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Certified Personal Trainer

LA Fitness
Chicago, IL Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 6/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/19/2026

Personal Trainer – LA Fitness Pershing

Location: Chicago, IL

Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time

Compensation: Hourly Commission

About the Role

LA Fitness Pershing is hiring motivated, certified Personal Trainers to join our team. You will work directly with members to design individualized fitness programs, drive results, and build lasting client relationships in a high-energy club environment. This is a commission-based role with strong earning potential — the more clients you build, the more you earn.

Responsibilities

- Conduct fitness assessments and develop personalized training programs

- Actively prospect and convert new personal training clients on the floor

- Meet personal training session and revenue goals

- Maintain a clean, safe, and motivating training environment

- Provide exceptional member experience and consistent client follow-up

- Collaborate with club management and the Personal Training Director

Requirements

- Nationally accredited personal training certification is required

- Accepted certifications: NASM, ACE, ISSA, ACSM, or NSCA

- Current CPR/AED certification

- Proven ability to build and retain a client base

- Strong communication and motivational skills

- Reliable, professional, and punctual

- Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

What We Offer

- Competitive hourly base pay plus commission

- Complimentary club membership

- Access to a large, established member base

- Supportive management and ongoing development

- Growth opportunities within LA Fitness

How to Apply

Apply directly through Indeed or submit your resume and certification documentation to the club. Qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.

LA Fitness is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All certifications subject to verification.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $23.00 - $39.70 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $40

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