The BEST Personal Training Job In Rockford

WARNING: This is not a typical Personal Training Job

If you want to actually change lives and love every minute of it, keep reading.

WHO WE ARE

Movement Fitness exists for one reason: to change lives.

We're a coaching-based facility in Rockford, IL, built on relationships, results, and a culture that people genuinely love being part of. Our team is small, close-knit, and fired up every single day. We coach athletes and adults, we hold each other to a high standard, and yeah — we have a lot of fun doing it.

Our eight core values aren't just words on a wall. They're how we operate every single day:

• People First
• Continual Growth
• Results-Driven Coaching
• Master the Details
• Own Your Outcomes
• We Are "WON"
• Act With Urgency
• Have Some Fun

THE ROLE: Semi-Private Personal Training Coach

You'll lead semi-private training sessions with 5–6 clients at a time, deliver individualized coaching inside a small-group environment, and build the kind of relationships that make people look forward to Monday mornings. Seriously. We want to be the best hour of our clients' day — and you're the one who makes that happen.

YOU'RE THE RIGHT PERSON IF YOU ARE...

• High-energy, positive, and genuinely love being around people
• Confident coaching all fitness levels, from first-timers to veteran athletes
• The type who notices the details most people miss
• A self-starter who doesn't need to be babysat to do great work
• Dependable and on time, every time
• Someone who builds trust fast and makes people feel seen
• A team player who thrives in a place that actually feels like a team

WHAT YOU'LL DO EVERY DAY

• Lead high-quality semi-private training sessions
• Deliver individualized coaching inside a small-group setting
• Modify workouts on the fly based on each person's needs
• Track progress and keep clients accountable to their goals
• Help clients set real goals and actually reach them
• Bring energy, positivity, and professionalism to every session
• Contribute to a culture that people rave about

REQUIREMENTS

• Personal training certification (NASM, NSCA, ACE, ISSA, or equivalent)
• Bachelor's degree required
• 2 years of personal training experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Bonus points if you have:

• Experience in strength training and functional fitness
• Knowledge of movement quality, regressions, and progressions
• Additional certifications in nutrition, mobility, or mindset coaching
• Experience with small-group or semi-private training

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE

• Competitive pay: $38,000 – $45,000 per year based on experience
• Paid Time Off
• Free gym membership
• Provided apparel
• Continuing education credits and in-services
• Mentorship and professional development
• Flexible schedule
• Relocation assistance available
• Real opportunities for advancement

This is the last gym many of our clients will ever join. We want this to be the last place YOU work too.

Movement Fitness | Rockford, IL | movementfitnessrockford.com

Pay: $38,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Continuing education credits
• Flexible schedule
• Gym membership
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person