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PT Personal Trainer

The Centers, Inc.
Chicago, IL Part Time
POSTED ON 6/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/17/2026
CENTERS, LLC is a professional management firm specializing in facility, operation, and program management for higher education. CENTERS' management approach is customized for each client yet retains our uniform quality. Our firm unites site staff with a centralized administrative team, each contributing to the firm's goals and client needs. The CENTERS team is innovative, entrepreneurial, trail-blazing, and ambitious for both CENTERS and our clients. Today, CENTERS provides management services for 14 clients.

Commitment to the well-being, security, and future of our employees is a priority. View the comprehensive information about the competitive benefits package on our careers page then scroll down to CENTERS Benefits (click link to view).

  • Safely instruct client through an effective personal training session at the Recreation Center
  • Provide quality customer service to all clients and potential clients, regardless of fitness level, appearance, or otherwise
  • Ensure client safety throughout the strength and cardiovascular areas
  • Communicate effectively with the supervisor through phone, email, or in person
  • Enforce all program policies and procedures as it pertains to the personal training program
  • Enforce all building policies and procedures and assist as needed during emergencies
  • Attend all Personal Training and all-department staff meetings
  • Other duties as assigned


Minimum Requirements

  • Possess current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications
  • Possess current certification in one of the following, examples include, but not limited to ACE, NASM, ACSM, NSCA; additional NCCA-accredited certifications are often acceptable and will be reviewed for consideration
  • Leadership and supervisory abilities
  • Entrepreneurial spirit and enthusiasm
  • Excellent organizational, and written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Knowledge of standard practices in recreational sports
  • Ability to thrive in an environment that values high expectations, accountability, and balanced lifestyles


Competencies

Technical Competencies

  • Proficiency with Fitness Assessment Equipment, including but not limited to Blood Pressure, Height, Weight, Body Fat measurement with calipers, Waist to Hip Ratio, Cardiovascular Testing, Muscular Strength and Endurance Testing, and Flexibility Testing.
  • Proficient with Exercise Prescription and developing progressive workouts for clients.


Human Relations

Internal contacts include staff at all levels. External contacts include external customers and vendors. Contact involves troubleshooting, informing, exchanging information, negotiating, making recommendations, and giving information or instructions.

Work Environment

  • Office environment/fitness center environment
  • Moderate to loud noise
  • Evening or weekend work as required


Physical Demands

  • Lifting heavy equipment
  • Standing or walking for at least 50% of the work day
  • Occasional bending, stooping
  • Hearing and talking


Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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