Personal Trainer/Health Fitness Professional (Base Pay + Commission)
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Make an impact-without giving up your weekends. ๐ชโจ HealthFitness is hiring a Personal Trainer/Health Fitness Professional (base pay + commission) at a corporate fitness site in downtown Washington, D.C. -just 2 to 3 blocks from multiple Metro stops ๐. This employee-only facility (not open to the general public) offers a professional, focused environment. This role is well-suited for someone who enjoys a variety of responsibilities, including leading group fitness classes, delivering personal training sessions, designing programs that support sustainable behavior change, and providing administrative and operational support. Why this role stands out: No sales pressure: No quotas or aggressive sales expectations โ Earn more with commission: Opportunity to earn an additional $3,000-$10,000 annually on top of hourly pay, through personal training (performance-based; not guaranteed) ๐ฐ Predictable schedule: 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday (no weekends), with a mix of opening, mid, and closing shifts between 5:50 a.m.-9:00 p.m. ๐ Easy commute: Conveniently located within 2-3 blocks of multiple Metro stops ๐ Strong benefits + perks: Full benefits package, free CEUs , paid time off, volunteer PTO, and complimentary gym membership ๐๐๏ธ If you're passionate about helping others build sustainable fitness habits-and want a role that offers both stability and variety-this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Coordinates, implements, and/or delivers health and fitness programs and services, promotions and outreach activities. Responsible for providing outstanding service to members & program participants to maximize participation, outcomes and customer satisfaction. Key Accountabilities: Supervises facility; interacts with participants and monitors equipment and participant safety. Provides individual and group exercise instruction; educates participants on proper techniques to maximize exercise safety and effectiveness. Coordinates and leads a variety of HealthFitness and program-specific health improvement programs & promotions. Conducts fitness testing and assessments and advises participants of results; designs individualized programs to meet the participant's interests, abilities and goals. Researches health & fitness educational topics and identifies appropriate participant educational materials; conducts health education seminars/presentations. Participates in membership drives to acquire new participants; enrolls new participants and conducts facility, program and equipment orientations. Promotes program offerings and conducts outreach activities to increase participation and re-engage inactive participants. Creates and maintains bulletin boards, newsletters and other marketing & communication materials. Coordinates internship program; oversees the recruitment, training, supervision and evaluation of student interns. Other duties as needed/assigned. Minimum Requirements: Associate's degree in a related field (Kinesiology, Exercise Science, etc.) OR 2+ years' fitness and wellness industry experience, along with fitness industry certification(s) from a HealthFitness approved provider. OSHA compliant Adult CPR/AED from American Red Cross, American Heart Association, National Safety Council, or American Safety & Health Institute. (Note: Must be 100% in-person or blended course). NCCA Accredited Personal Trainer certification from an Industry recognized and HealthFitness approved agency. Industry recognized Group Exercise Instructor certification from ACE, AFAA/NASM, ACSM, NCCPT or NETA required within 60-90 days of hire. Strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills including the ability to motivate others. Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including at minimum Word, Excel and Outlook. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team with enthusiasm, initiative and creativity. The compensation range for this role is $20-$22/hour. Additional commission opportunities for someone with an industry recognized and HealthFitness approved Personal Trainer certification. The final wage offer will be determined based on factors such as location, qualifications, experience, skill set, and other relevant factors. We understand that compensation is an important factor when consi