Personal Trainer

The Personal Trainer is responsible for delivering high-quality one-on-one strength training sessions to adults over 40 in a private, appointment-based training environment.

This role focuses on teaching safe and effective strength training, building long-term client relationships, and helping clients improve strength, mobility, confidence, and overall quality of life.

• Conduct 50-minute one-on-one personal training sessions

• Guide new clients through The Gym Venice onboarding process, including movement assessments and foundational strength training instruction

• Teach and coach fundamental movement patterns including squatting, hinging, pushing, pulling, carrying, and core stabilization

• Modify exercises appropriately based on injury history, mobility limitations, and individual ability

• Track client progress and communicate program updates

• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional training environment

• Deliver an exceptional client experience that encourages long-term retention

• Participate in team meetings, continuing education, and internal training systems

• Current nationally recognized personal training certification (ISSA, NASM, ACE, ACSM, NSCA, or equivalent)

• CPR/AED certification

• Strong understanding of strength training principles and exercise technique

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Professional appearance and demeanor

• Reliable, punctual, and highly accountable

• Ability to build trust with clients of varying fitness levels

• Experience coaching adults over 40

• Degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or related field

• Functional Aging Specialist, Corrective Exercise, or similar advanced certifications

• Experience working with clients recovering from injury or managing chronic conditions

• Earn $50–$60 per session based on experience and qualifications

• Additional performance-based bonus opportunities

• Gym 101 conversion bonuses for successfully onboarding new long-term clients

• Consistent client flow provided by The Gym Venice — no cold calling, floor shifts, or prospecting required

• Flexible scheduling with the ability to build a full book of business

• Ongoing mentorship and professional development

• Work alongside a team focused on coaching excellence rather than sales quotas

• Private appointment-based facility with a professional training environment

• Access to established systems, programming frameworks, and client acquisition processes

• Opportunity for advancement as The Gym Venice continues to grow

Many trainers spend years chasing clients, working split shifts, managing inconsistent schedules, and relying on commissions to make a living.

At The Gym Venice, our goal is different.

We invest heavily in marketing, reputation, and client acquisition so our coaches can focus on what they do best: coaching.

Our trainers work with motivated adults who value professional guidance, show up consistently, and are committed to long-term results.

We are building careers, not side hustles.

The Gym Venice is a private personal training facility specializing in strength training for adults over 40. Our mission is to help people build and preserve strength, mobility, and independence as they age. We believe everyone deserves expert coaching, whether they've trained their entire life or are stepping into a gym for the very first time.