Strength Training Coach | Small-Group Women's Fitness SHIFT Yoga & Strength | Fulton, Maryland Come coach somewhere that feels different. SHIFT Yoga & Strength is a community-centered boutique fitness studio in Fulton, Maryland, and we're looking for a passionate, knowledgeable, and personable Female Strength Training Coach to join our growing team. At SHIFT, we believe strength training should be empowering, approachable, and accessible to women at every stage of life. Our small-group strength classes are designed to help women build muscle, improve bone health, move with confidence, and discover just how capable their bodies really are. But what makes SHIFT special goes beyond the workout. We've built a community where women feel seen, supported, and genuinely connected, and we're looking for a coach who values those relationships just as much as the training itself. About the Role You'll lead small-group, full-body strength training classes with an emphasis on proper technique, progressive overload, functional movement, and individualized coaching. Our members range from women who are picking up weights for the very first time to experienced lifters looking to continue building strength as they age. Many are navigating their 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond, so an understanding of strength training through midlife, menopause, and healthy aging is especially valuable. This is not a bootcamp-style environment where the goal is simply to make people sweat. We believe in thoughtful programming, quality movement, meaningful progress, and helping every woman leave class feeling stronger and more confident than when she arrived. What You'll Do Lead engaging, safe, and effective small-group strength training classes. Coach proper lifting technique and provide individualized feedback. Offer appropriate exercise modifications and progressions for different fitness levels. Help members understand progressive overload and build confidence with resistance training. Create a welcoming, encouraging environment where beginners and experienced lifters feel equally supported. Build authentic relationships with members and contribute to SHIFT's strong sense of community. Collaborate with our team to maintain a consistent, high-quality coaching experience. Who We're Looking For We're looking for someone who brings both technical knowledge and genuine warmth to the coaching floor. If you see fitness as a tool to live a long, vibrtant an emapowered life and are passionate about the over all health benefits fitness offers, you will thrive here.

Our ideal candidate:

Has a background in personal training, strength coaching, exercise science, or group fitness. Understands resistance training fundamentals, movement mechanics, and safe exercise progression. Is confident coaching multiple participants while still providing personal attention. Enjoys working with women across a wide range of ages, abilities, and fitness experiences. Has an encouraging, approachable coaching style rather than an intimidating or overly aggressive approach. Is dependable, professional, collaborative, and excited to be part of a close-knit studio community. Is curious, eager to learn, and passionate about helping people become stronger. Certifications & Experience A nationally recognized personal training certification, such as NASM, ACE, ACSM, or NSCA, is preferred. A degree in exercise science, kinesiology, or a related field is also valued. We recognize that great coaches come from different backgrounds. Relevant experience, a strong understanding of strength training, and the ability to connect with people are equally important to us. Experience coaching women in midlife or older adulthood is a plus, but not required. We value coaches who are excited to grow their knowledge in this area. Why SHIFT? We're not a big-box gym, and we're not interested in treating our members like numbers. SHIFT is a place where coaches get to know the people in front of them, celebrate their progress, and become part of a community that genuinely cares about one another. You'll be joining a studio that values evidence-informed training, thoughtful coaching, inclusion, collaboration, and the belief that fitness should enhance people's lives, not consume them. If you're the kind of coach who gets just as excited watching someone confidently perform their first squat as you do watching someone hit a new personal best, you'll probably feel right at home here.

Position Details Location:

SHIFT Yoga & Strength — Fulton, Maryland (Howard County)

Position:

Part-time, in-person small-group strength training coach

Schedule:

Available class times Tuesday 7am, Tuesday 8:15am, Friday 10:15am

Compensation:

Starting rate $40 per class Interested in Joining Us? We'd love to hear from you! Please submit your resume along with a brief introduction sharing your coaching background and what excites you about working with women in a small-group strength training environment. Come help us build strength, confidence, and community — one class at a time.