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Personal Trainer - Independent Contractor (Established or Growing Client Base)

More Than Fit
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2026

About More Than Fit (MTF)

We are a coach-led strength and performance training gym serving adults and youth athletes. We’re building a premium, structured training environment with capped small-group sessions, performance development, and a strong community focus.

Opportunity

We’re looking for a serious, established independent personal trainer who wants a high-quality home base to train clients in Bucktown. This is ideal for a coach with an existing client roster who wants a clean space, strong culture, and an opportunity to grow alongside a new gym brand. That said, we would consider a trainer who may not be fully established, but brings the professionalism, character, and fit we’re looking for.

Who you are

  • You have a consistent client base and want a long-term training home
  • You coach professionally (movement quality, progressions, safe execution)
  • You’re reliable, respectful, and aligned with a premium training environment
  • You’re not looking to “rent random space”—you want to build something

What you get

  • Access to a clean, organized performance training facility
  • Strength and performance-focused equipment and training zones
  • Scheduling structure designed to support both adult and athlete training
  • Opportunity for referrals and collaboration (optional)
  • A culture built around coaching standards and client results

What we expect

  • Maintain a professional coaching standard and client experience
  • Follow facility rules, scheduling, and equipment care procedures
  • Carry your own professional liability insurance
  • No unsafe training practices; respect cap limits and space zones
  • Maintain clean-up standards after sessions

Structure / Compensation

We can structure this in one of three ways depending on your volume:

  • Hourly facility access rate
  • Monthly “time block” access (preferred for consistent trainers)
  • Revenue split on sessions conducted at MTF (case-by-case)

Details will be discussed based on your schedule, client volume, and preferred training times.

Ideal specialties (not required)

  • Strength training and body recomposition for adults
  • Sports performance / youth athlete development
  • Corrective exercise / mobility
  • Return-to-training experience (PT coordination a plus)

How to apply

Please submit:

  • A short intro about your coaching background specialty
  • Current weekly client volume (rough estimate)
  • Desired training hours (morning/midday/evening)
  • Proof of certification(s) and insurance (or willingness to obtain)
  • Instagram/portfolio (optional)

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $50.00 - $120.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Professional development assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

  • Personal training: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Certified Personal Trainer (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50 - $120

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