurate attendance logs for trainers and clients.
• Respond promptly and professionally to incoming inquiries via Thumbtack and other platforms.
• Assist with onboarding new clients including intake forms and scheduling.
• Support day-to-day operations with general administrative tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Certified Personal Trainer.
• First Aid certification.
• 2-5 years of personal training experience.
• Sales background: ability to sell and close personal training packages.
• Has thick skin, a no-excuses mindset, and the drive to get results for themselves and every client they work with.
• Coachable — takes feedback seriously and acts on it to get better/improve.
• Go getter.
• Willing to do grind work (gym and equipment maintenance and cleanup).
• Knows how to do program design for client training plans.
• Ability to work independently without micromanagement.
• Has diverse knowledge of nutrition and exercise.
• Reliable transportation / punctuality.
• Drivers License and personal vehicle.
• Works out and believes in living a healthy and fit life themselves.
• Client onboarding from scratch and ability to motivate and retain clients long-term, not just onboard them.
• Experience conducting fitness assessments and goal-setting consultations.

Preferred:

• Bachelors in Kinesiology or related field.
• Experience working at big box or commercial gyms.
• Proficient in Slack, Google Calendar, and Trainerize.
• Experience with invoicing and contracts.

What to Expect

• You'll begin by learning our administrative systems and client processes.
• From there you'll shadow and train directly under Josh, Elite Fitness Training's lead trainer.
• As you grow into the role, you'll begin taking on your own clients under the Elite Fitness Training system.

We don't want someone punching the clock. We want a trainer who's hungry, coachable, and genuinely invested in the people they work with. If that's you, apply.

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Opportunities for advancement
• Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

• Why do you think you would be a good fit for the role?

Experience:

• Personal training: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Personal Trainer (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Campbell, CA 95008 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Campbell, CA 95008