Certified Personal Trainer

As a Personal Trainer with DMV PT you will: Deliver high-quality, individualized in-person 1-on-1 training sessions at our DMV Iron Gym locations. Optionally offer online coaching programs to expand your reach and service scope. Work with a broad variety of clients: beginners, seasoned athletes, contest-prep clients, military/law-enforcement prep, general health & wellness. Develop and implement training plans tailored to each client's goals, fitness level, and lifestyle. Provide nutritional guidance (within scope of certification), accountability, and sustainable habit coaching. Maintain a professional presence within the gym environment, uphold facility standards, and collaborate with the DMV PT coaching team. Qualifications & Skills Certified Personal Trainer (e.g., NASM, ISSA, NSCA, ACE or equivalent). Minimum 2 + years of coaching experience preferred (especially in private training or athletic/sport performance settings). Strong knowledge of exercise science, program design, nutrition fundamentals, movement mechanics. Comfortable with working across a wide spectrum of clients (beginners → advanced competitors).

Excellent interpersonal skills:

able to motivate clients, maintain accountability, build trust. Ability to adapt training style to meet unique client needs (injury history, special populations, sport‐specific). High level of professionalism, reliability, and self-motivation (contractor model).

If offering online coaching:

experience or willingness to utilize online platforms/tools, excellent self-management and remote communication skills. CPR/AED certification required; additional certifications (strength & conditioning, corrective exercise, nutrition coaching) a plus.

Key Responsibilities Conduct client assessments:

fitness history, goals, movement screening, baseline measurements. Design personalized training programs (strength, hypertrophy, conditioning, sport-specific, corrective/habilitative) and adjust as client progresses. Lead safe and effective in-session coaching: demonstrating exercises, correcting form, motivating clients, tracking progress.

Offer optional online coaching:

program delivery, check-ins, progress tracking, virtual support. Maintain client records (progress notes, training logs, communication). Contribute to the DMV PT brand: attend team meetings or training, promote services locally (with support), help maintain a positive gym culture. Ensure compliance with all gym policies and maintain a clean, safe training environment.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$40.00 - $65.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule

Work Location:

In person