A Personal Trainer or Fitness Instructor develops customized exercise and fitness programs for clients. Reviews health and fitness goals, teaches correct and safe exercise technique, monitors progress and provides encouragement for clients. Leads fitness and exercise classes at a community center, club or pool. Teaches aerobics, water, strength building or other exercises and maintains equipment.
Medical Exercise Specialist / Personal Trainer Full-Time Career Opportunity | Starting Salary $63,000 Fredericksburg Fitness Studio | Fredericksburg, VA Build a Career. Not Just Another Personal Training Job. Most personal trainers spend years chasing clients, working split shifts, and wondering if they'll ever build a sustainable career. At Fredericksburg Fitness Studio, we've built something different. We're looking for an exceptional coach who is excited to grow with us. This isn't an entry-level gym position. It's an opportunity to build a long-term career within one of the area's premier concierge wellness practices while helping people move better, become stronger, recover from injury, and maintain their independence throughout life. As Fredericksburg Fitness Studio continues to grow, we're looking for someone who wants to grow alongside us—someone excited to build meaningful relationships with clients while becoming an expert in medical exercise and corrective movement. Who We Are Fredericksburg Fitness Studio is a boutique, concierge-level wellness practice providing fully private, one-on-one coaching in a calm, collaborative environment. Our clients don't come to us for workouts. They come because they want expert guidance.
Many are:
Recovering from orthopedic surgery Transitioning from physical therapy Managing chronic pain Improving balance and mobility Preventing falls Remaining active and independent as they age Our interdisciplinary team includes: Medical Exercise Specialists Personal Trainers Pilates Instructors Registered Dietitian Nutritionists Massage Therapists Assisted Stretch Specialists Together, we create individualized plans that improve strength, mobility, confidence, and quality of life. Your Career Path You'll join our team as a Medical Exercise Specialist / Personal Trainer with a clear pathway for continued professional growth. Within your first 6 months of employment, you'll complete the Medical Exercise Specialist Certification . We believe in investing in our team, and upon successful completion, Fredericksburg Fitness Studio will reimburse the full $1,595 certification cost . This advanced certification equips you to confidently work with orthopedic, post-rehabilitation, and active aging populations while continuing to expand your clinical knowledge and coaching skills. As your client schedule grows and you become fully booked, there is potential to earn up to $90,000 annually as a Medical Exercise Specialist. What You'll Do You'll work one-on-one with clients to help them move better, become stronger, reduce pain, improve confidence, and achieve lasting health outcomes through individualized exercise programming.
Responsibilities include:
Designing individualized strength and conditioning programs Coaching active aging and orthopedic populations Helping clients transition safely from rehabilitation into lifelong fitness Improving strength, balance, flexibility, mobility, and functional movement Modifying exercise based on assessment findings and client needs Building meaningful, long-term relationships with clients Collaborating with our interdisciplinary healthcare team Documenting client progress and celebrating milestones Schedule Monday-Friday Approximately 7:00 AM-4:00 PM Approximately 45 hours per week Full-time salaried position What Makes FFS Different ✔ Starting salary of $63,000 ✔ Career pathway to $90,000+ annually ✔ Established client base—we provide the clients ✔ Clear career pathway with opportunities for professional and financial growth ✔ No sales quotas ✔ No prospecting ✔ No floor hours ✔ Fully private one-on-one coaching ✔ Collaborative interdisciplinary healthcare team ✔ Paid Medical Exercise Specialist Certification ( $1,595 reimbursement ) ✔ Paid continuing education ✔ 3%
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Match ✔ Paid Time Off ✔ Professional mentorship ✔ Beautiful concierge-level facility ✔ Long-term career advancement Who Thrives Here Our best coaches aren't simply great trainers. They're relationship builders.
They:
Love helping people improve their quality of life Value education and continual learning Are humble and highly coachable Communicate with professionalism and compassion Enjoy collaborating with other healthcare professionals Want to build a long-term career—not simply another training position Qualifications Required Nationally accredited Personal Training certification (NASM, ACSM, NSCA, ACE, or equivalent) CPR/AED Certification Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Passion for helping others Preferred Experience with active aging Corrective exercise Orthopedic populations Medical fitness Pilates or rehabilitation experience 5 years of experience Character Matters More Than Your Resume We can teach our assessment process. We can teach our systems. We can teach our philosophy. We can mentor you into becoming an exceptional Medical Exercise Specialist.
What we cannot teach is:
Compassion Professionalism Curiosity Coachability Integrity A genuine desire to change someone's life Those qualities matter far more to us than years of experience. Why This Role Matters The work we do isn't about six-pack abs. It's helping someone avoid surgery. It's helping someone regain confidence after an injury. It's helping grandparents continue playing with their grandchildren. It's helping someone stay independent in their own home. It's helping people continue living the life they love. That's the impact you'll make every day. To Apply Please submit your resume along with a brief introduction telling us about yourself and why this opportunity resonates with you. We intentionally hire slowly because our clients deserve exceptional care. If you're passionate about building meaningful relationships, collaborating with a team that genuinely cares, and making a lasting difference in people's lives, we'd love to hear your story.
